Plus: Signs of life at the Prestige Hand Car Wash on Milpas; Westward General is opening an outpost in Ventura; changes afoot at the Field Trip pocket shop; potential Franceschi House design concepts to be revealed; investigating public beach access, restrooms, and signage at the Rosewood Miramar Beach resort; finally, a Bottega Veneta boutique.
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Noteworthy new listings also include a private path to Summerland Beach; Spanish Colonial compound; a compelling case for $4 million on the Mesa; Rosemary Lane fixer; the best pool we’ve seen in a while; and more.
A unique family compound that blends into the natural surroundings, Carpinteria Reef Ranch captures views from every living space. This one-of-a-kind coastal avocado ranch is a rare opportunity to enjoy the peaceful Carpinteria lifestyle.
Other recent news: The crackdown on unlicensed vacation rentals is working; 1,771 new housing units proposed for east of Old Town Goleta; the stone pines on E. Anapamu Street keep coming down; deal reached for a new marine sanctuary off the Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo County coastlines.
Set on just under an acre in the romantic Romero Canyon neighborhood, and surrounded by multiple esteemed estate properties, the estate effortlessly combines classic charm with the luxury of a modern-built home.
“On the way home from a concert in Ventura, I realized that I have a ‘burning question.’ (No pun intended.) What happened to the flame that used to be on the side of the freeway?” —J.
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The creators of the Hill House join Friends of VADA for a dynamic discussion about how they worked together to break conventional boundaries in design, exploring the power of integrating creativity, serious play, and transdisciplinary collaboration.
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