Santa Barbara Independent Real Estate 6/6/24

3BD/1BA

2BD/2BA

on the successful representation of the seller of 1865 Cravens Ln, Sold for $7,410,000

BARTRON

805.563.4054

Team@BartronGroup.com

SantaBarbaraHomes.com LIC# 01005021

on the successful representation of the buyer of 330 Salida Del Sol, Sold for $4,200,000.

KATHERINE WALSH

805.350.6533

KatherineWalsh@bhhscal.com

KatherineWalsh.bhhscalifornia.com

LIC# 01513946

on the successful representation of the buyer at 3617 Tierra Bella, Sold for $3,075,000.

KARINA MATIC

805.680.7701

KarinaMatic@bhhscal.com

KarinaMatic.com LIC# 01726170

on the successful representation of the buyer & seller of 2550 Grand Ave, Sold for $2,695,000

NINA STORMO

805.729.4754

NinaStormo@bhhscal.com

NinaStormo1.bhhscalifornia.com LIC# 01341678

on the successful representation of the seller of 330 Salida Del Sol, Sold for $4,200,000.

EASTER

805.284.8835

Associates@EasterTeamRealtors.com

EasterTeamRealtors.com LIC# 01858581

KIT PETERSON & SUE IRWIN

on the successful representation of the seller at 3617 Tierra Bella, Sold for $3,075,000.

805.689.5535 / Kit.Peterson@bhhscal.com

KitPetersonRealEstate.com / LIC# 02008932

805.705.6973 / SueIrwinRealtor@gmail.com

SueIrwinRealtor.com / LIC#01413354

on the successful representation of the seller at 2380 N Refugio Rd, Sold for $2,950,000.

NINA STORMO

805.729.4754

NinaStormo@bhhscal.com

NinaStormo1.bhhscalifornia.com LIC# 01341678

on the successful representation of the seller of 1026 Sandpiper Ln, Sold for $2,150,000.

BRETT BUSCHBOM

805.451.9108

BBuschbom@gmail.com

BrettBuschbom.bhhscalifornia.com LIC# 01952245

KATHERINE WALSH

KARINA MATIC

BRETT BUSCHBOM

NINA STORMO

4 BED | 5 BATH | 3,917 SQFT OFFERED AT: $5,900,000 LUXURY LIVING WITH BREATHTAKING VIEWS AND RESORT AMENITIES

This classic home, designed by renowned architect Paul Revere Williams, is a rare find after 57 years. Sitting on a 1.35-acre lot on Via Hierba, it offers over 3,700 sq. ft. of living space with stunning mountain and canyon views. The circular driveway leads to a formal entry surrounded by lush lawns and a rose garden. Inside, the formal living room boasts original Dutch doors and windows, opening to a covered veranda. A spacious kitchen with skylights connects to a cozy keeping room with a fireplace and French doors to the rear lawn and dining terrace. The home features a large family room, gym, and downstairs guest bedroom. Upstairs, the primary bedroom has its own bath and walk-in closet, while two additional bedrooms share a new shower. Other highlights include a two-car garage, fruit trees, koi pond, and greenhouse. Hope Ranch amenities include walking trails, beach club access, tennis courts, and onsite security. Minutes away from medical facilities, shopping, dining, and entertainment, this property offers luxury living and community perks.

JEFF OIEN

805.895.2944

JeffOien@bhhscal.com DRE # 00852118

A Home on a Country Lane

The home at 317 West Alamar Avenue sits on the corner of Alamar Avenue and a tiny street without a name. Walking down the lane is like walking back into the past of Santa Barbara. Lined with several barns formerly used to stable horses, now used for storage or vehicles this lane is just steps from Oak Park, where former residents could ride their horses on Sunday afternoons. In fact, owner Teresa Weston calls her home “Bonnie’s Barn” in honor of her late aunt. Weston, who has been the homeowner since 2017, says that it was the home’s charm that captivated her. Weston’s home did begin its life as a barn. Martin Luther Stover was a carpenter in his sixties when he lived in this building in 1917. I presume that he built it himself. There was an outhouse in the backyard, according to a 1930s map. Stover lived upstairs in what a 1950s ad called “a nifty penthouse.” His horse and wagon probably occupied the first floor. In 1985, the first floor was converted to a stylish living area containing a modern kitchen, dining room, living room, and extra bedroom.

