Adam Levine snatches up a historic Montecito compound for $22.7M

Adam Levine is the proud new owner of a sprawling compound in the coveted community of Montecito. 

The 41-year-old Maroon 5 crooner and his model wife Behati Prinsloo, snatched up the historic estate for $22.7M and the 9-bedroom 11-bathroom home sits on 5.2 acres. 

The pair’s jump from Beverly Hills to the seaside town puts them in the exclusive company of the likes of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres. 

New digs: Maroon 5’s Adam Levine purchases a historic Montecito estate for $22.7M that sits on 5.2 acres and boasts 9-bedrooms and 11-bathrooms

History: The compound was built in 1923 and boasts four different structures on the property

 History: The compound was built in 1923 and boasts four different structures on the property 

The estate was built in 1923 by famed architect George Washington Smith who originally designed the property for an attorney with early ties to the town by the name of John A Jameson. 

The compound boasts four different structures in total: the 12,000 sq ft main home, a two bedroom guesthouse, a detached five-car garage with staff quarters, and a ‘garden cottage’ with additional sleeping space.  

The main house’s design is a Mediterranean-inspired villa with rustic charm, including wood paneled ceilings and a farm-style chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances.  

Privacy: The compound is located up a long driveway with oak trees shading the estate

Privacy: The compound is located up a long driveway with oak trees shading the estate

Mediterranean villa: The main house on the property is 12,000 sq ft and includes a movie theatre and a wine cellar

Mediterranean villa: The main house on the property is 12,000 sq ft and includes a movie theatre and a wine cellar 

Rustic touches: The main house has rustic touches including wood paneled ceilings

Rustic touches: The main house has rustic touches including wood paneled ceilings 

Indoor outdoor living: The house has elegant charm and has an indoor-outdoor living style

Indoor outdoor living: The house has elegant charm and has an indoor-outdoor living style  

Chef's kitchen: The interior of the main house features warm wood accents

Chef’s kitchen: The interior of the main house features warm wood accents

The compound sits at the top of a long driveway that is shaded with oak trees, giving visitors a glimpse at the grounds’ manicured lawns.   

Levine’s house is cozy yet lavish and has an indoor-outdoor style of living, that is great for entertaining post-pandemic. 

The property also has a tennis court, a movie theatre, a wine cellar, a putting green and a luxurious pool. 

The master bedroom has views of the expansive grounds and the master bath has its own private terrace.   

Bathroom goals: The master bathroom has an outdoor terrace attached

Bathroom goals: The master bathroom has an outdoor terrace attached 

Luxury: The master has sweeping views of the whole property

Luxury: The master has sweeping views of the whole property

Entertaining: The house is perfect for hosting  lavish parties post-pandemic

Entertaining: The house is perfect for hosting  lavish parties post-pandemic

Natural light: The house has Palladian arch windows throughout

Natural light: The house has Palladian arch windows throughout 

Active lifestyle: Between the tennis court and putting green there are lots of ways to stay active

Active lifestyle: Between the tennis court and putting green there are lots of ways to stay active

Wine cellar: The stone walled wine cellar has original design features

Wine cellar: The stone walled wine cellar has original design features  

Pool days: The property is Mediterranean inspired and boasts a luxurious pool

Pool days: The property is Mediterranean inspired and boasts a luxurious pool

The living room features Palladian arch windows that mimic the property’s various outdoor arches. 

From the ceilings hang a varying array of chandeliers that add warmth to the space, and many of the rooms have fireplaces. 

The estate also features a man-made pond which adds a whimsical touch to the natural beauty of the property. 

The wine cellar has a Medieval feel with stone walls and a fortress style door perfect for grabbing a bottle of vintage reserve. 

Round of golf? One of the many novelties on the property, the backyard has an area with a putting green

Round of golf? One of the many novelties on the property, the backyard has an area with a putting green

Guest cottage: Among the compounds four properties is a garden style cottage with guest quarters

Guest cottage: Among the compounds four properties is a garden style cottage with guest quarters 

Sitting room: The warm interior spaces have cozy fireplaces throughout that extend into the guest spaces

Sitting room: The warm interior spaces have cozy fireplaces throughout that extend into the guest spaces 

Manicured lawns: The pool is separate from the rest of the property but accessible easily by way of manicured lawns

Manicured lawns: The pool is separate from the rest of the property but accessible easily by way of manicured lawns 

Guest kitchen: The guest kitchen has warm white finishings and stainless steel appliances

Guest kitchen: The guest kitchen has warm white finishings and stainless steel appliances

Sitting pretty: One of the many outdoor verandas has a firepit and lots of space to relax

Sitting pretty: One of the many outdoor verandas has a firepit and lots of space to relax 

Creek: The property has a man-made creek which adds a whimsical touch to the grounds

Creek: The property has a man-made creek which adds a whimsical touch to the grounds 

In addition to grand oaks the property also has lemon trees, a picturesque place for daughters Dusty Rose, four, and Gio Grace, three, to play.    

The estate itself sat on the market for years and had an initial asking price of $29.5M. 

This is not the only property Levine and Prinsloo have, also owning a $32M home in the Pacific Palisades. 

Private drive: The shaded driveway affords a lot of privacy for the singer and his family

Private drive: The shaded driveway affords a lot of privacy for the singer and his family