This is the home that everyone who passes wants to buy. With classic Santa Barbara style, this elegant Spanish jewel set behind wrought iron gates, red geraniums spilling from the window boxes, beckons one to explore the artistic beauty within.In 2007 Harris Design and Arnold Brothers Construction combined their talents to create this masterpiece offering luxurious yet carefree living. The existing 1951 home was re-built from the ground up.Filled with amenities this home is perfect for those clients that want less maintenance but no compromise in quality.Set amid lovely hardscape and landscape, the property offers an outdoor retreat without the work. Automatic watering and exterior night lighting enable a lock and leave lifestyle.The spacious living room is warmed by the beautiful gas-lit fireplace, wrought-iron lighting and a picture window of the stunning mountain view. The open floor plan encompasses the dining area and opens to a comfortable family room.French doors in the living room lead to the brick entertainment terrace with beautiful mountain views and even a peek of the ocean. In the evening enjoy a sense of tranquility listening to the fountain and watching the sunset light up the Coastal range. The exterior lighting throughout the property is magical. An exterior staircase leads down to the back lawn. The brick driveway leads to a carport which doubles as a covered recreation area as well as a car park. The brick carport has audio, a heater and wrought iron chandelier and sconces. Built with attention to every detail, such as the tile inlays in ebony-stained oak floors, and the alcoves and niches set in the veneer plaster walls, this beautiful and sophisticated home is a work of art. The extensive custom wrought ironwork including light fixtures, railings and banisters creates the feel of a classic 1920's Santa Barbara Spanish home.The stunning kitchen is filled with Viking appliances, honed black granite counters, white cabinets and dark wood floors.There is a lovely master suite with its own fireplace, three closets, a gorgeous master bathroom with separate vanities, large shower with multiple shower heads, and plumbing for a bath that used to be filled with a ceiling faucet.This home offers three additional bedrooms and bathrooms allowing much needed room for guests, office space or family members. There are two additional beautifully appointed bathrooms in addition to the master bath. Amenities:• Audio system installed throughout the house, on the patio terrace, and even in the carport. • Laundry room with a Maytag washer and dryer. • Large pantry currently used for wine storage.Conveniently located in the Samarkand neighborhood, it is just blocks to golf, community lawn bowling, the beach, mountain hikes, downtown and great shopping including Trader Joe's, Gelsons Groceries and Renaud's Bakery. It is a lovely pride of ownership neighborhood where neighbors frequent evening walks.
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