Rarely available authentic Spanish-style home, conveniently located just above the Santa Barbara Mission and steps to the Santa Barbara Tennis Club. This special property rests on a gated private flat acre with a park-like neighboring property as a backdrop. With an open floor plan, abundant natural light, courtyards, stone patios, generous gardens, oak trees, and numerous walkways, this home offers the quintessential Santa Barbara style of indoor/outdoor living. The gourmet kitchen is outfitted with a Thermador range, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and a generously sized island, all complemented with vaulted ceilings. The four bedrooms and three bathrooms offer a flexible layout and include a bedroom & full bathroom on a lower level with its own entry (continued). (continued) ... and parking area that would be an excellent candidate for an ADU. The remaining three bedrooms include two guest bedrooms, and a proper master suite with two closets, a brand new bathroom with marble finishes, and a balcony overlooking the seasonal creek. Enjoy BBQ dinners next to a fire while watching the sunset from the garden, or listen to the seasonal creek flow during the winter. A rainwater catchment pond supplies the fruit trees while the automatic drip system manages the gardens. The spacious detached two-car garage is equipped with a heavy-duty worktable, and the separate basement provides immense amounts of storage. Immaculate throughout, turn-key, and absolutely beautiful; this property offers an amazing peaceful escape, a feeling of space, and a high quality of life, while being close to all things Santa Barbara.