Oak Park Becomes a Park

Before Oak Park became an official park in 1904, it was simply a large piece of rural property that was subdivided in 1888. There were 82 tiny lots along Mission Creek. The subdividers probably had hopes that future owners would build homes all along the creek that flows through the area. In 1888, there was even a jousting tournament that was held in the area for residents of the Arlington Hotel, located where the Arlington Theatre is today. Jousting events also took place on the Mesa at about the same time. It was obviously a “thing” back then.

In the late 1800s, Alamar Avenue was the edge of the

city. There was even a dairy with 12 cows that roamed along the creek side of the road until the 1920s. The dairy supplied milk to the El Encanto Hotel.

By 1891, as the city grew, the first Cottage Hospital was built in this area, and the streetcar line that ran up Bath Street from downtown was extended up here. However, some residents objected to riding a streetcar marked with “Hospital” as the destination, so the streetcar line was renamed “Oak Park.” Then, the problem was that visitors would ride to the end of the line and ask residents of the area where the park was. There was no park yet. Fortunately, that happened in 1904, thanks to the encouragement from a man named Henry Tallant, whose name is on the street that crosses the park’s north end.

Please do not disturb the residents of this home.

Betsy J. Green is a Santa Barbara historian and author of Discovering the History of Your House and Your Neighborhood, Santa Monica Press, 2002. Her website is betsyjgreen.com.

THE GREAT HOUSE DETECTIVE

by Betsy J. Green

Teresa Weston stands in front of “Bonnie’s Barn,” her home at 317 West Alamar Avenue.

BETSY J. GREEN PHOTOS

Oak Park postcard

QUINTESSENTIAL SANTA BARBARA LIVING

HOME IS OUR FAVORITE DESTINATION

320 EAST VICTORIA ST.

SANTA BARBARA

NEW LISTING

Nestled on a quiet block just down the street from Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden is an amazing Victorian style house, built in 2010, which was inspired by the historic Upham Hotel. On offer is the signature home, an independent house featuring 3 bedrooms and 3 baths; a spacious kitchen; with approximately 2,600 sq. ft. of elegant living space. The large windows in the sunroom bring wonderful natural light into the adjoining living room, complete with high ceilings, a cozy fireplace, and a discreet elevator to access the second floor. The living room opens into the large dining room which overlooks the lovely back garden, and a gourmet kitchen, which boasts quality appliances and a Carrara marble island. An artistic library/den and guest bathroom complete the lower level. The upper level consists of a spacious master bedroom with a generous walk-in closet, shower, and soaking tub; as well as two additional airy bedrooms and a full bath. Laundry facilities are conveniently located on this level, along with access to a large deck overlooking the private front garden. Behind the house is a shared back garden which is accessed through the kitchen or by walking down a side path under an arched entryway laden with figs. It is a sun-drenched oasis with fruit trees, herbs, spices, exotic plants, and even has its own beehive. The garden includes an amazing dining space for entertaining multiple guests. Storage and parking are cleverly designed to maximize space and privacy. This stunning home provides a unique way of living in harmony with nature - even in the city! The house is part of one of Santa Barbara’s most remarkable green developments. Victoria Garden Mews is a four-unit, multi-family condominium development which was the brainchild of longtime Santa Barbara builder Dennis Allen. Together with the team at Allen Construction, he aimed to create a project as sustainable and innovative as possible, that included stackable car parking; underground individual storage areas; extensive solar power and ingenious water capture systems. Upon completion, the development received a Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED for Homes program, which was then the highest ranking award ever granted for any residential project. Offered at $3,750,000

