The new owner will be entering an area where Ariana Grande and Oprah Winfrey also reside

A striking £20million residence at 1850 Jelinda in Montecito has just found a new owner, marking another high-profile transaction in California’s most exclusive celebrity community, featuring the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

The property, previously belonging to The Fixer star Marcus Lemonis, spans an impressive 8,847 square feet and features five bedrooms alongside eight bathrooms.

 

According to toptenrealestatedeals.com, the estate is “designed for both relaxed family living and grand-scale entertaining” and represents “a home with soul: intentional in design, refined in detail, and deeply connected to its surroundings”.

The sale places a new neighbour within proximity of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, whose own £23m mansion has helped establish Montecito as a magnet for high-profile residents seeking privacy and spectacular vistas.

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The £20million residence has been taken off the market near to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s home

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The grounds present an array of outdoor amenities, including multiple fireplaces and fire pits, a tennis court, and a swimming pool, all set against breathtaking views.

Aerial perspectives reveal the sheer scale of the building whilst showcasing its extensive leisure facilities.

Privacy remains a paramount consideration for buyers in this ultra-luxury market, and the property delivers with abundant tree coverage ensuring secluded boundaries.

This emphasis on discretion proves particularly attractive to house hunters in the area, many of whom actively seek properties that offer a degree of separation from the outside world.

The combination of seclusion and spectacular amenities has made such estates highly sought after among those wishing to remain somewhat off the radar.

Inside, the open-plan kitchen proves nothing short of spectacular, featuring dual islands and bi-fold doors that open onto the immaculate grounds.

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The mansion features vast gardens and a pool

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This cooking space also incorporates a generous dining table and living area, creating an ideal environment for entertaining.

The twin island configuration mirrors found in Harry and Meghan’s own kitchen-diner, a feature increasingly becoming standard in multimillion-pound properties.

Bedrooms throughout the residence benefit from floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing occupants to wake to stunning views each morning, whilst the design maintains a modern, understated aesthetic with a neutral colour palette.

The double-height living room epitomises luxury, with expansive windows maximising the surrounding scenery and light, airy décor drawing inspiration from the coastal setting to create an upmarket beach house atmosphere.

The new owner will join an illustrious roster of residents that already includes Oprah Winfrey and Ariana Grande among Harry and Meghan’s neighbours.

The Sussexes’ own property, officially named The Chateau of Riven Rock, sits on 7.4 acres and boasts an over-water spa room, wine cellar, outdoor pool and games room.

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The property offers expansive windows maximising the surrounding scenery and light

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The couple have offered glimpses of their sanctuary through their Netflix docuseries and Meghan’s social media posts, revealing features such as a bedroom balcony, shared home office and fruit trees.

Their property purchase has also proved financially astute, with the estate’s value reportedly doubling since they acquired it in 2020 for £10.87million, now estimated at £23million, according to Zillow.