This stunning 4 Bed, 2 Bath craftsman home on the Westside offers a spacious floor plan with 1444 SF, numerous updates and an ultra-convenient location. Enjoy the large fenced yards and patios year-round. Nearby parks, shops and restaurants, as well as easy access to Downtown SB (<1 mile), City College and the Beach (1.5 miles) make this home appealing for investors and homeowners alike! Curb appeal abounds at this Westside craftsman bungalow. Behind a white picket fence lies an inviting front porch--perfect for enjoying morning coffee or socializing with neighbors. Inside you will find an open layout that flows from living room to dining room to kitchen for a great room feel that is rare in homes of this vintage. The windows throughout have been updated to dual-paned for added quiet and energy efficiency. A remote-controlled gas fireplace in the living room combines warmth, charm and convenience. The kitchen has been remodeled with newer cabinets, granite counters and stainless steel appliances. The living spaces share newer wood floors, while the bedrooms enjoy the original hardwood.
Two bedrooms downstairs and two upstairs provide flexible living options for dual living, large families or tenants. The main bathroom has been remodeled with slate tile floors, a newer vanity with granite counter and a large tiled walk-in shower. The period built-ins were retained to preserve the original period charm.
A second bathroom is also on the main level, at the back of the home, easily accessed from the two upstairs bedrooms. A large laundry room has built in storage, perfect for use as a pantry for the adjacent kitchen, and also holds the washer and dryer with nearby counter space for convenience. A newer back deck overlooks the large, fully fenced back yard. The private one-car garage has additional storage space built on and the interior of the home offers loads of extra storage under the stairs and in the expansive, partially finished and easily accessible attic.
This charming home has numerous updates, while still retaining the charm that the era is known for. The location puts it close to all the essentials and just minutes from downtown Santa Barbara or the beach. Whether as a personal home or an income property, this delightful home stands out as an ideal property.
