1696 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Become an 'Exclusive' owner of a GWS (George Washington Smith) Collection of notable homes. Featured in SB Architectural books and now lovingly restored and carefully updated to our current lifestyle, ‘Casa Medio’ or 'The Canby House' welcomes a new owner. Built in 1928 and known as one of the GWS Period Homes, is said to be inspired by the subtle and romantic design of white washed plastered façade with blue trim found along his travels through France. Within the Montecito Golden Quadrangle, behind gates and onto a new gravel courtyard, the 4 bedroom, 5 ½ bath French Farmhouse is over 5,000 sq feet on an approx 1.25 acre (2 parcel) site. The quality and charm and respect for 'pure' finishing and scale cannot be overstated… Simply view the refurbished 'Grande' Room with trough ceiling of timbered beams, dark oak floors, white walls, deep set windows and enjoy the multitude of French Doors and light throughout this special home. The kitchen remodel using the original cabinet style/hardware now incorporates a Wolf Range, SubZero refrigerator, wine cooler and 2 Farmhouse sinks. The comfortable Family Room/Sun Room faces the entertaining patio complete with French Door panels across the entire north facing wall...with views to trees and mountains and the grassy 2nd Parcel that could be used for future pool/pool house/other.The Master Suite includes the Master Sleeping Room with fireplace, French doors to private garden and 'Her' bathroom, a Master Sitting Room/Office with 'His' bathroom. The Guest Wing includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a Sitting/TV room with French doors to patio. There are separate quarters: 4th Bedroom/Office/Kitchen/Bathroom with private door to exterior. The two-car garage area includes a bathroom and storage room. One must only view the details in person to delight in the charm of this notable home.