Discover this delightful home in the sought-after Foothill neighborhood, where modern updates meet cozy comforts. This residence o ers 3 spacious bedrooms, an o ce and 2 updated bathrooms, including a luxurious primary suite featuring a steam shower. The versatile o ce addition provides additional space for your needs. The light-filled living room, complete with a stone fireplace, creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. Enhancing the home’s charm are Venetian plaster walls and a bay window. The recently updated kitchen boasts custom cherrywood cabinets and a matching hutch, seamlessly blending functionality and style. Elegant walnut floors throughout add a touch of sophistication, while skylights ensure ample natural light. Updated bathrooms further elevate the home’s appeal. With beautiful mountain views and mature fruit trees, this property provides a serene and picturesque setting, combining modern amenities with classic appeal for a comfortable and stylish living environment.
• ±1,653 sq. ft. on 0.18-acre
• 3 bed + o ce, 2 bathrooms
• Attached 2-car garage
• Lovely mountain views
• Spacious backyard with covered pergola & detached shed
• Sought-after neighborhood in Foothill Elementary attendance area
All Decked Out
Like a poolside cabana or outdoor kitchen, a deck can greatly expand a home’s living space as it blends boundaries between inside and out. Sometimes decks serve as simple elevated patios to adjoin wooden walkways and add curb appeal. Other times, they’re a cantilevered art piece of structural engineering from which to better take in an exceptional second-story view off a living room or kitchen. Either way, decks never seem to go out of style.
Giffin & Crane has been building custom homes in Santa Barbara since 1986.
JIM BARTSCH
JIM BARTSCH
by Keith Hamm
HEART OF THE HOME
BLUFFTOP MODERN: With unobstructed views stretching from Point Mugu to the western horizon of the Santa Barbara Channel, this home (pictured above and
bathroom fixer. Roughly three years in the
baths, and a media room across roughly 3,200 square feet on two stories. Led by Barry Winick Architects and engineered by T&S Structural, bonus outdoor living space includes a kitchen in the breezeway, a deck over the carport, and comfort zones that blend the boundaries between inside and out.
MONTECITO MODERN RANCH: With a landscape design to match, this comprehensive remodel offers a beach house ambiance and an all-new outdoor shower and fireplace near the property’s seasonal creek. The welcoming deck turns the corner for easy access off the kitchen and main living space, which was upgraded with a rearranged, opened-up floor plan. Architecture and interiors by Harrison Design. Landscaping by Eric Nagelmann.
RINCON BEACH HOUSE: The principal work on this 4,500-square-foot beach house replaced its tile floors with wood throughout. Additional upgrades include cabinetry in each of the four bathrooms, finishings inside and out, and a new deck overlooking the cove. A subsequent upgrade included a new roof and skylight. Original architecture by Larry Rasmussen.
Cara M Gamberdella
805-680-3826
John A. Sener
805-331-7402
THE BEATING HEART OF SANTA BARBARA
FROM
Discover one of the exclusive "Love Homes" at Mesa Lane Beach. Situated in the Santa Barbara Coastal Zone, this corner lot is just steps from the beach and a couple blocks from the Douglas Family Preserve which is a favorite site for walking trails and scenic ocean views. Open concept living with large windows that offer plenty of natural sunlight. Remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, new flooring and windows make this home move in ready. The newly renovated outdoor living space features a water conserving, low maintenance beach vibe. Close to schools, shops, and restaurants.
Sweet Upper East Craftsman Condo
408 Shasta Lane, A – Offered at $1,175,000
On a quiet lane beautifully situated between the Upper East and the Bungalow District is this sweet and unexpected home. Close in proximity to the best of Santa Barbara including downtown shops and restaurants, the Mission Rose Garden and Alice Keck Park Park, this two story condo is a rare find. Part of an intimate community of three homes, this unit feels like a private tree house with balconies and updated spaces that expand the living space. Cared for by only one owner and recently updated, this property o ers many sought after luxuries including a two car interior access garage, an updated kitchen, a living room fireplace and updates to the bathrooms. The two balconies one facing east and the other west make this home a joy to live and entertain in. Recent improvements include new flooring, paint, bathroom vanities, plumbing and interior and exterior paint. This one is a rare opportunity not to be missed.
