Montecito

Ocean views abound from this 3/2.5 Montecito Craftsman home.  Almost every room enjoys glorious vistas, with large picture windows bringing sea and mountains indoors and bathing the interior with abundant natural light.

The architecturally interesting floorplan begins with the soaring entry hall with its cathedral ceilings.  A dramatic living room with 20-foot ceilings is enhanced with a gas fireplace surrounded by an antique wood mantel and polished hardwood floors. The dining area shares a sense of drama with a floor-to-ceiling window that looks out to the colorful garden and the ocean beyond. 

An inviting family room with  built-in bookcases and fireplace opens onto a patio ringed with roses and bougainvillea.  Entertaining is made easy by the many doors accessing the outdoor spaces.

The kitchen is sleek and modern with top appliances, granite counters, and custom cabinetry.  Adjoining the family room, even this room has views of the ocean and distant Channel Islands.

An upstairs master suite is spacious with an alcove suitable for  an office or nursery. A walk-in closet is well-organized with fittings by California Closets. The bedroom is completed with a  sunny deck for lounging and enjoying sea breezes. 

Two guest bedrooms are on the entry level.  Each has vista windows with plantation shutters.  A laundry room and attached oversized two-car garage complete the floorplan.

Built in 1999 by Investec Builders, the house is part of Summerland Heights, a planned unit development of twenty homes.   They share the protection of a five-acre meadow preserve, with access to hiking and biking paths nearby.  Mild climate, views, and ease of living:  this home has it all.