5143 Cathedral Oaks Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

Check out https://youtu.be/NA9UUbF8hUs. Down a private lane, this 5 bdrm home is one-of-a-kind. The location couldn't be more ideal; next to Foothill School, a few blocks from Tucker's Grove Park & hiking/biking trails that lead to beach or into Foothills. Tranquil backyard has terraced spaces for entertaining, pool (w/ newer solar heating), BBQ area, raised beds & numerous fruit trees. Indoor-outdoor living is at its best w/ French doors leading from outdoor oasis into the light-filled, open-concept main living area w/ wood floors, airy living room, eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, powder room & mud/laundry room attached to 3 car garage. Main floor also has large master bdrm/bath, walk-in closet & additional bdrm. Upstairs is a sizable family/media room & 3 spacious bdrms. A micro-farm within the City; enjoy the produce from your two mature avocado trees, along with several citrus, plum, peach, apple trees and more. Garden boxes are planted and ready for the summer crop, in addition to the numerous flowering plants ready for homemade bouquets. A gently flowing, seasonal creek meanders through the backyard, at the back of the property line. Newly installed outdoor spaces and thoughtful landscaping surrounds the home, making this a low-maintenance property. Plenty of relaxation time will be realized at your pool, with an automatic safety cover and slide! What could be a more the perfect setting for memorable backyard gatherings on the terraced outdoor dining area and BBQs by the pool... Indoor-outdoor living is easy with the open-concept interior spaces with French doors leading to outdoor patios, pool area and backyard. An inviting Dutch front door opens up to an entry with 19 foot ceilings and abundant natural light. Throughout the main living areas are tasteful hickory floors and an easy flow between the living room, dining room and eat-in kitchen. Originally built by a contractor as his personal residence in 2006, the home has the utmost attention to detail. The kitchen has natural stone counter tops, custom cabinets, dual Wolf range (gas on top and electric dual convection below), pot filler above the stove, walk-in pantry and a farmhouse sink. A dining room allows for formal gatherings, while the eat-in kitchen has both a wrap-around bar countertop and a separate dining area. Adjacent to the kitchen, the open living room is centered around the fireplace and large doors and windows that draw your eyes to the inviting backyard. Also conveniently on the main floor is a sweet powder room, a generous laundry/mud room lined on either side with custom cabinets, a sink and interior access to the 3 car garage, an office or 5th bedroom and a zen-like master bedroom with a jacuzzi tub, separate shower, dual-vanity and sizable walk-in closet. French doors off the master bedroom take you to a shaded patio and seating area that's adjacent to the pool. Upstairs, there is a large movie/play room that's attached to a Jack'n'Jill bathroom and bedroom. Down the hallway, past the landing with built-in cabinets, are two additional bedrooms and a hall-accessed bathroom. Additional amenities include a central vacuum system, 3 air conditioning units for multiple zoned cooling, reverse-osmosis system, upgraded pool equipment, including a newer solar pool heater and cleaner, and a professionally installed irrigation system throughout the beautifully landscaped yard. This private oasis is a special opportunity to realize your slice of the "Santa Barbara Dream".