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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’s a contemporary terrace with dramatic mountain views or a Mediterranean-inspired poolside patio.
Contemporary Wine Country Oasis
With a bright, inviting floor plan and abundant windows that admit natural light and stunning views, this sophisticated 6,400-square-foot modernist home 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—including a central sitting area with a rugged fire pit—a bocce court, and a 5,000-square-foot entertaining area with an outdoor kitchen, a hot tub, and an additional fire pit.
Secluded Mountain-View Aerie
Enjoying a sweeping mountain view from its lush, secluded 2.77-acre setting, this estate comprises a 2,880-square-foot main residence and a freestanding studio. The home’s interiors boast an open-plan great room with a chef’s kitchen, a media room or office, and a primary suite with a luxurious bath and a walk-in closet. Walls of glass “disappear” to create an enviable indoor-outdoor environment featuring a swimming pool, a spa, terraces for lounging and entertaining, and an enchanting fire pit.
Chic Modern Santa Fe Style
No detail was overlooked in the creation of this three-bedroom 4,208-square-foot contemporary home—which 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.
Montecito Gem
This idyllic villa on one of Montecito’s 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.
SOURCE: Sotheby’s