{"id":342044,"date":"2024-06-29T14:00:37","date_gmt":"2024-06-29T18:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/blog-api\/?p=342044"},"modified":"2024-06-29T14:00:37","modified_gmt":"2024-06-29T18:00:37","slug":"hall-of-flame-4-estates-with-outdoor-fireplaces-and-fire-pits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/hall-of-flame-4-estates-with-outdoor-fireplaces-and-fire-pits\/","title":{"rendered":"Hall of Flame: 4 Estates with Outdoor Fireplaces and Fire Pits"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nAn alfresco fireplace or fire pit helps create an exceptionally warm and welcoming ambience in any open-air space, whether it\u2019s a contemporary terrace with dramatic mountain views or a Mediterranean-inspired poolside patio.<\/p>\n

Contemporary Wine Country Oasis<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>Caroline Sebastiani<\/a>, Kristie Eddy<\/a>\u00a0| Sotheby’s International Realty \u2013 Sonoma Brokerage<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n

With a bright, inviting floor plan and abundant windows that admit natural light and stunning views, this sophisticated 6,400-square-foot modernist home<\/a> harmonizes peacefully with its surroundings and is ideal for festive entertaining. The 6.54-acre grounds offer a one-bedroom guesthouse, an alluring pool and spa, raised garden beds, multiple patio spaces\u2014including a central sitting area with a rugged fire pit\u2014a bocce court, and a 5,000-square-foot entertaining area with an outdoor kitchen, a hot tub, and an additional fire pit.<\/p>\n

Secluded Mountain-View Aerie<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>John Galich<\/a>\u00a0| Sotheby’s International Realty \u2013 Beverly Hills Brokerage<\/a><\/i><\/i><\/p>\n

Enjoying a sweeping mountain view from its lush, secluded 2.77-acre setting, this estate<\/a> comprises a 2,880-square-foot main residence and a freestanding studio. The home\u2019s interiors boast an open-plan great room with a chef\u2019s kitchen, a media room or office, and a primary suite with a luxurious bath and a walk-in closet. Walls of glass \u201cdisappear\u201d to create an enviable indoor-outdoor environment featuring a swimming pool, a spa, terraces for lounging and entertaining, and an enchanting fire pit.<\/p>\n

Chic Modern Santa Fe Style<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>Nancy Lehrer<\/i><\/a>\u00a0| Sotheby’s International Realty \u2013 Santa Fe Brokerage<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n

No detail was overlooked in the creation of this three-bedroom 4,208-square-foot contemporary home<\/a>\u2014which was designed by award-winning architects and combines organic elements with abundant modern comforts and conveniences. Ideally sited on 2.31 acres in the exclusive community of Las Campanas, just outside Santa Fe, it is accompanied by outdoor living and entertaining areas that include a hot tub, a sitting area with a fire pit, and two water features.<\/p>\n

Montecito Gem<\/h2>\n

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

This idyllic villa<\/a> on one of Montecito\u2019s most prestigious streets marries Old World 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 outdoor 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 pool and spa, vine-draped pergolas, and a warming fireplace and fire pit.<\/p>\n

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

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An alfresco fireplace or fire pit helps create an exceptionally warm and welcoming ambience in any open-air space, whether it\u2019s a contemporary terrace with dramatic mountain views or a Mediterranean-inspired poolside patio. Contemporary Wine Country Oasis Caroline Sebastiani, Kristie Eddy\u00a0| Sotheby’s International Realty \u2013 Sonoma Brokerage With a bright, inviting floor plan and abundant windows […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":64295786,"featured_media":342046,"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":[1423,1474],"class_list":["post-342044","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-and-design","tag-california","tag-newmexico"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_likes_enabled":false,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pf4gbL-1qYQ","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":341320,"url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/inside-a-chic-comfortable-hideaway-in-carmel\/","url_meta":{"origin":342044,"position":0},"title":"Inside a Chic, Comfortable Hideaway in Carmel","author":"SIR Admin","date":"April 9, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Internationally renowned and winner of numerous awards, the architectural firm of Studio Schicketanz approaches each project with an intent to \u201cweave together deeply philosophical approaches to landscape, architecture, and interior design.\u201d This Carmel residence, which the group crafted before its custom construction in 2016, seems to exemplify those aims, with\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\/static-sir-corp-blog-production.gtsstatic.net\/blog-api\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5-1024x683.jpg?resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static-sir-corp-blog-production.gtsstatic.net\/blog-api\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5-1024x683.jpg?resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static-sir-corp-blog-production.gtsstatic.net\/blog-api\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5-1024x683.jpg?resize=525%2C300 1.5x"},"classes":[]},{"id":345343,"url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/inside-a-luxurious-private-compound-in-bel-air\/","url_meta":{"origin":342044,"position":1},"title":"Inside a Luxurious Private Compound in Bel Air\u00a0","author":"Kate Marburger","date":"November 11, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Amid the leafy environs of one of Southern California\u2019s most celebrated and coveted communities, this peerless hilltop estate is a timeless place of peaceful personal repose and relaxation. 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