The colony of beach homes on Sand Point Road adorns a splendid stretch of coastline between the Pacific Ocean and the Carpinteria Salt Marsh Preserve. Sparkling brightly among the strand of gems is the distinctive estate at 591 Sand Point Road. Designed by Andy Neumann and completed for the current owners in 2003, the unique architectural statement is described by Neumann as follows: “While based on a traditional Cape Cod shingle style, the home is designed with cleaner, more contemporary lines and detailing, giving it a more updated feeling. The windows, for example, have true divided window panes, but their larger scale allows for bigger panes of glass to capture the ocean and mountain vistas. The gabled forms of the house create three separate zones - the main living spaces, the master suite and the children’s wing. These forms zigzag along the coastline, maximizing views, natural daylight and onshore breezes in each room. Large expanses of trellised, covered and uncovered deck areas provide ample exterior space for dining, entertaining or simply watching the dolphins swim by.”

 

The muted colors of the home, bleached cedar shingles interplaying with white doors, trim and trellises, synthesize harmoniously with the landscaping of beach grasses, sand dunes and olive trees. The subdued quiescence of the residence is a poignant counterpoint to the shifting energies of the ocean, which shares 190' of frontage with the property.

 

The interiors are defined by refined elegance, spacious volumes, generous fenestration and ease of circulation; these elements combine to create the ideal playground for light and views. The architectural detailing of white tongue-and-groove plank ceilings, exposed beams and trusses, and walls of plaster, panel or board and batten contrast eloquently with the dominant floor surface of dark Santos mahogany. A continuous series of paned windows and doors on the south-facing facade open to extensive, exotic hardwood decking and magnificent vistas of the ocean, islands and Santa Barbara coastline.

 

ENTRY: (12’x10’)   Limestone floor. Large paned north-facing window capturing marsh and mountain views.

 

GREAT ROOM: (38’x23’)   Combines living area and dining area. Mahogany floor. Large south-facing window framing ocean view. French doors to decks. Craftsman-styled fireplace with copper surround. 

  

KITCHEN: (19’x16’) Marble counters. Appliances include Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, KitchenAid dishwasher, Viking trash compactor, and GE microwave. Walk-in pantry with additional Sub-Zero. Sliding window pass-through to deck barbecue area.

 

SITTING ROOM: (17’x17’) Adjoins kitchen. Blue slate fireplace. Semicircular breakfast nook (11’x10’) with floor-to-ceiling windows.

 

MEDIA ROOM: (22’x22’) Dark wood paneled walls with state-of-the-art projection and audio equipment.

 

FAMILY ROOM: (16’x16’) Comfortable built-in seating. Wet bar with under counter refrigerator. Folding doors to deck.

 

MASTER BEDROOM: (19’x19’) View to ocean and harbor lights. Adjoining office (15’x12’) with built-in bookshelves and window seat. Master bath with spa tub, stall shower, his and hers walk-in closets, and separate exercise room.

 

BEDROOM ONE: (18’x16’) Door to exterior decking. Bathroom with tub and stall shower.

 

BEDROOM TWO: (18’x13’) View of mountains and salt marsh. Built-in window seat. Bathroom with stall shower.

 

BEDROOM THREE: (18’x14’) Bathroom with shower over tub.

 

GUEST HOUSE:    Detached from main residence with living quarters above one car garage. Living room (20’x14’) and bedroom (14’x12’) both have views of the mountains and salt marsh; bathroom has a large stall shower. 

 

ADDITIONAL AMENITIES:

Over 3000 square feet of exterior decks with built-in barbecue and fireplace.

State-of-the-art audio and visual systems.

Abundant storage areas including two rooms at ground level beneath the bedroom wing and an additional room behind the guest house garage.

Automated home control system.

Laundry room.

Security system.

Gate-guarded private road.

 

GARAGE:       Two-car, main house; One-car, guest house

SEWER:         Septic

HEATING:      Radiant