Over 20 years ago, Gilliland, owner of Santa Monica’s Lula Cocina Mexicana, bought “Rancho Chiquita” to expand her land.

The 40-acre property has hosted weddings, parties, “The Voice” shooting, and a charitable dog rescue. On 225 acres with beach and mountain vistas, the gated estate has a hacienda-style main villa and detached guesthouse.

The stucco and terracotta-roof main house contains roughly 6,700 square feet of two-level living space with wood-beam ceilings, Saltillo tile and hardwood flooring, arched doors, and clerestory windows

Main level has fireplace-side living room, formal dining room, gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, eat-in island with wine storage, high-end stainless appliances, walk-in pantry, and breakfast nook.

All bedrooms are in two wings, one with an ocean-view master retreat with a handcrafted fireplace, private patio, and large cedar-lined walk-in closet.

separate fireside sitting room, loft space, and lavish bath that opens to a terrace with a spa; two main-level bedrooms with access to an outside palapa; and a lower-level staff/guest suite with two bedrooms, an office, living room, and kitchenette.

A 250-person lawn, infinity-edge pool and Jacuzzi, restaurant, bar, and several outdoor seating and gathering places make up the stunning grounds. A large motor court, event staging, a three-car garage, and at least 20 parking spaces are accessible via a second guarded service door.