Bonnymede

Artful simplicity best describes this brilliantly and thoughtfully updated two-story Montecito condo, located at the desirable beachside Bonnymede enclave.  With the use of five key materials and lighting which unify the areas, the current residents created an open town home with wide expanses of gallery walls, built-in storage and seamless indoor/outdoor entertainment area which make the 1,410+/- sq.ft., 2 bedroom, 2 ½ bath feel spacious and bright. 

The living room and dining area with its Brazilian walnut floors open out to a south facing deck with ocean and park-like views of manicured lawns and gardens.  The deck floor has been raised to integrate smoothly with the interior.  A modern raised hearth fireplace, built-in oak entertainment center, floor to ceiling book and display cases have all been designed to mindfully use the space to create a relaxing environment and provide ample storage.

A sleek kitchen with counter tops of variegated granite offers plenty of space for a crew of cooks and expanses of uninterrupted gallery walls as there are no overhead cabinets.  A long island houses the range top and lots of storage as well as a double sink, convection/microwave oven and dish washer.  Integrated into the wall cabinets is a large refrigerator / freezer. The built in wine rack can house up to 90 bottles and is conveniently located just opposite a display of glassware and serving counter top.  Mountain views and natural light come in through a large window with gradated frosted glass providing privacy and openness at the same time.  A pocket door shields the kitchen on the occasions it’s needed and disappears into the wall to provide an open doorway.

Slate with hues of deep green, russet, charcoal and chocolate brown paves the entryway and also appears in the guest bath.  An entry closet with its frosted glass and wood door provides ample storage and for the days when hands are full, a little nudge will magically spring the door open.

Stairs of Brazilian walnut lead to the second floor.  The large master bedroom doors glide open to a balcony with wonderful ocean and garden views; en suite bathroom has slate countertops and the shower has a steam unit and instant hot water.  A walk-in closet is well organized and has a convenient laundry hamper which slides through the wall to open out onto the hall around the corner opposite the stacked washer and dryer. 

The second bathroom has a tub and shower combination and slate floor.  Currently, the guest bedroom is used as a study with an array of bookshelves and storage drawers with a wide bank of windows offering views of magnolia and jacaranda trees and the mountains.

Ideal as a second or primary residence, this home is conveniently near all the restaurants and shops of Montecito’s lower village. It is located at the beach, adjacent to the Four Seasons Biltmore—with all of its amenities and still only minutes from downtown Santa Barbara.  HOA fees provide security personnel at the front gate, community pool, spa, tennis courts, club house, gardening, insurance, landscaping, water, trash and property management.