hope Ranch heaven

This mediterranean modern residence, nestled into a 3.5 acre hillside in hope Ranch, demonstrates how, with inspired planning, one can create a Santa Barbara style mediterranean home that resonates a resort-like feeling. mark Shields, with assistance from Lloyd malear , both from designARC, Chris moore Interior design, Kris Kimpell Associates Landscape Architecture, maCaluso Pools, and Leonard Unander Associates, combined efforts to create this uniquely stylish and comfortable residence.

Knowing that life in Santa Barbara is all about a direct connection to the outdoors the euromodern interior of the home flows out to this west facing pool and terrace. The guesthouse beyond completes the setting and is a private retreat for friends or family. The pool, with a double infinity edge, at once drops into the sunset and then becomes a flush shoreline for the flagstone deck. The elevated spa in the foreground, spills into the pool creating a soothing background water concert for those just relaxing on the terrace. A sandstone natural gas fire pit takes the edge off the cool Santa Barbara nights and provides an evening gathering space before dinner under the covered outdoor terrace. The landscaping is minimized creating focal points with specimen plantings that embrace the architectural shapes of this exotic Santa Barbara outdoor space.

Architecture designARC (www.designarc.com)

Contractor

Leonard Unander Associates www.Unanderconstruction.net

Pool Construction macaluso Pools Inc.

Landscape Architecture

Kris e. Kimpel Landscape Architecture www.kriskimpel.com

Interior Design

Chris moore Interior design flagstone: Custom hardscapes. Ironwork: Chapala Ironworks. Pool furniture: Janus et Cie