JOHN C. GOUGH

Broker/Associate

30 Years Serving Santa Barbara County

“When We Listen, We Hear So Much More…”

Cell (805) 455-1420

johncbgough@gmail.com

BRE# 00372699

818 Ballard Canyon Road • Solvang • $4,200,000

•25± Acres • 4 Bedrooms and 4 Bathrooms • 2938± SqFt Main House • Infinity Pool & Spa • Panoramic Valley and Mountain Views

•Mature Fruit Orchard with Lemon, Lime, Apple, Avocado, Grapefruit, and Fig Trees Large Pastures

•Barn with 14 Stalls, with 2 Stalls Repurposed as Greenhouse, Office with French Doors, Tack Room, Plumbing for a Bathroom

•Outdoor Riding Arena • Indoor Riding Arena with 10 Stalls • 2 Shared Wells • 3 Water Cisterns 30,000 gallons

Explore this Property at www.818Ballard.com

presented by CAMMY PINOLI & LAURA DRAMMER

C alcagno & H amilton Real Estate Group

MONTECITO & SANTA BARBARA’S #1 REAL ESTATE TEAM *

2975 CALLE NOGUERA | LISTED AT $1,645,000 | SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT

NEW LISTING | CHARMING COTTAGE IN SAN ROQUE

3 Bed | 1 Bath | 1,455 Sq. Ft. | 0.15-Acre | 1-Car Garage | Pool & Spa | Peabody Elementary

Welcome home to this charming single-story, San Roque cottage located in the heart of the coveted San Roque neighborhood. Located right across the street from the highly desirable Peabody Charter School, this home offers a very spacious and comfortable living environment with good natural light from every room. As you enter the front door, you are greeted by an open living space with fireplace and timeless hardwood floors throughout most of the house. There is a comfortable formal dining room with doors opening to the large back yard including a pool and spa with recently updated equipment. There is a convenient laundry area and flex room off the kitchen which also has access out towards the side yard. The home has 3 bedrooms and 1 bath with a nice sitting front porch looking out towards the mountains. There is an attached 1-car garage with 2 separate driveways - one with electric car charging. The home is conveniently located close to all upper State Street and De La Vina restaurants, shopping and local amenities as well as several scenic parks. Embrace the vibrant community and explore the nearby attractions that make this Santa Barbara property a cherished place to call home.

Welcome to this enchanting 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom cottage nestled in the highly sought-after Hedgerow District of Montecito. Spanning ±1,761 square feet, this lovingly maintained home exudes character and charm, offering a serene and private retreat. The quaint lot is adorned with verdant landscaping, providing a tranquil and secluded setting. Take a dip in the sparkling pool or unwind in the spa, perfect for enjoying Montecito’s idyllic weather year-round. The ±317-square-foot pool house offers additional space for guests, a home office, or a creative studio, enhancing the property’s appeal. This charming neighborhood is a short stroll to the Rosewood Miramar Resort, beach access, both the Upper and Lower Villages, restaurants, shopping, and all that Montecito has to offer. Lovingly cared for by its owners for over 24 years and situated in the highly coveted Montecito Union School District, this cottage is a rare find that seamlessly blends historic charm with modern comforts.

1511 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara 1235 Coast Village Road, Montecito

OPEN HOUSES

Goleta

340 N. Fairview Road #2, 3BD, 2BA, Fri 4-6 & Sat & Sun 10-4, $899,000, Village Properties, Lourinka van Tonder / Kathy Henry / Curtis Swan / Charlotte Cross 805-280-5865 / 805-637-4400 / 805-607-9709 / 805-570-1660, DRE#02211987 / #01403548 / #02049218 / #02160376

