1490 La Cima Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Handcrafted, detailed, and soulful, 1490 La Cima Road is a Santa Barbara residence increasingly difficult to replicate. Built in 2007 as the personal family home of Bruce Giffin of Giffin & Crane, in collaboration with Harrison Design, this extraordinary property reflects exceptional craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and a remarkable setting. Privately situated on a gated, half-acre knoll surrounded by mature oaks, the home enjoys sweeping mountain and city views, glimpses of the ocean, and direct access to Elings Park. Sandstone masonry, reclaimed oak floors, handcrafted beams, and custom wood doors bring warmth and character, while expansive steel-framed windows, soaring ceilings, and carefully considered sight lines frame the spectacular surroundings. Designed for both intimate living and gracious entertaining, the living, dining, kitchen, and family rooms flow seamlessly to outdoor terraces and gardens. Four spacious ensuite bedrooms, including one on the main level, are complemented by a library, office, and generous music and media room. Beautifully landscaped grounds offer inviting spaces for outdoor dining and relaxation, including a terrace with a built-in Viking barbecue and fire pit overlooking Santa Barbara and the Riviera. Recent improvements include extensive landscaping, automated gated entry, perimeter fencing, enhanced security and technology, air conditioning, automated solar shades, and a backup generator. An existing elevator shaft allows for future installation. Ideally located in Bel Air Knolls, near the Mesa and downtown Santa Barbara, this soulful home offers exceptional privacy and natural beauty just minutes from beaches, restaurants, and shopping. With its handcrafted details, architectural pedigree, and peaceful setting, 1490 La Cima Road is a home with a character all its own.

Meticulously crafted with thoughtful architecture, interiors and landscaping, this turnkey home by premier builders Giffin & Crane offers privacy & panoramic views in the heart of Santa Barbara. Built in 2007 as Bruce Giffin's own family residence, this stunning Mediterranean style home by Harrison Design architects provides a functional layout that includes an open floor plan for the living room, kitchen, family room and dining room with high ceilings & sweeping views of the City, mountains and landscape. Additionally, there are four ensuite bedrooms plus a library and a large music/media room totaling approximately 4779 sf. Providing seamless transitions between indoor & outdoor living, the grounds offer charming walkways and patios and are highlighted by an expansive stone terrace wit spectacular views, a built in BBQ & fire pit ideal for entertaining. Positioned between the Mesa & downtown Santa Barbara, the City's best beaches & restaurants are just a short distance away. Special features include: exceptional Santa Barbara sandstone masonry, large steel French doors and sidelights; stone thresholds and window sills; radiant heated floors; Lutron lighting system; professional sound system; Marvin windows; Viking kitchen appliances; reclaimed hand-adzed wood ceiling beams; flooring materials including random width red and white oak; tumbled travertine, quartz and tile; 2 sandstone fireplaces; 2 fountains; beautiful bird aviary; and a backup generator.