• ±1,028 sq. ft. condominium
• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
• Attached 2-car garage
• Two balconies
• Recently updated
• Excellent location in the Upper East, close to the SB Mission, parks, downtown Santa Barbara, SB Bowl
OPEN HOUSES
Goleta
6033 Suellen Court, 2BD, 1BA, Sun 1-4, $975,000, Village Properties, Mario Contreras 626-616-0060, DRE#02221433
6054 Ashley Place, 2BD, 2BA, Sun 2-4, $1,095,000, Sun Coast Real Estate, Chris Agnoli 805-895-0313, DRE#01132004
7171 Emily Lane, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 11-4 & Sun 10-4, $1,295,000, Village Properties, Pam Shalhoob / Nicole Powers / Cimme Eordanidis / Curtis Swan II 805-895-9190 / 925-5481305 / 805-722-8480 / 805-6079709, DRE#02053975 / #02185632 / #01745878 / #02049218
30 Sonoma Avenue, 4BD, 2BA & 1PBA, Sun 1-3:30, $1,395,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Darren Levene 646-309-0213, DRE#02093259
259 Vereda Leyenda, 4BD, 2BA, Sun 1-3, $2,495,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Gabe Grandcolas 805450-4723, DRE#02136492
San Roque
3325 Madrona Dr, 3BD, 3BA, Sun 2-4, $2,180,000, Sun Coast Real Estate, Chris Agnoli 805-895-0313, DRE#01132003
3204 Calle Pinon, 3BD, 2.5BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $2,400,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Annette Vait / Rachel Brown 805-689-7167, DRE#02044281 / #01950975
828 San Roque Road, 5BD, 5BA, Sun 1-3, $3,695,000, Radius Group Commercial Real Estate, Don Katich 805-708-7824, DRE#01321838
3010 Paseo Tranquillo, 5BD, 3.5BA, Sat 1-3, $3,895,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Ann Zafiratos 805-4484317, DRE#01355461
1556 La Vista Road, 4BD, 5BA, Sat 1-3, $5,495,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Shane Smith 925-818-9794, DRE#02072272
The Mesa
628 Juanita Avenue, 3BD, 2BA, Thur 3-6, Fri 2-6 & Sat & Sun 11-4, $2,195,000, Village Properties, Mandy Gocong / Carly Gribble / Stephanie Ornani / Ryan Kell / James Sanchez / Beth Slifriski 805-698-4457 / 805-951-7255 / 805-755-8283 / 805-220-0848 / 805-448-1148 / 201-203-9428, DRE#02219541 / #02233358 / #02180493 / #02224217 / #10206734 / #02082960
Saturday 8/24 & Sunday 8/25
1347 Cliff Drive, 3BD, 1.5BA, Sun 12-3, $2,495,000, Richardson Real Estate Services, Inc., Kyle Richardson 805-680-3131, DRE#01902531
1804 Lighthouse Way, 4BD, 3BA, Sat 1-4 & Sun 2-4, $3,495,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Stefan Stojanovski / Michelle Madril 805-689-7167, DRE#02112629 / #01961707
2401 Medcliff Road, 3BD, 3BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $3,498,000, Village Properties, Nicole Wesley 805-4486858, DRE#02017169
Mission Canyon
917 Cheltenham Rd, 4BD, 4BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $2,495,000, Village Properties, Jackie Walters / Scott Tisdale 805-570-0558 / 805-7228582, DRE#00835438 / #01729503
The Riviera
1429 Alameda Padre Serra, 4BD, 4BA, Sun 2-4, $3,395,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Chris Palme 805-448-3066, DRE#00989478
900 Las Alturas, 3BD, 2.5BA, Sun 2-4, $4,195,000, Richardson Real Estate Services, Inc., Mike Richardson 805-451-0599, DRE#00635254
1568 Franceschi Drive, 4BD, 3BA & 1PBA, Sun 12-2, $5,300,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Brisaly Balderas 805-335-4726, DRE#02128318
Santa Barbara
6643 Calle Koral, 2BD, 2BA, Sun 2-4, $1,049,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Angela Moloney 805-451-1553, DRE#01221588
408 Shasta Lane Unit A, 2BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $1,175,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Beth Goodman / Jacob Delson, Bartron Group 805-455-1909 / 805-558-7251, DRE#0966870 / #02041682
306 W Islay, 3BD, 2.5BA, Sun 1-4, $1,329,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Monica Gear 805-746-9598, DRE#02126541
38 San Anzio Way, 4BD, 2BA, Sun 2-4, $1,350,000, Sun Coast Real Estate, Michael Agnoli 805-7220154, DRE#02193883
30 S Salinas St, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 11-2, $1,360,000, Village Properties, Michelle King 805-455-8818, DRE#02030289
29 Portola Ln, 4BD, 2BA, Sun 2-4, $1,399,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Bunny DeLorie 805-570-9181, DRE#01397098
5523 Cathedral Oaks Rd, 4BD, 2.5BA, Sun 2-4, $1,495,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Katie Spieler 805-245-4582, DRE#02172820
725 Cathedral Pointe, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 1-4, $1,500,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Georgette Owens 805570-6138, DRE#02172408
725 Cathedral Pointe, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 1-4, $1,500,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Georgette Owens 805570-6138, DRE#02172408
