Reimagined down to the framing by a boutique Santa Barbara design firm, this contemporary hillside residence is designed for serene, intentional living.
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Plus: The locked gate in the Upper Village; new place to stay in Los Alamos; the cut-out at the end of Stearns Wharf; Nicole Strasburg paintings at Sullivan Goss; walking E. Camino Cielo.
Last week’s sales also include the bumpy one on Ortega Ridge; Campanil contemporary; midcentury condo in the Upper Village; spec reno bait in Park Highlands; Bonnymede one-bedroom; and more.
Houseguest season is upon us, but how to keep them occupied? Here are a whole lot of quintessentially Santa Barbara suggestions. Of course, you need not be hosting visitors to justify an adventure….
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Renovated in 2025, this contemporary residence is on one of California’s most coveted stretches of beach, with Channel Islands views across the water, the mountains rising behind, and the shoreline running north toward Rincon Point.
Noteworthy new listings also include a half-finished house in Montecito Oaks; new construction on Las Canoas; Mesa spec reno for $4.895 million; beige on beige on Diana Lane; appealing Santa Ynez Valley compound; West Mesa lot on the bluff’s edge; and more.
With park-like surroundings, exceptional privacy, and an atmosphere of quiet sophistication, 4451 Via Alegre presents a rare opportunity to acquire a property of lasting significance in one of California’s most prestigious coastal enclaves.
Other recent news: More on San Ysidro Ranch’s botanical garden; new FEMA flood hazard maps; why and how Santa Barbara uses Roundup herbicide; inside Mission Canyon’s Whale House; police blotter highlight.
Recent Comments
The master bed was positioned towards the “‘motor court” to have the best possible view of our teenage boys sneaking out in a 1992 Geo… — Bruce Giffin
While the picture is just a rendering, hopefully that big beautiful box on the roof is a back up generator as I second the motion… — TJ
The Carl Maston house is amazing. Plywood is due for a comeback. — A
When will Caltrans landscape the new Montecito section of the 101 similar to what was installed in Carp? — Greg
Could you cram more ‘stuff’ on that foyer table for the cover of the new Private Homes book? — Gail
We've been using Blacklane for years to go to/from LAX and the Mesa. German ownership currently. I dread the changes sure to come under Uber. — Ami
Not only is that Tjs thing ugly, I think it's also messing with their power, because since they have placed it, I've had to go… — Andrew