380 San Ricardo, 2BD, 1BA, Sat 10-3 & Sun 2-4, $924,900, Village Properties, James Sanchez / Lourika Van Tonder / Cara Gamberdella 805-448-1148 / 805-280-5865 / 805-680-3826, DRE#02003319 / #02211987 / #01766267

5605 Armitos Ave, 4BD, 2.5BA, Sun 1-3, $1,095,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Katya Sheets 805-708-2323, DRE#02061444

178 El Sueno Rd, 2BD, 1BA, Sat 12-2:30, $1,369,000, Village Properties, Pam Shalhoob 805-8959190, DRE#02053975

530 Dalton Way, 4BD, 3BA, Sun 2-4, $1,565,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Whitney Armentrout 805-705-6741, DRE#01941559

San Roque

3279 Foothill Road, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 1-4 & Sun 12-3, $1,695,000, Village Properties, Mario Contreras / Spencer Cole 626-616-0060 / 805-689-6673, DRE#02221433 / #02115510

3512 Madrona Drive, 3BD, 2.5BA, Sat 12-2 & Sun 2-4, $2,099,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Kristen Maggitti / Atanas Ivanov 805-895-8397 / 805-951-9518, DRE#02195648 / #02193507

3325 Madrona Dr, 3BD, 3BA, Sun 1-4, $2,295,000, Sun Coast Real Estate, Mike Agnoli 805-722-0154, DRE#02193883

The Mesa

1710 Cliff Drive, 3BD, 1BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $1,599,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Ty Whelehan / Sunnie Maxwell 805-471-0993 / 805-2529524, DRE#02008932 / #01463861 714 Surf View Drive, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 12-4, $1,849,000, Village Properties, Shawn Poindexter 805-826-1762, DRE#02222632

922 Fellowship Road, 4BD, 3BA, Sat & Sun 2-4, $2,495,000, Village Properties, Scott Tisdale / Pat Saraca 805-722-8582 / 805-886-7426, DRE#01729503 / #01080801

1804 Lighthouse Way, 4BD, 3BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $3,675,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Carmen Galzerano 805705-3080, DRE#01953155

Hope Ranch

1263 Las Palmas Drive, 4BD, 3.5BA, Sun 2-4, $5,345,000, Coast and Valley Properties, Bob Ruccione 805-729-2004, DRE#00544022

Mission Canyon

987 Cheltenham Road, 3BD, 3BA, Sat 12-3 & Sun 1-3, $2,500,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Danielle Travis / Kristi Curtis 808-280-1123 / 805-886-6135, DRE#01787203 / #02012866

The Riviera

528 Casitas Road, 3BD, 1BA, Sat 1-3, $1,375,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Scott Williams 805-451-9300, DRE#00628741

821 & 823 E Pedregosa St., 7BD, 6BA, Sat 1-3 & Sun 2-4, $3,995,000, Village Properties, Julie Barnes / Scott Tisdale 805-895-9498 / 805-722-8582, DRE#01107109 / #01729503

1121 Las Alturas Road, 5BD, 4.5BA, Sat 2-4, $5,395,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Melissa Birch 805-6892674, DRE#01312318

1568 Franceschi Road, 4BD, 3.5BA, Sat 2-4, $5,595,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Nicole Dever 805-570-5226, DRE#02110739

Santa Barbara

15 W Arrellaga #1, 2BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 10-4, $1,289,000, Village Properties, Mandy Gocong / Jill Agonias / Nicole Powers / Pam Shalhoob 805-698-4457 / 805-8959902 / 925-548-1305 / 805-8959190, DRE#02219541 / #02150975 / #02185632 / #02053975

1819 San Pascual, 3BD, 1BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $1,359,000, Foundation Real Estate Group, Sheri Grose 805-4509867, DRE#02075951

5368 Traci Drive, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 1-3, $1,549,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Gabriela Huson 805-280-1805, DRE#02228333

1309 Castillo St., 2BD, 1BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $1,550,000, Village Properties, Kim Byrnes 805-6373075, DRE#01266258

