Credit: Courtesy Concierge Auctions

I love my cozy little cottage in downtown Santa Barbara, and I remind myself daily how fortunate I am. If I did start daydreaming about a more exotic lifestyle, however, living like a princess in a castle overlooking the French Riviera might be at the tippy-top of the list. Well, dreamers take note: Princess Margaret of Denmark’s luxurious estate, built in the 1920s into the stone walls of a fortress, is for sale by auction on May 16. Known as La Carriere, the five-bedroom, six-bath house has multiple terraces overlooking the turrets and ramparts of the castle-like fortress. If the stone grotto pool isn’t your style, soak up the sun in the Jacuzzi on the rooftop terrace overlooking the Villefranche Bay and the Cap Ferrat.

Credit: Courtesy Concierge Auctions

There’s even a video to help get the feel of the grounds — and the pronunciation of the names of the local landmarks.


Credit: Sarah Sinclair

Raindrops fell this past Wednesday night, but by Thursday morning, the green grass of Glen Annie Golf Club was sparkling in the sun and ready to host the annual Santa Barbara Association of Realtors (SBAOR) charity golf tournament. This year, proceeds from the tourney will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County, and their current affordable housing projects.

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