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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Home/Estate
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,492 sqft
Price per Sqft $972
Subdivision 20 - Bel Air Knolls
MLS Listing ID 26-2436
Style Colonial,Estate
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1983
Lot Size 0.360 Acres
Acres 0.36
Lot Dimensions 15681.6
Property Sub-Type Home/Estate
Source Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service
Property Description
Recent improvements blend timeless character with today's modern comforts, including a gourmet kitchen featuring newer quality appliances, a double oven with warming drawer, new gas cooktop, filtered drinking water system, whole-house water softener, and a large walk-in pantry. Additional improvements include luxury plank flooring, all-new dual-pane windows with Argon-filled insulated glass, newly landscaped grounds, a designer concrete driveway, an expanded concrete patio, and an architectural dimensional shingle roof replaced by the current owners.
Privately positioned, the generous Primary Suite enjoys stunning mountain views, two walk-in closets, and an elegantly remodeled ensuite bath featuring stone finishes, a custom-crafted dual vanity, and an enlarged glass shower with a built-in bench. The bedrooms each have windows that frame views of the surrounding gardens, mountains, and neighborhood while filling the home with natural light.
Designed to bring people together, the formal living and dining rooms, the spacious family room and kitchen create an ideal setting for both gatherings and memorable occasions. French doors open to the private dining patio, where indoor and outdoor living blend seamlessly amid the surrounding gardens and expansive lawns. The easily accessible attic features ocean views and is not included in the square footage, providing valuable additional space while offering an inspiring retreat for a home office, media room, or quiet escape.
Beautifully landscaped entry gardens welcome you home, while the expansive front and rear lawns provide exceptional space for recreation, entertaining, or relaxing in the peaceful surroundings. Mature landscaping is complemented by a spectacular garden arch draped in mature purple wisteria, colorful flowering gardens, succulents, and fruit trees including avocado, tangerine, orange, fig, and pomegranate. Organic raised garden beds with strawberries and room to grow artichokes, lettuces, herbs, and seasonal vegetables, invite a true farm-to-table lifestyle.
Gather beneath the fragrant wisteria, relax around the fire pit on cool Santa Barbara evenings, or enjoy outdoor dining surrounded by lush gardens and mountain views. Multiple outdoor gathering areas create inviting spaces for entertaining, while the expansive grounds offer potential space for a future pool, providing even more opportunities to enjoy Santa Barbara's celebrated indoor-outdoor lifestyle.
The oversized two-car garage offers custom built-in cabinetry and abundant storage, complemented by multiple storage closets and custom built-ins throughout the home, providing exceptional functionality for everyday living.
Located just minutes from the scenic trails of Elings Park, Hendry's Beach, the 70-acre Douglas Preserve, Lazy Acres Market, the Mesa neighborhood, local restaurants, shops, and exceptional walking and bicycling opportunities, as well as Santa Barbara's vibrant downtown, this remarkable residence offers the perfect balance of privacy, convenience, outdoor recreation, and timeless appeal.
Location
State CA
County Santa Barbara
Community 20 - Bel Air Knolls
Direction Travel north on US-101 and exit at Las Positas Road. Turn left on Las Positas Road, continue past the Modoc Road intersection, then turn left on Portesuello Avenue. Turn right onto Bel Air Drive.
Interior
Interior Features Walk-In Closet(s), Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s)
Fireplaces Type Family Room
Fireplace Yes
Window Features Drapes,Blinds
Laundry 220V Elect, Gas Hookup, Laundry Room
Exterior
Exterior Feature Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation T/O
Parking Features Garage, RV Access/Parking, Inside Entrance, Storage, Attached
Garage Spaces 2.0
Community Features Sidewalks, Street Lights
Total Parking Spaces 2
Building
Lot Description Level, Near Public Transit
Foundation Slab
Water Meter In, SB Wtr
Architectural Style Colonial, Estate
New Construction No
Others
Tax ID 043-280-006
Acceptable Financing Conventional, Cash
Listing Terms Conventional, Cash
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John R Thompson
Broker/Owner | License ID: 01200900
Broker/Owner License ID: 01200900