223 W Ortega Street, Triplex, Sat & Sun 1-4, $1,650,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Anderson Hurst Assoc. 805-618-8747, DRE#01903215

690 Lorraine Avenue, 4BD, 2BA, Fri & Sat 1-3, $1,850,000, Village Properties, Lourika van Tonder / Michelle Glaus 805-280-5865 / 805-452-0446, DRE#02211987 / #01921235

5243 San Simeon Drive, 4BD, 3BA, Sun 1-4, $1,895,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Todd McChesney 805291-7902, DRE#00864365

2920 Kenmore Place, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 1-4, $2,190,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, John 805-403-3151, DRE#00929496

116 W Los Olivos Street, 4BD, 3BA, Sun 1-4, $2,275,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Kit Peterson 805-6895535, DRE#02008932

2827-2829 Serena Rd, 4BD, 2BA, Sat 2-4 & Sun 1-3, $2,399,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Atanas Ivanov / Michelle Baney 805-951-9518 / 949-220-3631, DRE#02193507 / #01896944

3583 Modoc Road, 4BD, 3BA, Sat 2-4 & Sun 12-3, $2,450,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Yekaterina G Sheets / Lindsey Densmore 805-708-2323 / 310-991-6439, DRE#01229404 / #02001468

434 La Marina Drive, 4BD, 2.5BA, Sat 2-4 & Sun 12-2, $2,499,000, Paige Kaye, Broker, 805-964-1410, DRE#01468942

751 Skyview Drive, 4BD, 2.5BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $3,388,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Hristo Hristov / Annette Vait 805-284-8471 / 805-886-1926, DRE#01978598 / #02044281

1401 La Cima Road, 5BD, 3.5BA, Sat & Sun 2-4, $3,778,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Scott McCosker 805-451-1721, DRE#00494253

3010 Paseo Tranquillo, 5BD, 4BA, Sat & Sun 12-4, $3,895,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Ann Zafiratos 805-448-4317, DRE#01355461

1234 Plaza Del Monte, 4BD, 3BA, Sat 12-2 & Sun 1-5, $3,995,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Georgette Owens / Stefan Stojanovski 805-570-6138 / 805-570-0640, DRE#02172408 / #02112629

Upper East

1310 Olive Street, 4BD, 2BA, Sun 1-4, $2,275,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Leanna Georges 805-746-9006, DRE#02174031

Montecito

920 Chelham Way, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 1-3, $2,395,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Jenny Easter 805-455-6294, DRE#00917775

1321-A Danielson Road, 3BD, 2.5BA, Sun 1-3, $2,695,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, John Comin 805-6893078, DRE#00662357

380 Sheffield Drive, 2BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $3,995,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Joe Stubbins 805-7290778, DRE#01002182

1666 San Leandro Lane, 3BD, 4BA, Sun 1-3, $5,000,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Scott Williams 805-4519300, DRE#00628741

1545 Ramona Lane, 5BD, 3BA, Sun 1-3, $7,295,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, patrice Serrani 805-637-5112, DRE#01764713

1586 San Leandro Ln, 4BD, 5BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $8,950,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Allie Baxter / Marsha Kotlyar 925-200-4359 / 805-5654014, DRE#02072389 / #01426886

615 Hot Springs Road, 6BD, 6.5BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $12,295,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Andrea Cambern 805722-2352, DRE#02158714

Summerland

2380 Banner Avenue, 3BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 2-4, $2,185,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Michelle Eskandari / Crysta Metzger 805-637-8061 / 805-453-8700, DRE#01861525 / #01340521

2521 Banner Ave, 4BD, 4BA, Sun 1-3, $2,975,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, JJ Gobbell 805-403-5785, DRE#02063124

Carpinteria

3375 Foothilll Road #412, 1BD, 1BA, Sat & Sun 10-7, $699,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Tara Toner 805-451-4999, DRE#01957054

