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A Rare Opportunity for a Major Montecito Estate of Your Own

Come walk the land—more than three pristine acres near the renowned Lotusland botanical garden, world-class hiking and biking trails, and the Upper Village—and see what it inspires in you.

What’s the Housing Development Under Construction Next to the Polo Fields?

“A fairly large new housing development is being built near the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club. I would estimate a few dozen homes are under construction, with a sound wall to block freeway noise. Mature, old-wood olive trees were just planted by the entrance. Any news about these homes?”

Upper East Georgian Revival Sells for $6.57 Million

Last week’s sales also include a 1970 split-level near the Hot Springs trailhead; Jeff Shelton hot potato; Yankee Farm equestrian property; Montecito three-bedroom for $4.4 million; Hope Ranch ranch house; Riviera renovation; and more.

A World-Renowned Health Retreat Is Opening Outside Santa Barbara

Blue Oak Retreat will be a sister outpost to British Columbia’s Mountain Trek Health Reset Retreat, which has won awards from all the major travel publications.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!)

1951 Farmhouse on Glendessary Lane

Noteworthy new listings also include an Upper Village spec reno; midcentury energy in Hope Ranch; 1930s bones on the Carpinteria side of Toro Canyon; Santa Fe style on San Antonio Creek Road; Eucalyptus Hill project; and more.

Robin Donaldson’s NYC-Style Loft in Downtown Santa Barbara

The 1-of-1 home at 414B Anacapa Street is unlike anything else in town—a living piece of art that embodies the Santa Barbara lifestyle. the 3,000-plus-square-foot residence features four bedrooms, four baths, a separate office with its own bath, and seamless indoor-outdoor living.

Santa Barbara Is Trying for a Creek Buffer Ordinance Again

Other recent news: The Wine Business Improvement District has been approved; tenant-vs.-landlord drama at 215 Bath Street; the city’s Public Works director is leaving; Craig Case’s trial for embezzlement; Faitell Attractions is closing; the fight over development on the Gaviota Coast.