A Renovated Midcentury With Indoor/Outdoor Spaces Asks $2.8M in Santa Barbara, CA
In the hilltop community of Bel Air Knolls in Santa Barbara, California, a 1962 home is on the market after a recent renovation. The 1,815-square-foot residence at 1144 Portesuello Avenue offers four bedrooms and two full bathrooms, plus one partial bath. It also includes a spacious garage, as well as more than 800 square feet of landscaped gardens and private rear patios.
Built in 1962, the renovated, 1,815-square-foot home at 1144 Portesuello Avenue in Santa Barbara, California, is currently listed for $2,795,000.
Multiple skylights illuminate the home’s primary living area, which features vaulted ceilings, a full-height fireplace, and wide-plank European oak floors. A 14-foot panoramic folding door connects the living room to a large patio with an al fresco dining setup and multiple outdoor lounges.
Panoramic doors connect the main living area to the landscaped gardens and rear patio.
The living room sits below a vaulted ceiling with wooden beams and two skylights.
A full-height fireplace anchors the primary gathering space, which connects to a dining area and chef’s kitchen.
On the other side of the main living room, an open dining space connects to a chef’s kitchen updated with custom cabinetry, an oversize island, and luxury appliances. Modern brass fixtures and wooden shelves add a touch of warmth to the muted palette.
The chef’s kitchen features custom cabinetry and an oversize island.
Brass fixtures, wooden shelving, and European oak floors add warmth to the muted palette.
The primary bedroom features a custom, walk-in closet and an en suite bathroom with Italian terrazzo flooring and a large, step-in shower. Scroll ahead to see more of the residence, currently listed for $2,795,000.
The primary bedroom sits at the rear of the residence and overlooks part of the yard.
The main suite includes a custom, walk-in closet that provides ample storage for residents.
An en suite bathroom with a large, step-in shower offers direct access to the patio.
The primary bath also features Italian terrazzo floors.
One of the bedrooms can be used as a home office with a built-in desk nook.
In total, the home offers four bedrooms.
There are two full bathrooms and one partial bath.
The bedrooms feature white-painted walls and hardwood floors.
The landscaped gardens and rear patio span more than 800 square feet.
The outdoor space includes an al fresco dining area.
There are multiple outdoor lounge areas to enjoy with family and friends.
A cozy outdoor seating area with a fire pit connects to the home’s interior via folding glass doors.
There is also a cedar hot tub tucked into a lush corner of the patio.
The Santa Barbara home offers updated, light-filled living spaces that facilitate seamless indoor/outdoor living.
1144 Portesuello Avenue in Santa Barbara, California, is currently listed for $2,795,000 by Tyler Mearce and Renee Marvin of Sotheby’s International Realty – Montecito Brokerage.
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