3375 Foothill Rd #634, 2BD, 2BA, Sat 12-2, $1,099,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Sharon Jordano 805280-2055, DRE#02195847

Santa Ynez Valley

154 Oak Hill Dr (Lompoc), 2BD, 2BA, Sat 1-3 & Sun 12-2, $525,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Daulton Wolf / Jamie Jo Sim / Glynnis Mullenary 805-757-6797 / 805-689-5799 / 805-705-5206, DRE#02202805 / #01234347 / #01748187

2620 Janin Way, 5BD, 3BA, Sun 1-3, $1,975,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Bill Coker 805-689-7415, DRE#00825468

2455 Grand Avenue, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 12-2 & Sun 11-1, $2,125,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Erin Beck 805708-0446, DRE#01488548

846 Sienna Way, 4BD, 3BA, Sun 12-1, $2,250,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Carole Colone 805-7082580, DRE#01223216

1729 Cottonwood Ln, 4BD, 3.5BA, Sun 12-2, $2,495,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Cole Robbins 805-4037735, DRE#01910827

2875 Calzada Ave, 4BD, 4BA, Sat 1-3 & Sun 12-2, $3,850,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Cole Robbins / Jasper Rhodes 805-403-7735 / 805-708-8136, DRE#01910827 / #02220808

House Hunting with a Designer’s Eye

Santa Barbara is one of the most beautiful places in the world to live. We’ve got sun, beaches, mountains, good food, great wine, and happy people. It truly is a stunning place to call home. Now that you’ve made the decision to nestle into the American Riviera, how do you create a space that reflects this laid-back, sun-soaked way of life?

by Laura Gransberry

Starting your house-hunting journey can be daunting, especially in a place with low inventory. The good news is that you don’t have to find a perfect house to have a perfect house. We have amazing properties here in town that just need a little TLC. As older homes turn over to the next generation, it opens the door to reimagine these spaces in a more updated and contemporary way.

When buyers are in the househunting phase, the most common thing I hear them say is, “We found a home in the perfect neighborhood. We like the layout, but we hate the way it looks.” I get it. The details are the first thing you see when you walk through a house. It’s hard to look past original 1950s finishes, cabinets that are older than you, or a ’90s renovation that left the kitchen looking like a throwback sitcom.

As the buyer, it’s tough to walk into a home and envision how your things will fit in a space that doesn’t resonate with your style. My response as a designer is always: Don’t like the aesthetics? Anything can be changed.

When you see the before and after of a big reveal, it looks as though they took an eraser and wiped the slate clean, leaving a space that barely resembles its dated predecessor. The house feels this way because that is exactly what the designer did before transforming it into something their clients love. When you are out hunting for a home to call your haven, it’s important to take your mental eraser with you.

When I stand in a project for the first time, I take a minute to visually blur all the undesirable details. I men-

tally erase paint colors, trim and millwork details, lighting fixtures, and tile. I soak in the floor plan, the flow of the rooms, and how the space will function, all with the absolute confidence that we can change any detail to reflect the desired aesthetic.

How do you do this? When you arrive at the house, take a deep breath and grab your mental eraser. Walk from room to room through the house, lingering in the spaces. Take in the flow of the floorplan to see if the layout is functional for your needs. Ask yourself what style resonates in the space for you? Is it a classic Spanish Colonial, or a coastal cottage vibe? Ignore the oak cabinets in the kitchen and instead envision new cabinetry in your favorite palette with beautiful stone and coordinating fixtures. Look past

the single flush-mount ceiling light in the living room and picture a lighting plan that allows for perfectly moody evenings. All the dated details of the home can be transformed, turning the property into your style sanctuary. We have some of the most amazing properties in one of the most amazing places in the world, many of which need a magic eraser and some vision. You deserve to live in a home that is as functional as it is beautiful. There is nothing better than arriving home to a space that feels perfectly you, and achieving this is often closer than you might think.

