{"id":341338,"date":"2024-04-13T14:00:36","date_gmt":"2024-04-13T18:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/blog-api\/?p=341338"},"modified":"2024-04-13T14:00:36","modified_gmt":"2024-04-13T18:00:36","slug":"green-with-envy-4-homes-with-lush-landscaping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/green-with-envy-4-homes-with-lush-landscaping\/","title":{"rendered":"Green with Envy: 4 Homes with Lush Landscaping"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nFrom a 1920s villa in Santa Barbara to one of the largest private landholdings in Greenwich, these homes are surrounded by lush landscapes that extend their interior opulence to the outdoors.<\/p>\n

Mediterranean-Style Sanctuary<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>Joe McCorkell\u00a0<\/a>| Sotheby’s International Realty\u00a0\u2013 Montecito Coast Village Road Brokerage<\/a><\/i><\/i><\/p>\n

Blending 1920s elegance with contemporary comforts and conveniences, this Mediterranean-inspired home atop a gentle knoll in Santa Barbara offers lovely living and entertaining spaces, a cook\u2019s kitchen, six restful bedrooms, four stylish baths, a deck, a balcony, and a freestanding garage. Nearly every room enjoys a view of mountains, the ocean, and neighboring rooftops. The picturesque grounds comprise impressively lush gardens of tropical foliage and a swath of green backyard grass ringed with mature privacy hedges.<\/p>\n

Old World\u2013Inspired Ch\u00e2teau in Houston<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>Rachel Solar<\/a>\u00a0<\/i> | Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n

This 15,033-square-foot manor adjoining one of the River Oaks Country Club\u2019s emerald golf courses dazzles with its refined living and dining spaces and luxurious bedrooms and baths. Other highlights include a gym with a wet bar and built-in speakers, an office, game and garden rooms, a Savant smart home system, and a generator. The majestic 1.5-acre grounds boast a koi pond, two vine-draped pergolas, and a pool and enveloped\u00a0crape myrtles, weeping willows, oaks, and magnolias.<\/p>\n

Connecticut\u2019s Creamer Hill Farm<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>Leslie McElwreath<\/a>, Joseph Barbieri<\/a>\u00a0| Sotheby’s International Realty\u00a0\u2013 Greenwich Brokerage<\/a><\/i><\/i><\/p>\n

This estate is one of the largest private landholdings in Greenwich. Two discreet gated drives lead to an extraordinary 14,296-square-foot residence, which is filled with light and shares its 81.45-acre wooded expanse with a bright modern three-bedroom guest cottage, a baseball field, a tennis court, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a hot tub, and a workshop or barn. Oversized windows and decks provide panoramic views that stretch out toward the enveloping trees, ponds, streams, and the Byram River.<\/p>\n

Montecito Gem<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>Mark MacGillvray<\/a> | Sotheby’s International Realty \u2013 Montecito \u2013 Coast Village Road Brokerage<\/a><\/i>\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

Impeccably renovated, this idyllic villa on one of Montecito\u2019s most prestigious streets marries Mediterranean and modern styles and features three bedrooms and baths, an office, living and dining areas, a well-outfitted kitchen, wine storage, and a two-car garage. The distinctive natural setting recalls the Mediterranean countryside, and a dense ring of mature trees creates an oasis of privacy for the emerald yard and a sun-washed resort-like terrace with a fireplace, vine-draped pergolas, and a pool and spa.<\/p>\n

Discover luxury homes for sale and rent around the world on sothebysrealty.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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From a 1920s villa in Santa Barbara to one of the largest private landholdings in Greenwich, these homes are surrounded by lush landscapes that extend their interior opulence to the outdoors. Mediterranean-Style Sanctuary Joe McCorkell\u00a0| Sotheby’s International Realty\u00a0\u2013 Montecito Coast Village Road Brokerage Blending 1920s elegance with contemporary comforts and conveniences, this Mediterranean-inspired home atop […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":64295786,"featured_media":341343,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_first_post":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1399],"tags":[1423,1428,1498],"class_list":["post-341338","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-and-design","tag-california","tag-connecticut","tag-texas"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_likes_enabled":false,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pf4gbL-1qNs","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":346890,"url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/inspirational-indoor-outdoor-living-for-the-changing-season\/","url_meta":{"origin":341338,"position":0},"title":"Inspirational Indoor-Outdoor Living for the Changing Season","author":"Natalie Davis","date":"May 21, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Seamless design and lush landscaping create spaces that feel inviting long before the full heat sets in, writes Elizabeth Fazzare Pacific Palisades, California | Sotheby\u2019s International Realty - Brentwood Brokerage Though summer is typically considered the time for peak outdoor living, a well-designed home can not only extend the season\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Home and Design"","block_context":{"text":"Home and Design","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/category\/home-and-design\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"ornate pergola surrounded by flowers in Montenegro","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SIR_Inside-Outside_MontenegroA1.jpeg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SIR_Inside-Outside_MontenegroA1.jpeg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SIR_Inside-Outside_MontenegroA1.jpeg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SIR_Inside-Outside_MontenegroA1.jpeg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SIR_Inside-Outside_MontenegroA1.jpeg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SIR_Inside-Outside_MontenegroA1.jpeg?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]},{"id":341824,"url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/new-and-notable-homes-for-sale-over-10million-june-2024\/","url_meta":{"origin":341338,"position":1},"title":"New and Notable Homes For Sale Over $10Million: June 2024","author":"SIR Admin","date":"June 3, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"From a magnificent estate in Warrenton, Virginia, to a contemporary waterfront villa in Alassio, Italy, these are this month\u2019s five featured notable properties for sale over US$10 Million. 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