4595 Via Maria/Santa Barbara

Spectacular sunsets and expansive ocean, Channel Island, and mountain views from every room of this beautiful and captivating light-filled house with 6 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. On the market for the first time in over 20 years, this single level home enjoys just over 3,700 square feet of living space and .73 acres with a pool. It is the site of the first home in the neighborhood, chosen specifically for its views, and is in the coveted Mountain View School District.

Excellent floor plan with large open kitchen, family room, and living room/dining room with two fireplaces. This modern ranch embodies Santa Barbara living at its best with notes of Mediterranean influence and charm. Large Malibu windows and skylights create a light and airy indoor/outdoor experience throughout the home. The current owner has updated, renovated, and maintained the home and yard beautifully. The kitchen is one central gathering space of the home and features skylights, spacious breakfast nook with bay window, large island with two sinks, walk-in pantry, stainless appliances, stand-alone fridge and freezer, double oven, and sliding doors to the back patio, and is open to a family room with slate fireplace. The other central space of the home is the grand living room with masonry fireplace, semi-formal dining room, sliding doors to the back patio, and stunning ocean and mountain views. The large primary suite features a walk-in closet with additional walk-in cedar closet, jetted spa tub, toilet/bidet room, more beautiful views, and sliding doors to the back patio. The versatile property enjoys 5 additional bedrooms with options for guest suite, spacious home offices, and/or home gym.

Matching the spacious and captivating interior is the private and fully usable yard. On just under ¾ of an acre, the exterior of the home features a large rear deck, swimming pool, custom tiled cabinetry for an outdoor kitchen, half basketball court, and five terraced areas for recreation, entertaining, gardening, and relaxing – not to mention the gorgeous ocean/island/mountain views! While your eyes enjoy the view, your taste buds will enjoy the bountiful vegetation that encompasses the property – this home is a treat for all five senses! Twenty fruit trees include Hass avocado, naval orange, seedless tangerine, lemon, Mexican lime, Blenheim apricot, plums, persimmon, mission fig, pineapple guava, cherimoya, apple, pear, and more! Also included are blackberries, a vegetable garden, and steel troughs as raised planters for growing strawberries, vegetables, and flowers. From family gatherings to gracious entertaining, this property also has a large circular driveway with ample parking, drive-through carport with built-in storage cabinets, additional rear driveway and a generous 10’x20’ shed and workspace, and solar electric system with panels on the roof. Spacious lot layout, home layout, and fabulous location make this ocean, island, and mountain view property a must-see hidden gem!