THE DESIGN DOCTOR

133-137 CHAPALA STREET, SANTA BARBARA CA 93101 4 UNITS | 3011± SQUARE FEET | OFFERED AT $2,995,000

Cara is excited to announce the new listing of this four-unit asset in Santa Barbara’s West Beach neighborhood! In an approximately 3,011 square foot building, four spacious 1BR/1BA units average 679 square feet each. Two upstairs units offer balconies with mountain views while two downstairs units have private front and back patios. All units have hardwood floors and vintage tile accents, while one unit boasts in-unit laundry.

Common laundry/utility room and three one-car garages. Zoned R-4 / S-D-3 in the Coastal Zone on a 4,356 square-foot lot, this property presents a rare investment or owner-user opportunity. One unit is rented at current market rate; while three units will be delivered vacant with the flexibility for personal use, renovation and/or market-rate leases.

Three blocks from the Waterfront with access to beach, bike path, Stearns Wharf, the Harbor, Shoreline Park, State Street and the Funk Zone. Nearby SBCC, downtown businesses and local tourist attractions enhance rental potential.

YOUR LOCAL LISTING BROKERS

Did You Know?

RICHARDSON REAL ESTATE SERVICES OFFERS

BOTH SALES AND LEASING!

Richardson Real Estate Services is a one-stop-shop whether you are looking to sell or lease your property. Let their property management team do the heavy lifting so you can sit back and relax while your investment is professionally managed. And if the time comes, Mike and Kyle can seamlessly transition the property to the open market for a successful sale.

“The Richardson’s managed the rental of our family’s ocean-front home on The Mesa for almost 15 years. In turn we listed the property with them for sale. Both experiences were professional and profitable for us. The rental income enabled our mother to live very comfortably in retirement until her death at 103. Mike and Kyle have a unique knowledge of Santa Barbara’s real estate market. We received 3 offers and accepted the best - well above our asking price, all cash, no contingencies, and with a 2 week close. Mike and Kyle are skilled negotiators, masterful marketers, and are extremely communicative and pleasant to deal with. Thanks guys.” -Doug C. Mike and Kyle Richardson

In a parklike setting of mature Sycamore and Birch trees is a special property offering a perfect blend of a family home, serene retreat, and entertainer's paradise. The 5+/- acre ranch is complete with a 4 bedroom main residence with a chic, yet comfortable vibe that creates a welcoming and stylish atmosphere. Additionally, there is a detached 4 car garage with office, an apartment, and a unique multi-purpose barn previously used as a recording studio and designed for entertaining.

Located in Meadowlark Ranches, a unique enclave of 5-acre ranches with a private entry drive and a municipal water company that boasts affordable water rates and ample water resources. Even with the rural charm and privacy, the property is conveniently located just minutes from downtown Santa Ynez so you can enjoy the peaceful countryside while being only a short drive from local shopping, wine tasting, award winning restaurants, cycling and horse trails, and top-rated schools. It is less than 30 minutes from Santa Barbara, making it the only community in the valley that offers such a unique combination of spacious ranch living and easy access to both small-town charm and big-city excitement.

Benefits from Urban Mini-Forests

One of the principles promoted by the Community Environmental Council’s (CEC) Ecological Framework for Revitalizing Santa Barbara’s City Core is creating a rich and abundant mix of nature plants, trees, birds, and insects. The preference is for native plants because these require less water and less maintenance, and because they are hardier. The CEC document states, “This will lessen the effect of the urban heat island, provide visual attraction and enjoyment, and have beneficial effects on the physical and psychological health of citizens.” In addition to the beauty, pleasure,

and improved air quality that nature provides us, strengthening our link with nature downtown offers one of the best strategies to offset the growing challenges of the unfolding climate crisis.

