1052 Las Alturas Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Experience richness and simplicity, quality and taste in an enchanting 2010 interpretation of a Spanish revival classic created by architect Tom Meaney and respected builders, Giffin & Crane. This Upper Riviera jewel of Santa Barbara style, set at the end of a private lane, forms a backdrop for a stunning panorama of sea, sky, and mountains: sparkling Channel Islands to the south, Montecito to the east, and Santa Ynez Range north to Carpinteria. Abundant picture windows and French doors bring the vistas into a graceful, thoughtfully designed interior featuring light, open floorplan with 9 to 12 foot ceilings, formal entry, great room concept, gourmet kitchen, 2 spacious Masters ensuite, office, and family/media room suitable as 3rd bedroom. Fine custom finishes include smooth-coat plaster, wrought iron railings, rustic teak flooring, knotty alder cabinetry, granite countertops, Marvin dual paned windows, and art lighting throughout. Superior systems include central air conditioning, security system, reverse osmosis, zoned heating, lycenene attic insulation, and underground utilities to the house. There is a 2 car finished garage with amenities and additional exterior parking. The .76 (+/-) acre site offers privacy yet is easy maintenance with beautiful drought tolerant California landscaping and drip irrigation. Views abound from the charming breakfast patio and lower level verandah....."El Paraiso" of red tile rooftop, bougainvillea, intoxicating vistas yet so close to Sheffield open space and Franceschi Park for recreation, the historic El Encanto Hotel for dining, the beloved Riviera Theatre, and beyond to all the fun restaurants and shops of Downtown Santa Barbara.