Lower Riviera

Exquisite move-in ready D’Alfonso California cottage with exceptional views of the ocean, harbor, city & islands!! Extensively remodeled in 2013 this 3B/3B, over 2,500 sq ft home invites one to live the casual coastal lifestyle. 

Located on a quiet cul-de-sac on the Lower Riviera the floor plan allows for all of the main living on the entry level including 2 bedrooms with one being the Master Bedroom.  The Living Room has vaulted cove ceilings & a charming view deck to enjoy the views & sunsets.  The Kitchen offers high-end appliances, counters with Caesarstone & Subway backsplashes & a large island.  There is a 3rd bedroom & full bath on the garden level downstairs along with a charming hospitality area. 

The professional landscaping is drought tolerant & includes a beautiful shaped arbor made from mulberry trees.  This home is South facing filling it with light & warmth!

Original contractor:  Alex D’Alfonso

Remodel architect:  JR Walz from Orange County

Remodel contractor:  Brian Lynch Construction

Landscape architect:  Paul Hendershot from Ojai

List of Improvements

Electrical:

• All new electrical wiring throughout the house
• New electrical panels both upstairs and downstairs

Plumbing: 

• All new plumbing throughout the house
• New sewer line going from house to main drain

Complete and extensive remodel of kitchen:

• New custom cabinets
• Caesarstone counter tops
• Subway tile backsplash
• Viking stove and hood
• Pot filler
• Polished Nickel fixtures
• KitchenAid wall oven, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator
• Farmhouse sink
• New light fixtures

Complete and extensive remodel of bathrooms:

• New custom cabinets
• Caesarstone counter tops
• New toilets
• Subway tile showers and backsplash
• Penny tile floors
• New sinks
• Polished nickel fixtures
• Glass shower door in master bathroom
• New light fixtures

Additional items:

• All new recessed lighting in kitchen, office, hallways and bathrooms
• All new duct work throughout the house
• New insulation
• New drywall
• New paint interior and exterior
• New hardwood flooring in kitchen, dining room, entry, stairs, and lower level to match existing original hardwood
• Repaired all rope and weights for the original windows throughout
• New windows added in remodeled spaces
• New rain gutters around the house
• New alarm system
• New tank-less water heater
• New water softener
• New garage door and opener
• New door hardware on front, side and backdoor
• New carpeting in lower level bedroom
• New ceiling fans in all bedrooms
• All new light fixtures inside and out, with the exception of the original entry light, which was rewired and painted
• Remodeled laundry room - tile, light fixtures, Maytag Maxima low energy washer/dryer
• Remodeled interior entry and back patio to remove Spanish tile.  Removed arches in front interior entry 
• Converted front upstairs bedroom into a study by removing door to interior entry.
• Removal of large rock fireplace previously in the living room and the chimney
• Expanded livable space into downstairs basement area by adding approximately 500 sq ft of bedroom suite, bathroom and hospitality area
• Sealed up window into garage from hallway, re-insulated attic area and sealed off all vents to outside of house with new wire grates

Landscaping:

• New French drains in front yard, around the house and in basement to improve drainage
• New front patio, side patio and downstairs patio with new rock work in certain areas
• New drought tolerant, low maintenance landscaping front and back
• New drip system in front and back yard
• New stone work in backyard
• New railings on back deck, side porch, and front yard including handrails and gate

Original to the house:

• Entry light
• Laundry door with window was repurposed to make the barn door going to the laundry area
• Most of the wood flooring all sanded and refinished to match new
• Corner sink in bathroom off kitchen (re-glazed)
• Most of the doors and hardware
• (4) Santa Barbara French doors
• All of the sash cord windows (all repaired)
• Some stone work in the front yard