And in other news: Insurance algorithms cause consternation; new womenswear boutique on E. Haley; Funk Zone mural debate; Milpas Street improvements.
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And in other recent news: Montecito bridge delays; U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill banning new offshore drilling; looking back at when people wintered in Montecito; the Tree of the Month.
And in other food-related news: Jeanine’s has opened a fourth location; Rascal’s pop-up schedule; and Bettina’s peach-and-poblano pizza.
The shape of the 1987 house is fairly conventional, but the redesign and finishes make it both of the moment and timeless.
Five newly listed properties that don’t warrant posts of their own, including a veritable resort in Montecito; a 1930s San Roque charmer; an outdoor entertaining haven off Milpas; and a vacant lot in Hope Ranch.
And in other recent news: Santa Barbara’s second pot shop has opened; more development coming to the Funk Zone; comparing the sites for a new police headquarters; hikers saved by putting a message in a bottle.
Also newly reduced: Brand-new Montecito house down $300,000 after only five weeks on the market; Riven Rock Road property with a killer view; Hope Ranch chateau now available for less than the owner paid; funky Gaudí-inspired villa.
The Quail H Ranch in Santa Ynez is a gentleman rancher’s dream come true. Or maybe a gentleman vintner’s: According to the listing, it’s “ideal for establishing a premium Bordeaux varietal vineyard.”
“Are there any plans to fix the bridge that used to link San Ysidro Lane and E. Mountain Drive, before the debris flow destroyed it?” asks F. “It was a handy way for residents on the E. Mountain side to reach the Ranch for dinner.” Here’s a report on the project’s status.
In 2014, someone bought the 1930 house at 848 Picacho Lane for $5.5 million. Now it’s on the market for $15 million.
Burning Questions
- What’s the Status of the Decommissioning of Rincon Island?
- What Happened to the Gas Flame on Highway 101?
- What Do We Know About the Proposed Apartment Complex at 1 Hot Springs Road?
- Why Is the Castillo Street Undercrossing Always Wet?
- What’s the History of This Tower on Ortega Ridge?
- What’s Up With These Sculptures on a Hillside in Summerland?
- Is There a Master Plan for the New Walking Paths in Montecito?
Recent Comments
“In our very temperate climate”. We need an edit button! ???? — AFC
Respectfully, State st and lots of retail were failing long before Covid. I used to go to Wendy foster and Nordstrom on canon perdido and… — AFC
The link to your story about the rattlesnake in your kitchen almost made me pee my pants! Andy the Wildlife Trapper is legend. — Mary M
Erik: Thanks for the rattlesnake story and the detailed photos: I probably won't sleep for a week. On a serious note--important information. — Kevin S
Thank you for posting the survey. Agreed, something like Option 1. The house is, let’s be direct, ugly. The view is incredible. Of course, the… — Andy
Sad the iconic Wendy Foster store is another victim of the State st demise. One of the many 'go to' shopping experiences on State has… — Pam Shalhoob
Redoing the Biltmore for years just to put a Nobu in is so unbearably cringe — Josh
The new Enoteca bar place is quite gawdy. I walked by it the other day on the way to the post office, peeked inside, looks… — Karen F
Nevermind I see the post about it in the next section. : ) — NJS
Will the Biltmore still be managed by the Four Seasons? — NJS