581 Las Alturas Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

High on the upper Riviera, with sweeping city & ocean views from every room and patio, this 2-story, 4 bedroom/5 bath Mediterranean estate, newly constructed in 2012, has the feel of a tastefully understated Moroccan palace. Decorative mosaic tile, parquet wood/tile flooring and wrought-iron lantern chandeliers lend a Moorish flavor to the spacious interior and add an exotic touch to the open portico-style cabana by the pool & jacuzzi, complete with its own fireplace and bathroom. Folding glass-paneled doors open the entire wall of the living room to the poolside patio and stunning views. Highlights of the gourmet kitchen are the La Cornue French stove, separate pizza oven, granite countertops, a deep copper farm sink and adjacent wine cellar and formal dining room. The downstairs master bedroom is appointed with a gas fireplace, French doors to the pool patio and a spa-like bathroom with walk-in steam shower and glass wall looking out to a private patio with outdoor tub. An elegant, mosaic-tiled staircase ascends from the grand entryway to the upper level and the main master bedroom with its gas fireplace, massive walk-in closet with built-ins and a large ocean/city view balcony. The 3rd bedroom has a connected sitting room, hall bathroom and private view balcony and the 4th bedroom is actually part of a potentially separate apartment that includes a sitting room, partial kitchenette, its own patio/balcony and dramatic staircase entrance. With the ambiance of a private retreat, this luxurious home is only minutes away from downtown Santa Barbara's distinctive dining, shopping and beautiful beaches.