448 Wakefield, 3BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $1,595,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Sue Irwin 805-705-6973, DRE#01413354
5243 San Simeon Dr, 4BD, 3BA, Sun 1-4, $1,599,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Todd McChesney 805291-7902, DRE#00864365
128 Gerard Dr, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 1-3, $1,600,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Chris Jones 805-708-7041, DRE#01383462
1029 Via Regina, 3BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $1,699,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Peggy Reagan, Bartron Group 805-679-3882, DRE#01341553
1530 Marquard Ter, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 1-4, $1,929,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Sunnie Maxwell 805-252-9524, DRE#01463861
116 W Los Olivos Street, 4BD, 3BA, Sun 1-4, $1,995,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Ty Whelehan 805-4710993, DRE#02008932
533 Conejo, 3BD, 3.5BA, Sat 2-4, $2,047,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Katya Sheets 805-708-2323, DRE#02061444
1310 Olive Street, 4BD, 2BA, Sat 1-4, $2,185,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Leanna Georges 805-746-9006, DRE#02174031
2827-2829 Serena Road, 4BD, 2BA, Sat 1-4, $2,200,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Tyler Whelehan 805-4710993, DRE#02197732
4663 & 4661 Vista Buena Road, 3BD, 2.5BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $2,495,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Kathy Hughes / Katie Spieler / Vanessa Shotwell 805-448-4881, DRE#00521702
425 Fellowship Road, 3BD, 3BA & 2PBA, Sun 2-4, $2,495,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Brisaly Balderas 805-335-4726, DRE#02128318
1080 Diamond Crest Court, 3BD, 2.5BA, Sun 1-3, $2,495,000, Sun Coast Real Estate, Matt Vaughan 805-689-9351, DRE#00767743
2209 Chapala St, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 12-2 & Sun 2-4, $2,950,000, Village Properties, David Charles Allen 805617-9311, DRE#02070430
3956 Foothill, 4BD, 3BA, Sun 1-3, $3,185,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Jasper Rhodes 805-708-8136, DRE#02220808
614 Corte Bella, 4BD, 4BA, Sat 1-3, $3,275,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Carmen Galzerano 805-705-3080, DRE#01953155
1812 La Coronilla Drive, 4BD, 3BA & 1PBA, Sun 1-3, $3,295,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Michelle Eskandari 805-637-8061, DRE#01861525
936 Camino Del Retiro, 5BD, 4BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $3,498,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Felipe Saffie Astudillo 805-705-2431, DRE#02180154
3817 Calle Cita, 4BD, 4BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $3,995,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Karina Matic 805-6807701, DRE#01726170
926 Mission Ridge, 5BD, 5.5BA, Sat 1-4 & Sun 12-4, $4,895,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Beverly Herrera / Stefan Rock Stojanovski 805-755-8405 / 805-570-0640, DRE#01152828 / #02112629
904 Jimeno, 3BD, 3.5BA, Sun 1-3, $5,395,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Melissa Birch 805-689-2674, DRE#01312318
Upper East
2444 Santa Barbara St, 4BD, 3BA, Sat 11-3, $4,124,000, Village Properties, Deja Rabb / Ruth Ann Bowe 805-689-3277 / 805-6981971, DRE#020704885 / #01751940
Are Rates Getting Great Again?
Anyone who pays attention to financial news knows that mortgage rates recently dropped. If we were to believe the cold calls, mass-marketing texts, and pop-up ads, you would think that it’s all down from here. Yet the markets laugh at marketers all the time, and the truth is a bit more volatile than that. Let’s dissect a bit how rates are derived and what you watch to see how they’re actually moving.
The cost of money has three basic factors: 1) what it costs to manufacture the loan; 2) the specific parameters of the loan; and 3) world economics.
All money is borrowed before it is repackaged and lent. Banks borrow against their own customers’ deposits, from other banks,
the federal government, and private investors. Mortgage bankers and mortgage brokers do not have customer deposits to leverage, so they borrow from all but that first category of funding sources. Private investors can be anything from an individual person to a hedge fund. The supply of funds and the demand for those funds are different for types of loans as well government loans can be less expensive than conventional loans because they’re insured by the federal government, versus the private sector, hence less risk.
