Noteworthy new listings….
The 1965 home at 5399 Baseline Avenue ($10 million), a 6.33-acre property east of Santa Ynez, is a geometer’s delight, and the wild angles are set off with refreshing minimalism. Bonus points for the sunken bar, circular pool, and roomy gym. P.S. I feel obliged to point out that if you buy a Wolf range, you can opt for knobs that aren’t red.
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And then there’s 655 Oak Springs Lane ($9.995 million), where the midcentury-style architecture has been given an overlay that’s a little rustic, a little industrial, and a little glam. (And a little Madonna Inn, in the case of the primary shower.) I missed the chance to see it this week, so I don’t know whether the pool cabana could serve as a guest house, which would be welcome, as the main house has only three bedrooms. (Yes, “only”—for $10 million, you might hope for more.) Even if the 1990s style isn’t your jam, the resort feel of the 1.35-acre lot, on a private lane east of Lotusland, definitely has an appeal.
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Perfect for a throuple with boundaries, 725 Ashley Road ($7.5 million) comprises three buildings—a main house with one guest house next door and the other by the gate—that are ready for attention. The .87-acre lot has some gorgeous trees.
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Location is everything at 2101 Edgewater Way ($5.995 million), a 1950 house on the edge of the West Mesa bluff. The floor plan is functional enough, notwithstanding the tiny bedrooms and guest-bath pinch point, and the view is sublime. The fence on the north side blocks a shared gravel driveway.
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I’ll be interested to see what 5529 Calle Arena ($3.995 million) goes for. On one hand, the surfaces could stand a refresh, the east side of the house is a many-leveled warren, and the Carpinteria neighborhood is modest. On the other hand, it’s essentially beachfront, if you don’t mind the train tracks. My gut says $4.2 million.
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And a few others worth checking out:
••• 1116 Hill Road ($4.295 million): 1958 three-bedroom near Butterfly Beach in decent shape, although why is the fridge blocking some of the kitchen cabinets?
••• 240 Hot Springs Road ($3.995 million): Cute two-bedroom cottage on a busy street, with a sport court where you can practice your three-pointers.
••• 925 Chelham Way ($3.495 million): 1984 house near Cold Spring School redone in a pleasing Scandinavian style (below).
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RE: 5399 Baseline: This from Sub Zero/Wolf: Red knobs are a traditional and distinctive feature of Wolf ranges. They are often associated with the brand’s high-quality, professional-style cooking ranges. While other knob colors like black or stainless steel are available, the iconic red knobs are a key identifier of a Wolf range.
It’s like buying a mercedes or bmw and removing their signature piece.
I think the red knobs look pretty cool.