Real Housewives of New Jersey alum Dina Manzo buys $16 million Montecito estate

Dina Manzo and her husband Dave Cantin have just purchased a major property in Montecito, California.

The Real Housewives Of New Jersey alum, 51 – who didn’t attend longtime pal Teresa Giudice’s wedding to Luis Ruelas –  and the executive, 43, dropped $16 million on a nearly 6,000 square foot, five bedroom, five and a half bathroom, Tuscan-style villa.

The listing was described as ‘Montecito’s most coveted offering.’ 

The couple, who have been married since 2017, relocated to the West Coast in 2015 and settled in Malibu.

Now they are moving north to be neighbors with Gwyneth Paltrow, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Oprah, and Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi.

Originally built in 1994, the Tuscan villa-style house last sold in late 2020 for $4.8 million and underwent significant renovations. 

Rise to fame: Dina first came to prominence when she was featured on VH1’s My Fabulous Wedding, a reality show that followed her wedding to her second husband, Tommy Manzo. Later she appeared on the first two seasons of RHONJ

The 6,000 square foot villa is located behind iron gates and a large motor court, The Dirt reported.

The entryway to the home is flanked by olive trees and other Mediterranean plants.

The interior features a living room and family room, both of which have custom glass and steel French doors that open to stone terraces to take advantage of the idyllic weather of the Santa Barbara area.

The bespoke kitchen features designer appliances and a built-in banquette.

The master-suite features an ocean view, fireplace, private balcony, two closets, marble bathroom and an ensuite lounge.

Three more bedrooms fill the second floor, while the fifth bedroom is downstairs and suited for maid quarters. 

The backyard features a fire pit, large lawn and a swimming pool and spa.

Dina first came to prominence when she was featured on VH1’s My Fabulous Wedding, a reality show that followed her wedding to her second husband, Tommy Manzo.

Lush landscaping: The Real Housewives of New Jersey alum, 51, and the executive, 43, dropped $16 million on a nearly 6,000 square foot, five bedroom, five and a half bathroom, Tuscan-style villa that the listing described as ‘Montecito’s most coveted offering’

Mansion: The 6,000 square foot villa is located behind iron gates and a large motor court and the entryway to the home is flanked by olive trees and other Mediterranean plants

Married: Dina and Dave Cantin have been married since 2017

In 2009, she joined the cast of the first season of Bravo’s Real Housewives of New Jersey, which made her a reality television star. 

She departed the franchise after two seasons and hosted the HGTV show Dina’s Party for one season in 2011. She and her design team created lavish and entertaining events in their clients’ homes. 

Dina and her husband have been bi-coastal for years. They split their time between Southern California and the East Coast.

In addition to the Montecito estate, they own a home in San Juan Capistrano, California and a condo in Florida.