New York Times Features Montecito Property
Recently a reporter from the New York Times reached out to Jenny about our listing at 1424 La Vereda Lane, Montecito. We represented the sellers of this home built by renown architect Wallace Neff in 1922. We not only fell in love with this Spanish Colonial home, but with our clients as well. At the time of print, we had just accepted an offer at $3,150,000. We know this house will continue to be a wonderful home for the lucky buyers!
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Montecito | $2.95 Million
A 1922 Spanish-style house with four bedrooms and four bathrooms, on a 0.6-acre lot
This house was designed by the architect Wallace Neff for John Willis Baer, the president of Occidental College from 1906 to 1916, and incorporates Spanish and Mediterranean elements. Original tiles throughout the house remain intact, as does an elevated platform in the living room designed to be occupied by musicians during large parties.
The ocean and a number of high-end resorts are within a few blocks of the property, as is shopping that includes organic markets and bakeries.
Size: 3,684 square feet
Price per square foot: $801
Indoors: Behind a gate is a driveway that leads to the front of the house, where there are two entrances: a front door that opens into a bright foyer and a second door, up a set of exterior stairs, that leads directly onto the stage in the formal living room.
The living room is to the right of the entry hall, with high ceilings and a fireplace trimmed in blue-and-white tile. Off the living room is a sunroom with floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors that open to the backyard.
To the left of the front door is a dining room with more glass doors opening to the backyard. A corridor connects this space to the kitchen, which has original Saltillo tile floors, inset with blue-and-white tiles that resemble those produced by the well-known Malibu Potteries in the 1920s. The appliances are stainless steel, and the center island is topped with green marble.
A hallway connects the breakfast area to an office large enough to use as a guest room, with beamed ceilings and an original wood door. Also on this side of the house is a guest room with Saltillo tile floors. The office and guest room have their own bathrooms.
From the foyer, a staircase trimmed in decorative tile leads to the second level. To the left of the landing is the primary suite, which has a stucco fireplace in one corner and a balcony overlooking the grounds. The en suite bathroom has sky-blue tile framing the tub, shower and mirrors.
To the right of the upstairs landing are two guest rooms, one with a balcony; they share a white-tiled bathroom with a combination tub and shower.
Outdoor space: From the back of the house, a brick path cuts through the yard to a deck large enough to hold a dining table. The grounds include a grove with trees bearing plums, persimmons, peaches and apricots. A previous owner, a bird lover, added an aviary to the property, illuminated at night by 18 iron lamps. The attached garage holds two cars.
Taxes: $34,224 (estimated)
Contact: Jenny Easter, the Easter Team, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, 805-570-0403; easterteamrealtors.com
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