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This fully restored, 3000 square foot, 1927 Spanish-style home is the essence of Santa Barbara living. Full of architectural interest including cove ceilings and hardwood floors throughout, this four bedroom stucco home with tile roof features a fully remodeled kitchen, dining room, formal living room, cozy family room with wood fireplace, as well as office and two and a half baths.
The very private master suite sits perched on the second floor and has windows on all four sides with views of the ocean, Channel Islands and mountains. Step out the French doors onto your private roof top deck complete with hot tub! Perfect for those starry nights!
Downstairs, another bedroom with twin bed has large windows on three sides to view the gardens and adjacent outdoor courtyard. The third bedroom with queen bed also opens with Jack and Jill doors to the spacious bathroom with loads of charm. An oversized antique tub, tiled shower, pedestal sink and original ceramic tile floor give this room a lot of character. The sitting room/guest bedroom with trundled day bed can accommodate two more guests.
The fully-equipped gourmet kitchen, remodeled in 2002, retained the commercial six-burner range with griddle, oven, and broiler. It also features reverse osmosis filtered water, Subzero frig, Miele dishwasher, an assortment of small appliances (toaster oven, citrus juicer, blender, coffee maker etc.) Henckels knives and limestone countertops. For your convenience, a laundry room (with supplies), linens, beach and bath towels are provided.
When you're not out enjoying all Santa Barbara has to offer, you'll enjoy relaxing at home. Outside, you have a six foot adobe walled yard surrounded by lush tropical landscaping on all sides and featuring fountains, sculptures and a rose garden. There's a full size trampoline to entertain kids of all ages. Comfy lawn and porch furniture make it an easy place to pass time. Choose your meal at our outdoor dining area with gas grill or our favorite lunch spot in the enclosed courtyard.
When you're done relaxing, take a short three block walk to the steps to the beach. We often see dolphins and whales when we visit. Walk the beach 15 minutes to the West and have great chowder at a fantastic seafood restaurant, or spend time playing in the water, strolling the beach for shells, or watching the kids play in the waves with the boogie boards we have left for you.
From your home, you can also take a five minute walk to the Douglas Family Preserve - an ocean front public undeveloped area for walking and bicycling. We've left you a bicycle built for two and kid's bikes for that purpose! In the other direction, a five minute walk will get you to Lazy Acres, voted among the best Natural/Gourmet stores in the country!
Their deli makes eating home simple and delicious. Our local Mesa Village shopping center (a pleasant 10 minute walk) includes Starbucks, Manhattan Bagel, a pizzeria, Mexican, Thai and Chinese food, ice cream and smoothie shop, Drug Store, Grocery Store, fast food and the Mira Bella Salon.
Our local park complete with play structure and swings is a 10 minute walk and good for kids of all ages. A public bus stop is also available just one block from home and which takes you downtown.
Downtown Santa Barbara is just two miles away, and we often ride bikes. Santa Barbara is a very special place. Bordered by the ocean and mountains, it retains it's small community feel while offering all the culture of a much bigger city. Full of activities for people of all ages, its natural beauty draws visitors from all over the world.
As we hope you can tell, our is a very special home. When built in 1927, it was the 'manor' house of the area. It is still considered by many to be the 'jewel' of the neighborhood. It is our primary residence during the school year, and we've worked hard to make it a comfortable, beautiful and enjoyable place to spend time. We share it during our summer travels, and hope it can make your travels to Santa Barbara even more special. |
