click on any image to enjoy a larger view
-
A gracious sincerity embodies this 1877 Victorian home, starting with the white fence that sets it apart from the adjacent country road. A charming wooden swing rests beneath a large, shady oak tree, gracing the grassy front yard. The front pathway leads up to a comely porch that invites you to feel at home upon passing through the oversized farmhouse-style door. -
The entry hall and window-filled foyer provide an attractive passage into a home as delightfully affable as its exterior. This approximately .7-acre property finds the countryside without losing Montecito's classic coastal flair. -
The living room opens off the foyer, where a beautiful built-in entertainment center rests atop a large, stone fireplace. With original fir floors and lovely garden views, this room is where airy brightness meets cozy opulence. -
Welcoming and open, the dining room-- with its white paneling, elegant sideboard, and large window displaying the bucolic front yard-- open onto a country kitchen. -
The kitchen presents marble counter tops, custom cabinetry, cutting-edge appliances, garden views, and wonderful natural light. -
Its direct access to the dining room, downstairs bedroom foyer, laundry room, and backyard makes for a functional and homey communal space. -
French doors from the dining room and kitchen open into the family room, where another built-in beautiful entertainment center, cabinets, and shelving grace the only wall without broad windows. Another set of French doors lead out to the large, entertaining deck and idyllic gardens. -
Two spacious first-floor bedrooms and bathrooms bring even more charm and to the home. The powder room's blue paisley wallpaper and mirrored cabinets enhance the pervasive coastal-chic feel. The master suite comprises the home's second story, with three luxuriously large walk-in closets. The bedroom's private rooftop deck and balcony enjoy majestic mountain views. -
The sizeable office off the bedroom boasts a handsome built-in, wrap-around desk and bookshelves with a large window that invites in abundant sunlight. -
In the master bathroom, lofty windows above the bathtub beckon ocean breezes. -
Custom-made dual vanities and a large, separate, walk-in shower contribute to this cheerful and exquisite space. -
In the back yard, an expansive deck overlooks the spacious, creekside backyard. The bucolic flora that encircles the large, open lawn create a tranquil outdoor space to relax alone or entertain many. A detached two-car garage and storage room complete the wrap-around yard. -
An extraordinary guest cottage sits at the rear of the property, nestled behind a picket fence. Stepping stones weave through the cottage's rose and hydrangea-studded front garden. Guests will live blissfully in this cottage, which offers an attractive, eat-in kitchen, a plushly-carpeted bedroom suite, large exterior deck and outdoor shower. -
With a sense of warmth and contentment that encompasses the entire property, down-to-earth sumptuousness evades each and every one of this home's exquisite rooms.
