Custom 2 story Ranch located on a privately situated level acre in Carpinteria Foothills. This unique home and separate studio sit behind an enclosed gated patio entry with semi-circular drive and 2 car garage. The property also provides for multiple onsite parking and includes a large side yard with separate entrance for RV parking recreational storage.
The main floor comprises a formal Living Room and Dining Room, Family Room, Downstairs Master Bedroom and Bath, Large 2nd Bedroom with French Doors, and Full 2nd Bath, each having an outside entrance to the outdoor garden area. The main floor also has a Full laundry room/pantry, half bath, and Office with separate entrance. The entry stairwell leads to an Upstairs Master Suite and Bath with Sitting Room and Fireplace, 2 walk in closets, and several View Decks. An outdoor spiral staircase lease to a rooftop "widow's walk" for star gazing and enjoying panoramic views.
A great Chef's Kitchen with a large Butcher Block Island and copper prep sink provides for both ample work space and casual sit down occupancy and entertaining.
The wrap around deck and exterior patios can be easily accessed from interior points which provide unimposing entry to outdoor living spaces and to the spa and solar heated pool.
A private guest/artist studio shares the main patio entry. Its Light filled, Open floor plan with picture windows and high ceiling includes full kitchen, separate bedroom/office and bath.
Richly landscaped grounds (a Botanic garden) border the entire property with meandering pathways, meditation area with fishpond and rock garden, fruit trees, and herb and vegetable garden. The garden area includes a greenhouse and a free-standing storage building. Additionally, the property is fully fenced and has access to nearby bridal/hiking trails and Toro creek.
This aesthetic and unique property has much to be appreciated in its park like setting, allowing for privacy, spaciousness, and versatility, in accommodating a variety of living environments.
