Montecito

YEAR BUILT:     1999
SQUARE FEET:  2,875 + GARAGE
LOT SIZE:        13,068
APN:                005-680-005

Situated atop a gentle knoll, this private and graceful home, with ocean, island and mountain views is a perfect retreat.  Every room offers indoor outdoor living with doors opening to patios, decks and gardens with lovely views beyond.

The well built and spacious home offers a large open living room with soaring ceilings and ocean view deck, as well as an intimate family room with built-in media center, fireplace, walls of bookshelves and an ocean view covered patio that opens to the front entry garden. The gourmet kitchen is adjoining with a great eat at bar that overlooks the well planned cooking center of the home featuring pecan cabinetry, stainless appliances, a center island and sliding doors that open to a mountain view covered patio and rear gardens. The formal dining room is the focal point of the two story entry with a large picture window to take in the garden and mountain views.

The enormous master bedroom suite is on its own upper floor and has an ocean view deck, a picture window to the north to take in the mountain and Valley Club views and lots of room for sleeping, lounging or workspace as one chooses.  There are two walk in closets and the bathroom has his and her sink areas, a large tub, separate shower and toilet closet.  The guest suite is on the entry level, previously being two bedrooms, is now a spacious room with two sliding doors to the rear gardens and wonderful mountain views.  The second bathroom has a glass enclosed tub shower.

This is an easy location for getting to shopping, restaurants, the beach or the miles of trails for hiking that are nearby.  The Summerland Heights Association amenities include a private 4 acre bunch grass preserve overlooking the ocean with strolling paths exclusive to the homeowners.  The association fee of $300 includes maintenance of the preserve, private streets and professional management.

Shown by appointment only.