Upper East

This stunning "green" contemporary home in the heart of Santa Barbara's historic Upper East offers cutting-edge design, one-level living, casual elegance, and easy access to downtown on nearly 4/10 of an acre with a detached artist's studio.

The core of the main house is a dramatic great room with 16' ceilings and walls of glass that open fully to both front and rear porches for great indoor/outdoor living.  Flanking this room are two wings: one contains a den with fireplace and an airy master suite.  The opposite wing has a state-of-the-art kitchen, laundry, secondary bath, and office.  Most rooms offer direct access to the garden. Upstairs, over the office wing, are three more bedrooms. 

Throughout, the home has been sensitively designed to maximize light and minimize energy use.  The materials and finishes were chosen for non-toxic and sustainable properties.  Award-winning architect Michelle Kaufmann is nationally known for her sustainable and green designs.  Local landscape architect Margie Grace is a "Santa Barbara Beautiful" award winner.

Photography by John Swain Photography.