{"id":341794,"date":"2024-06-01T14:00:45","date_gmt":"2024-06-01T18:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/blog-api\/?p=341794"},"modified":"2024-06-01T14:00:45","modified_gmt":"2024-06-01T18:00:45","slug":"feasting-alfresco-4-stylish-homes-with-outdoor-dining-areas-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/feasting-alfresco-4-stylish-homes-with-outdoor-dining-areas-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Feasting Alfresco: 4 Stylish Homes with Outdoor Dining Areas"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nThe assertion that \u201ceverything tastes better outdoors\u201d certainly holds true at these four distinctive homes with alfresco dining spaces. Every meal is accompanied by views of verdant grounds, grandfather trees, colorful flora, and other idyllic sights.<\/p>\n

Sophisticated Montecito Estate<\/h2>\n

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

This chic 2,643-square-foot residenc<\/a>e in desirable Montecito was designed by the esteemed James Edward Morris. Its well-considered floor plan is ideal for effortless day-to-day living and entertaining indoors and out, with living, dining, and family rooms; a well-outfitted cook\u2019s kitchen; and two peaceful bedrooms opening to magnificent gardens and terraces. Meals alfresco are accompanied by a soundtrack from a tranquil fountain and enveloped by a mesmerizing array of colorful plantings, mature trees, and meandering pathways.<\/p>\n

Pastoral Sonoma Valley Gem<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>Gina Clyde<\/a>\u00a0| Sotheby’s International Realty \u2013 Sonoma Brokerage<\/a><\/i><\/i><\/p>\n

Contemporary and wine country styles unite in this 11.05-acre Sonoma estate<\/a>, which features an updated two-bedroom 1940s farmhouse and a three-bedroom Craftsman-style main residence constructed in 2018. Surrounded by flourishing trees, flowering plants, an orchard, an olive grove, and raised garden beds are numerous spaces for lounging, entertaining, and dining outdoors\u2014including a covered patio, a deck with an open-air kitchen, and a breezy pergola beside the sun-washed swimming pool. Visitors can enjoy meals and free hours alfresco on the guesthouse\u2019s own deck.<\/p>\n

Hamptons Hideaway<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>Beate V. Moore<\/a>\u00a0<\/i> | Sotheby’s International Realty \u2013 Bridgehampton Brokerage<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n

A rustic elegance pervades this four-bedroom, 2,588-square-foot Hamptons hideaway<\/a>\u2014a former barn carefully converted to a warm, welcoming home with lofty ceilings, rugged exposed beams, paneled walls and doors, a fireplace, and wide-plank hardwood floors. Just outside are swaths of remarkably green lawn, a heated gunite swimming pool and limestone terrace surrounded by a variety of vibrant trees, and a spacious wood porch draped in mature wisteria vines, making it ideal for serene outdoor living and dining.<\/p>\n

Brook Hollow Farm<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>Fran Ehrlich<\/i><\/a>\u00a0| Sotheby’s International Realty \u2013 Greenwich Brokerage<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n

These 47.85 acres in Westchester County are home to a stately seven-bedroom 1920s manor<\/a>, a three-bedroom guest cottage, an entertaining pavilion with a \u201cdisappearing\u201d NanaWall opening to a wisteria-draped arbor, a former barn that now serves as an impressive gym and wellness center, a four-car garage crowned by three one-bedroom apartments, a charming \u201cwriter\u2019s cottage,\u201d a pool, and a tennis court. Lauded landscape designer Miranda Brooks has manifested expanses of glorious gardens here, creating an impeccable setting for festive alfresco feasts and f\u00eates.<\/p>\n

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The assertion that \u201ceverything tastes better outdoors\u201d certainly holds true at these four distinctive homes with alfresco dining spaces. Every meal is accompanied by views of verdant grounds, grandfather trees, colorful flora, and other idyllic sights. Sophisticated Montecito Estate Barbara Koutnik\u00a0| Sotheby’s International Realty\u00a0\u2013 Montecito \u2013 Coast Village Road Brokerage This chic 2,643-square-foot residence in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":64295786,"featured_media":341799,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1399],"tags":[1423,1472],"class_list":["post-341794","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-and-design","tag-california","tag-new-york"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_likes_enabled":false,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pf4gbL-1qUO","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":344026,"url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/how-to-design-the-perfect-outdoor-kitchen\/","url_meta":{"origin":341794,"position":0},"title":"How To Design the Perfect Outdoor Kitchen","author":"Kate Marburger","date":"June 2, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Warm weather and long summer evenings are an opportunity to embrace alfresco living with an open-air cooking and dining space, writes Mandi Keighran Napa Valley, California | Sotheby\u2019s International Realty - St. Helena Brokerage With a growing emphasis on indoor-outdoor living, the garden kitchen has moved beyond a simple grill\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":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/header.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/header.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/header.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/header.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/header.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/header.jpg?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]},{"id":341642,"url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/the-great-outdoors-4-homes-ideal-for-indoor-outdoor-living\/","url_meta":{"origin":341794,"position":1},"title":"The Great Outdoors: 4 Homes Ideal for Indoor-Outdoor Living","author":"SIR Admin","date":"May 11, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"In legendary locales from Easthampton to Southern California, these estates were designed to take advantage of summer\u2019s long, lovely days and nights, effortlessly blending indoor comforts and conveniences with easy access to enchanting outdoor spaces. 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