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Noteworthy new listings also include a spare renovation on School House Lane; foothill hacienda; dark, shingled, and woodsy on Eucalyptus Hill; spec reno at the heart of the San Roque spiderweb; two Montecito condos; and more.
Other recent news: Santa Barbara considers disincentivizing landlords to renovate; teacher layoffs by the Santa Barbara Unified School District; county to increase oversight of battery storage systems; “Restraining Order Violation” in Montecito; more studies of noise impacts of space launches; cannabis farms required to install carbon scrubbers; lawsuit by residents affected by cannabis stench granted class-action status; cannabis farm goes bankrupt.
If you’ve been waiting for something truly special in Montecito, this is it—a place where every inch of the property has been designed for comfort, beauty, and a life well-lived.
With five million people living in the Phoenix metropolitan area, there has to be something interesting to do—besides play golf or lie by a pool—for a few days, right?
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315 E. Micheltorena Street is the perfect blend of old and new, maintaining original architectural features of the original 1890 home, while also showcasing a meticulous renovation. Come take a look at one of the upcoming open houses.
Last week’s sales also include the pretty renovation on Mission Canyon Road; Hedgerow off-market; foothill Tuscan; Balinese ornamentation in West Mesa; Glendessary Lane farmhouse; 1905 house on E. Valerio Street; fixer/teardown across from Shoreline Park; and more.
More food news: Two of the Dutch Garden’s owners are moving on; Black Sheep now has a bar; New Orleans–style Friday lunch at Bar Lou; profile of wholesale baker La Gourmandise; new coffee-and-DJ hang-out party; everything you need to know about this year’s Tomatomania.
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
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