1164 Camino Del Rio, Santa Barbara, CA 93110

Crowning a hilltop rise in one of Santa Barbara's prime foothill neighborhoods, this enchanting contemporary property features a spacious open floor plan with three bedrooms, a formal office, and two-and-a-half bathrooms, with thoughtful custom details and ingenious storage solutions throughout. Secluded on nearly half an acre, this 4,426 square foot home in the highly desirable Mountain View School attendance area combines a convenient location with tranquility and breathtaking mountain views, and is situated in easy proximity to shopping, restaurants, parks, and hiking trails. Vibrant yet water-wise landscaping enhances the dramatic lines and curves of this striking architectural home. An airy, open floor plan throughout the first level lends a great room sensibility and is ideal for entertaining and relaxed living. Sensuous curves abound in the skylit entry area that includes an elegant powder room and leads to a spectacular dining area with a curvilinear bar and a bank of windows that overlook the back garden and the views beyond. Abundant sunlight pours into the airy, expansive living room through a double bank of clerestory windows that rise from a vaulted ceiling, accentuating the contemporary feel. An architectural mantel crowns a gas-lit granite fireplace and echoes the Deco-inspired curves of the entry and dining area, while lustrous beechwood floors and a glass slider to the pool area provide a relaxed California vibe. The striking vaulted ceiling and dual banks of clerestory windows are echoed in the adjoining room, discreetly concealed from the living room by sliding doors and ideal as an office or an additional bedroom. Expansive, custom built-in desks and wall-mounted cabinetry line both sides of the room, featuring deep drawers to accommodate files, computer accessories, and office supplies. Entirely imported from Germany, the open chef's kitchen boasts: -- black granite countertops and backsplash -- a stainless steel double sink with a Grohe faucet and water filter -- name-brand appliances, including a Sub-Zero built-in refrigerator -- a Miele dishwasher, and a Miele double oven system that includes specialized cookware and accessories. The integrated kitchen is laden with such thoughtfully engineered features as a built-in desk and command center, a concealed appliance lift, an appliance garage, plentiful storage cabinets with gliding pull-outs and drawers, a pull-out pantry, and a built-in step ladder, concealed in the baseboard, for accessing upper cabinets. A granite-topped island features a spacious breakfast bar, a Dacor electric cooktop with riser fan, a Thermador warming drawer, a prep sink, a wine fridge, and plentiful deep cookware storage. An adjacent walk-in pantry, lined with professional-grade metal shelving, offers additional storage options and includes a Frigidaire freezer. A bank of elegant custom cabinetry delineates the window-lined breakfast nook and cleverly conceals shelving and a plethora of pullout drawers. The kitchen transitions seamlessly to an inviting family room, where an extensive built-in storage and entertainment banquette lines the room, and a glass slider leads to the pool and back garden area to allow for effortless alfresco dining. A loft-like upper hallway houses the utility spaces and serves as a transition to the bedroom areas of the home. A convenient laundry room provides extra storage, a sink, and folding counters. The hall bath features a spacious double vanity, a custom round shower with a glass brick surround, a water-wise bathtub, and a wet/dry cedar sauna. In the adjacent bedroom, twin Murphy beds and a drop-down desk unit nestle in a bank of custom-built library shelving. The bedroom at the end of the hall is customized for crafting, with a riser in the built-in desk to accommodate a sewing machine, and customized drawers for storing thread spools and craft supplies. Multiple walk-in closets with automatic lighting, custom cabinetry, and a window bench provide ample storage. A Berber-carpeted staircase, lined with footlights, leads to the tranquil ambiance of the master sanctuary, which features a massive his-and-hers closet suite and a lavish bathroom. A soaring vaulted ceiling with double banks of clerestory windows allows for passive cooling, supplemented by a built-in air conditioner, and glass sliders open to a broad balcony showcasing sweeping panoramic views of the hillsides, ocean, and islands. An expansive his-and-her closet spans an entire hallway, softly illuminated with footlights, and features customized closet systems, including a storage loft with ladder, a custom ironing board, and a built-in makeup vanity. The opulent marble ensuite bathroom boasts a sumptuous jetted tub, a separate oversized shower, a dual-sink vanity with a laundry chute, and a water closet with bidet. Oversized windows reveal dramatic canyon vistas, stunning sunsets, and dazzling views of the sparkling Pacific and Channel Islands beyond. The outdoors beckons from all areas of the home. Terraces wreathed with vibrant mandevilla vines lead to the back garden via multiple glass sliders. An enticing pool with a diving board and an automatic cover, a roomy hot tub, and a built-in grill station compel summer pool parties. Broad steps descend through the lush, yet drought-friendly, plantings to a secret garden, where raised garden beds and abundant fruit trees, including fig, persimmon, and multiple citrus, await. The adjacent oak woodland is a private reserve, allowing for serenity and endless mountain, ocean, and island views. The home features an abundance of conservation-minded upgrades. A 7,000-gallon cistern, buried in the yard, collects run-off to water the garden. Nest thermostats efficiently regulate warm floors and multiple heating zones. While 4800 kw photovoltaic panels harness solar energy to provide electricity for the home, resulting in lower electric bills, the house is also oriented to be passively solar, maximizing opportunities for heating and cooling. Both the front and back gardens are serviced by an automated drip irrigation system. Interiors feature custom cabinetry by local craftsman Ted Long and Danish beech hardwood floors throughout the first level. Clerestory windows are remotely-activated, offering natural ventilation, and custom window treatments throughout the home include maintenance-free interior blinds, sealed between the panes to protect from dust and damage. Discreet inlets for a Vacu-Maid central vacuum system service the entire home. The finished double garage boasts interior access, ample storage shelving and cabinetry, and a separate workshop. The two-year new metal roof completes this spectacular home.

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