Month: January 2021

Matt Damon is switching coasts. A few years after shelling out $16.7 million for a New York penthouse, the Oscar-winning actor just listed his Pacific Palisades retreat for $21 million.

The “Ford v Ferrari” star has owned the home for nearly a decade. Records show he paid $15 million for the half-acre estate in 2012 and spruced up the place during his stay.

Designed by Los Angeles architect Grant Kirkpatrick, the architectural residence covers more than 13,500 square feet and reflects the coastal setting with a lively mix of warm wood, natural stone and Asahi glass.

The atrium serves as the centerpiece, a voluminous, light-filled space set under a 35-foot mahogany vaulted ceiling. There’s also a living room with a fireplace, an indoor-outdoor dining room and a center-island kitchen done in mahogany and bluestone.

The three-story floor plan has plenty of room for amenities including a game room, bar, office,

Every year, Santa Barbara lures Angelenos up the coast with the promise of quiet neighborhoods, sprawling properties and sweeping ocean views. This Midcentury spread perched on an acre in the hills of the Riviera offers all three. Built in the 1960s, the scenic estate includes a post-and-beam main house and guesthouse surrounded by outdoor features including a swimming pool, putting green and fire pit.

The details

Location: 1191 Las Alturas Road, Santa Barbara, 93103

Asking price: $5.995 million

Year built: 1965

Living area: 4,974 square feet with four bedrooms and six bathrooms on a 1.1-acre lot

Features: Motor court; landscaped entry; single-story floor plan; wood ceilings and floors; vibrant tile backsplashes; primary suite with double-height closet; sauna; wine cellar; guesthouse with wet bar; covered dining patio; wood deck with ocean views

About the area: In the 93103 ZIP Code, based on 11 sales, the median price for single-family homes in