California’s second most expensive home is a cliffside estate named “Sanctuary at Loon Point” owned by the hedge-fund manager and school chairman of Julliard, Bruce Kovner. This estate is now on the market priced at $160 million.
The property’s 22-acre land has two distinct estates, Ocean View and Bellevue which are connected by a private and gated road. Measured at a total of 14,189 square feet, the two Mediterranean-style mansions have ten bedrooms, twenty-one bathrooms, terracotta tile roofs, high ceilings with exposed beams, hardwood floors, stone archways and marble accents.
The houses also boast of floor-to-ceiling windows, huge kitchens, grand libraries, and fireplaces. Aside from cliffside views, the grounds also have oversized pools, landscaped courtyards, marble statues, rose gardens, terraces, palm trees, a natural pond, and a path that leads to the beach below.
The listing of Bruce Kovner’s California estate, “Sanctuary at Loon Point” is held by Mauricio Umansky and Eric Haskell of The Agency.
This is the front view of the Bellevue mansion inside the property with a graveled driveway and lush landscaping of manicured shrubs and trees to match the house exteriors. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This is a view of the Bellevue mansion living room with beige cushioned sofa and arm chairs surrounding a large wood-top coffee table belong a circular chandelier. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This is a view of the Ocean View Mansion living room with a red sofa, two beige arm chairs and two wooden chairs surrounding a large wooden coffee table and a view of the dining area. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. 
The Ocean View mansion kitchen has a rustic vibe to its natural wood cabinetry and large wooden kitchen island that pairs well with the natural exposed beams of the tall cathedral ceiling. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. The primary bedroom of the Bellevue Mansion has beige walls, beige arched ceiling and neutral tones to its bed and arm chairs brightened by the large windows. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. 
The guest bedroom of the Ocean View mansion has a large bed topped with a cathedral ceiling that has natural wooden beams and a large opening that mixes the interior with the exterior. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. 
This is a view of the library with a grand piano, built-in multiple bookshelves, wood paneling and a tall ceiling with large natural beams and a chandelier. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This is the far edge of the library showcasing the lounge area by the large fireplace and a large glass door on the far side with a view of the ocean and the grass lawn. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. 
This is the upper level landing with wrought-iron railings that match the windows, doors and the hanging lantern lighting in the middle of the indoor balcony. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. 
This is a hallway at the Ocean View mansion that has textured stone on its mosaic walls and brick flooring to match the natural wooden beams of the ceiling. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This is the outdoor covered dining area with a large rectangular wooden dining table surrounded by woven wicker chairs and topped with a wooden ceiling. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This is the terrace just outside the bedroom glass doors with a woven wicker sofa set paired with an umbrella and a view of the lush landscape along with the ocean. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. 
This is the outdoor patio of the house with a sofa set made of wrought iron and cushions to pair with the beige wood-top coffee table across from the outdoor fireplace. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This is the large pool of the Bellevue Mansion with lush landscaping of trees, shrubs and concrete walkways along with a large cabana that has arches and pillars. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. 
This is the concrete walkway that leads from the back of the house to the pool area adorned by the rose garden on both sides of the path along with shrubs and trees. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This is the large pool area of the Ocean View mansion that has concrete statues, mosaic stone walkways, large grass lawns and shrubs along with tropical trees. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This is the terrace of the Ocean View mansion that has a terracotta brick flooring, mosaic stone walls and iron railings to match the outdoor sofas and side tables. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This is a full view of the side of the mansion showcasing large grass lawns that complement the beige earthy exterior walls of the house with glass walls. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This is a bluff terrace that has sand flooring and a view of the ocean beyond the cliff side enjoyed with wooden lounge chairs and umbrellas. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This is the bluff path that leads from the cliff side of the house to the beach below lined with thick shrubs and trees on either side with a view of the ocean below. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This is a look at the common road that connects the two mansions of the property with graveled driveways lined by mature trees and thick flowering shrubs. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This is a view of the natural pond in the property with a look at the large grass lawn on its side perfect for golfing. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This is the other side of the pond showcasing more of the proximity to to the houses on the far side and the large trees of the landscaping. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. 
