Property owners must smell the money in the air, because we haven’t seen this many worthwhile new listings in a long time. Highlights include a Hope Ranch contemporary, a half-built hilltop estate, 10-plus acres in Montecito, a dash of midcentury funk, glamour to burn on Pepper Hill, a Toro Canyon aerie, and a Moody Sisters cottage.
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Plus: First look at a new condominium development on E. Canon Perdido; new salon specializing in curly hair; proposed addition to a Richard Neutra house in the Upper East; Ed Lister’s colorful prints; off-duty police on patrol.
More food news: Bettina is starting up table service; the Funk Zone Bier Garten has opened; an intriguing new restaurant in Lompoc; a new bagel flavor from Bagel Boiz.
Thank goodness for homeowners’ quirks—looking at real estate would be a lot less fun without them.
Plus: Prominent new Miramar Beach house in the works; Montecito frame shop is closing; new sidewalks on Hot Springs Road; Hollister store has opened in Paseo Nuevo.
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The local real estate market is even hotter than it was six months ago: everything is selling, often going into escrow before officially being listed and selling above ask with a quick close. So if you think you might want to sell—and you have somewhere else to live—now is the time.
Other recent news: Carp hotel moves forward; partisan conflict in the county redistricting commission; the history of the Granada Theatre building and the plan for a backlot plaza; protesters try to stop development near the San Marcos Foothills Preserve; Highway 1 repair timeline; artist Jane Gottlieb’s passionate embrace of color.
Recent Comments
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
Where's the "it's not in Montecito" comments? For looks really good in these photos! — Don
Loving this for Montecito! Net Zero and LEED Gold (plus-plus) aside, the design is striking, well-thought-out, and a nice departure from the same-same outdated architecture… — Vince
I've provided input to the CV Road for nearly 50 years working with developers as a Designer/Broker. We do have an assortment of styles and… — Maryanne Brillhart