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Noteworthy new listings also include a resort-style pool off the Hot Springs trail; crisply redone Mission Canyon ranch house; turnkey Hope Ranch; Epcot Tuscan by the San Marcos Foothills Preserve; Oak Park postmodern; and more.
Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!)
Other recent news: No surprises in recent election; Havaianas now has a Santa Barbara shop; county public health director Van-Do Reynoso is stepping down; city passes moratorium on new hotels; zebra repeatedly spotted on Camino Cielo; Carly Rae Jepsen to play the Arlington.
A private, charming residence on over three acres, 920 Hot Springs Road is located in a prime area of the Golden Quadrangle, on one of Montecito’s finest streets. Impeccably renovated, the home combines Mediterranean and modern styles, and it has a superbly crafted outside entertaining area.
Plus: Amusing local stuff on Craigslist; the Blasters are coming to town; the Montecito Fire Department’s July 4 pancake breakfast is back; Michael E. Long solo show; midcentury abstract art at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art; keep your eyes on the prices at Bristol Farms.
More food news: Inside Bree’osh’s De La Vina expansion; Everytable remains in limbo; Chick-fil-A appears to have solved its traffic issues; cookbook swap at the Saturday farmers’ market; Intermezzo by Wine Cask is said to be expanding across the paseo; Solvang’s Craft House at Corque has opened for breakfast.
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Last week’s sales also include a Hedgerow charmer; 1939 Montecito farmhouse; fresh renovation in San Roque; a sunny three-bedroom in Summerland for $500,000 over ask; Mission Canyon midcentury; and more.
Other recent news: Paltry number of primary ballots have been submitted so far; the county courthouse is going to undergo repairs; an interview with embattled Santa Barbara Unified School District superintendent Hilda Maldonado; cosmetics entrepreneur bought in Montecito; update on the new Santa Barbara Police Department headquarters; kids’ play area opens at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden.
Burning Questions
- How Long Will This Big Pipe Be at East Beach?
- Is Cabrillo Boulevard Going to Be Widened Under Highway 101?
- Was There a Fisherman Inn in Downtown Santa Barbara?
- What Are Those Old Buildings at the Corner of Castillo and Montecito Streets?
- When Will the Coast Village Road Medians Be Completed?
- What’s This Scaffold Structure on Las Positas Road?
- Why Does Street Striping Take So Long to Happen?
Recent Comments
State street is already closed to traffic and I’m sure they can lay tiles down pretty quickly on Carrillo. I love the colorful tiles and… — AFC
I'll be interesting to see, what they uncover, when they begin to dig. — Jeff Ross
They should rename the street Calle Dolores Huerta! — Mariana
Is there info on how long the intersection will be closed to apply this decoration? — Christine!
I think the street art looks cool and it’s not like the grant money could be used for other purposes. I’m grateful for whoever organized… — Sean
one more comment,, that space always screamed beer garden to me. or Big Star Taco in Wicker Park. more open space to enjoy ocean breeze...… — Dean Carter
Good start. Nice homage to the roof and flower shop... not that either of those were architectural standouts on CVR. More seating/stucture moved to front/parking… — Dean Carter
Agreed, this building does not cohesively fit on the street. It may be bold and striking, but also completely out of place for Coast Village… — Marc
I like the addition. I believe when it's built, he should invite The Bottle Shop to open a space below. That would be the only… — Taylor Hunt
Agree 100%. Attractive in itself but not plonked down on CVR. Does not fit in at all with the local-and-cozy-but-sophisticated look of the other retail… — Dana