This is an aerial view of the Ocean View mansion front exterior showcasing fountains, landscaping, terracotta tile roofs and warm lighting. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This is an aerial view of the Bellevue pool area showcasing more of the cabana, the lush landscaping of grass, shrubs and trees along with the large pool. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This is an aerial view of the Bellevue mansion’s back exterior with a look at the large glass walls and windows of the house that glow warmly from the interior lights. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This is an aerial view of the back of the Ocean View mansion showcasing more of its earthy textured tones on the walkways, roofs and structures complemented by the landscaping. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This is an aerial view of the Ocean Mansion cliff side showcasing the large grass lawn that separates it from the cliff along with the landscaping of trees. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. 
This aerial view of the property showcases more of the large natural pond, the private driveways within the property and the lush landscaping of manicured shrubs and trees. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This is an aerial view of the edge of the cliff side property showcasing the bluff top fitted with lounge areas to better enjoy the view of the ocean. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. This is an aerial view of the whole property showcasing the vast land, the two estates within the property and the large mountains in the background. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
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California boasts one of the United States’ most expensive real estate markets, led by the city of San Francisco with the nation’s highest median home price of $1.5 million. San Jose, Oakland, and Los Angeles also rank in the top ten by the same measure. California’s current priciest home, however, isn’t in one of those urban centers.
Currently owned by hedge-fund manager and Julliard school-chairman Bruce Kovner, the cliffside estate is known as “Sanctuary at Loon Point” overlooks the central California coast from the beach town of Carpinteria. If the property gets its $160 million asking prices, it will be the second most expensive home ever sold in the state, behind only Jeff Bezos’ purchase of the Warner Estate for $165 million, and the third most expensive in the nation, topped by the $238 million sales of a massive Manhattan apartment overlooking Central Park.
The property’s 2,129 feet of coastline bluff and 22 acres of lush landscaping are divided into five parcels featuring two distinct estates, Ocean View and Bellevue, connected by a private, gated road. The homes have been carefully positioned to take advantage of the natural contours of the landscape and maximize the ocean views. Both homes feature stunning Mediterranean-style mansions crafted from the finest materials from around the world.
Terra-cotta tile roofs, high ceilings with exposed natural beams, hardwood floors, stone archways, and marble accents impart an atmosphere of rustic grandeur. Open floor plans and floor-to-ceiling windows take advantage of the natural light.
Huge kitchens, grand libraries, fireplaces with intricate mantles, oversized pools, beautifully designed courtyards with marble statues, lovely rose gardens, and ocean-view terraces with palm trees provide space for entertaining guests or enjoying the private serenity afforded by the home’s unique location. Between the two residences, the property offers ten bedrooms, twenty-one bathrooms, and 14,189 square feet of interior space.
A large natural pond on the grounds attracts ducks, herons, and other local fauna. The scenic Barranca Path winds down the cliff to the beach below, where coastal birds can be observed. Located on the migration route of the California Grey Whale and home to both sea lions and harbor seals, the property’s combination of beach and bluff offers a unique opportunity for wildlife lovers. The area is well known for its spectacular sunsets.
Carpinteria, located in southeastern Santa Barbara County and about eighty miles from Los Angeles, calls itself the “world’s safest beach.” In addition to calm waves and sandy shores, the idyllic community is home to the world’s largest Torrey pine tree, the University of California’s Carpinteria Salt Marsh Reserve, the Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary, and the Santa Barbara Polo Club.
Beautiful and secluded, the small city has long been a draw for Hollywood types looking to escape from the stress of LA’s busy metropolis. Celebrities with beach homes in the area include George Lucas, Kevin Costner, Ellen Degeneres, Robert Zemeckis, and Ashton Kutcher.
The listing is held by Mauricio Umansky and Eric Haskell of The Agency.
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