Unique and versatile. Organically rising from the very land it sits upon, this original adobe has been restored to perfection and expanded under the meticulous eye of a local artist. Privately situated close to town, this home, the first built on the Lane, has views up and down the canyon and out to the ocean with a spectacular sunset orientation. The single level hacienda courtyard is stunning with fireplace, built-in bbq, relaxing fountain, striking plantings and curated entertainment areas. This idyllic adobe + award winning sustainable addition was carefully designed to blend into the land utilizing tiers of stone walls and stone clad levels staying true to the organic nature of the adobe. Both the original adobe and the addition were designed to maximize energy efficiency The home is designed for a compound style of living with the Stonehouse - a spacious open floor plan casita with its own private gated access. In 2004 an award winning sustainable addition was carefully designed to blend into the land utilizing tiers of stone walls and stone clad levels staying true to the organic nature of the adobe. Both the original adobe and the addition were designed to maximize energy efficiency.
The Stonehouse is an open floor plan casita with with French doors all around in capture the views through the trellis covered pergola. There is a light filled living and dining space warmed by a fireplace, a spacious bedroom, two bathrooms with walk-in showers, a laundry room, and even a walk-in closet off the bedroom.
The addition also includes an expansion of the adobe and the addition of a stunning two-story high atrium style recreation room with magnificently beamed ceilings echo the adobe's living room ceiling with custom lighting by TECH lighting and radiant floor heating. This versatile space includes a loft, a bath with walk-in shower, storage area, work space, and open floor plan. One side of the studio has a nanodoor to access the sweeping view patio looking over serene garden and canyon views as well magnificent sunset views.
As incredible as the home is you will spend most of your time outside in one of the many niches or spacious terraces. The adobe features a characteristic Mexican tiled courtyard oozing with charm and including a fireplace, fountain, built-in barbeque, niches for reading and resting and an oak tree covered deck. Wander down to the studio patio with its 300 degree views or enjoy the shade of the trellis-covered lower level veranda.
The magnificently curated garden is dotted with secret sheds, workshops and paths planted with diverse and lush native plantings including succulents, grape vines, cacti, rosemary, lavender, Pride of Madeira and many fruit trees. Wander around the property and find artfully placed seating and al fresco eating and entertaining areas.
The property has been featured in numerous magazines including Home & Living Trends & Santa Barbara Seasons Magazine. There are too many details to list but include wood beamed ceilings, 6 fireplaces, primary bedroom suite with its own sitting area warmed by a fireplace, walk-in California closet, stunning primary bath with custom deep soaking plaster tub, walk-in shower, radiant heating, heated towel rack, and quartz countertops on custom cabinets with appliance closets. You will love the remodeled eat in kitchen with newer recessed Viking French Door Oven, Viking gas cooktop, refinished custom Gaggeneau cabinets, gas fireplace with remote, Italian stone farmhouse sink, quartz countertops and wall, Brizio touch faucet, and under-counter lighting. The dining/family room has a large stone fireplace and a hidden pantry. There is an office with ample built-ins and a guest bedroom with beautiful bathroom. Other features including fire hardening improvements including dual pane windows, custom Calgacrete tile flooring, hardscape around the home and tree trimming. There are 70 solar panels, a new master electric panel, a gated driveway to the guest apartment, a motor court, a two car garage, stucco and tile roofed accessory structure used as a workshop, a Gatehouse used as a storage room, and two luscious repurposed potting sheds. The sum is much greater than the parts. This home must be experienced to appreciate the serenity and beauty.