Unfortunately, our city is moving in the opposite direction. To conserve water and reduce maintenance budgets, it is creating plazas and public gathering places with large areas of hard paving. Take the soon-to-be-opened Towbes Library Plaza. The extent of unshaded concrete will exacerbate the heat island effect and deter citizens from gathering there in the ever-increasing and intensifying hot days we will be facing. The planning for a new De la Guerra Plaza seems to be heading in the same direction.

The principle in the CEC document is based on the mini-forest movement. Thousands of these forests have been created in cities around the world, some as small as five or six parking spaces. The approach, developed by the Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki, follows nature’s forest succession steps but quick starts the process by densely planting selected native canopy trees and understory shrubs. Native groundcovers or flowing perennials are allowed, but no lawns.

Mini-forests require no maintenance after the first

GOING GREEN

by Dennis Allen

couple of years, are fast-growing, and hold major amounts of stormwater, thus lowering the risk of flooding. In addition, they reduce noise and air pollution while greatly enhancing biodiversity.

Pocket-forests now exist in Southern California and throughout the state. According to researchers engaged by the World Economic Forum, cities are warming 29 percent faster than surrounding rural areas. They also found that planting trees near buildings can reduce the need for air-conditioning (AC) by 30 percent. Moreover, the condensate water from AC or heat pumps (moisture in the air condensed on the coils to cool them) can provide all the water, if captured, we need for our downtown irrigation.

As recorded by satellite, land surface temperatures have been recorded as much as 15 degrees Fahrenheit lower in these small urban forests than in surrounding areas. Surface temperature is not the same as air temperature, but these latter are frequently 5-10 degrees lower.

Part of Santa Barbara’s reputation for beauty is its many trees and green spaces. Because of the increasing uncertainty of climate change, the planting of native trees needs to be multiplied many-fold. There are no drawbacks to urban pocket-forests.

Dennis Allen is chair of Allen Construction, an employee-owned company committed to building and operating sustainably. He also serves as chair of the Dean’s Council at the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management at UCSB and as a boardmember of the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.

IN SANTA BARBARA HISTORY

The Pearl Chase Society presents the next installment in their Kellam De Forest Speaker Series this Friday, June 7 with architects Cass Ensberg & Leslie Colasse presenting “ New Perspectives in Santa Barbara History.”

This event will focus on what makes Santa Barbara’s built environment so romantic, appealing, and powerful, and, why and how Santa Barbara’s design review plays an important role in bringing balance to proposed development as our city grows. The event is free and open to the public.

Cass Ensberg is an Historic Landmarks Commissioner and Leslie Colasse is former Chairperson of the Single Family Design Review Board, both for the City of Santa Barbara.

Colasse shares, "We are programmed to want much more than we need. The majority of what we "want" ends up in two places - someone else's bank account and a landfill."

The Design Review Boards (and Objective Design Development Standards) are in place to help ensure that proposed developments contribute to and benefit the entire community by preserving Santa Barbara's unique character through thoughtful and sensitive design and neighborhood compatibility.

Ensberg explains “Balance is crucial as we work to create housing that is sensitive to our neighborhoods in terms of size, bulk and scale, and also beautiful, with the detailing and artistry to that tells our unique Santa Barbara story.” She hopes that we can “Remember the potential to create smaller structures that can make for bigger gardens and outdoor spaces."

Many visual examples will be shared during the presentation to illustrate some of the threats and challenges to Santa Barbara’s quintessential architectural style, as well as to provide inspiration moving forward.

The Pearl Chase Society is a local non-profit organization that is 'dedicated to preserving Santa Barbara’s historic architecture, landscapes and cultural heritage.' The Kellam de Forest speaker series was created last year as an ongoing educational series. It is named after de Forest, who was a founding member of the society. After his passing, donations were made to the society in his name, which became the basis of the foundation of the series.

This event takes place at 5:30 PM on Friday, June 7 at the Alhecama Theatre, 215 E. Canon Perdido Street in Santa Barbara. Seating is limited. Call 805-961-3938 for reservations. dona-

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