It costs money to lend money. Someone has to connect with you, process your request, and ensure regulations are met and policies upheld. Servicing a client doesn’t end when they get the money; it goes forth until, and even after, you have paid it back. Even the AI-backed processing systems still have humans that run them. The manufacturing cost of money includes the base rate for which the lender borrowed the money, then what it costs to produce and service it.
Your personal details drive the factors of funds as well. The amount you are borrowing in relation to the value of the collateral, your credit score, the purpose of the funds, the type of property, and how it is to be used are all big deals when it comes to the rate you
OPEN HOUSES
1731 Santa Barbara St, 5BD, 3.5BA, Sat 1-3, $7,395,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Cammie Calcagno-Newell 805-455-7661, DRE#01426886
Montecito
380 Sheffield Drive, 2BD, 2BA, Sat 12-2 & Sun 2-5, $3,795,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Andrea Rughe / Bruce Fisher 805 895-5812 / 805570-1679, DRE#00879404
855 Rockbridge Road, 5BD, 2.5BA, Sat By Appt, $3,795,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Beth Goodman, Bartron Group 805-455-1909, DRE#00966870
627 Romero Canyon Rd, 4BD, 4.5BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $3,995,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Brittany Arntz 805-680-5946, DRE#02055307
588 Paso Robles Drive, 4BD, 3.5BA, Sun 1-3, $4,125,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Patrice Serrani 805-6375112, DRE#01764713
pay. This is why lenders always squirm when asked, “What’s your rate?” when we don’t know anything about you or what you’re trying to do. That’s like asking your doctor for a prescription for tummy pain when they’ve no idea if it’s your colon, appendix, or intestines that are causing the problem.
Economic factors are perhaps the most vague piece of the puzzle. Greece decides it may default on its national debt, a major Houston fiberglass production plant goes offline during a hurricane, the Feds do whatever the Federal Reserve will do, and rates ping around like a game of roulette. Typically, economic turmoil is good for rates, and strong economics are bad for rates. The idea is that you have to coax folks to spend more in bad times, and maybe cannot meet the demands of funding calls in good.
As you can see, what goes on behind the scenes to generate a rate can feel spun up like the wheels of a slot machine yielding higher here, lower there, and moving all the time. Yet the best way to watch rates remains the 10-Year Treasury (US10Y). Why? Well, think of it this way: buying the US10Y is investing in America for a decade at a time, and giving you a mortgage is investing in you for decades at a time. As the yield goes up, rates go up. As the yield goes down, rates
go down. You can watch this for free with a simple web search. (I like Yahoo Finance; it’s easy to read and gives good historical charts.)
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From there, add 2.5 percent or 3 percent, and voilà, your rate estimate.
Will we see rates go down this year? Yes, probably. Will they go back up as they go down? Yes, probably. Will we see rates below 5 percent any time soon? Probably not. What my few decades in this career have taught me is this: Rates will move, rates will change, and it is more important that one have a stable plan to acquire your property than trying to time the market for cheaper money. Houses are more unique than rates, and the interest you pay is simply a vehicle to get home.
Austin Lampson is a licensed mortgage professional and branch manager of Homeowners Financial Group. She has spent the last quarter-century helping her clients balance math and emotion to achieve their financial goals. Reach Austin at (805) 869-7100, alampson@homeownersfg.com, or visit austinlamp son.com.
Saturday 8/24 & Sunday 8/25
141 Santa Elena Lane, 3BD, 3BA, Sat 11-1, $4,295,000, Village Properties, Jenna Galkin 805-8957752, DRE#01359956
1480 Monte Vista Rd, 5BD, 5BA, Sat 1-4 & Sun 1-3, $4,950,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Joe Stubbins / Sharon Jordano 805-729-0778 / 805-280-2055, DRE#01002182 / #02195847
1369 Danielson Road, 6BD, 6BA, Sun 1-3, $5,850,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Shane Smith 925-8189794, DRE#02072272
2775 Sycamore Canyon Road, 4BD, 3BA, Sun 12-3, $6,299,000, Village Properties, Katie Mohun 805705-5144, DRE#02047418
2347 East Valley Road, 5BD, 6BA, Sat 2-4, $7,995,000, Village Properties, Grubb Campbell Group 805-895-6226, DRE#01236143
Summerland
2568 Banner Ave, 2BD, 2.5BA, Sat 12-2, $2,195,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Sharon Jordano 805280-2055, DRE#02195847
2490 Whitney, 4BD, 4BA, Sat 12-2 & Sun 1-3, $2,750,000, Village Properties, John Henderson 805689-1066, DRE#00780607
2335 Whitney Avenue, 4BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $3,350,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Cole Robbins / Daulton Wolf 805-403-7735 / 805-757-6797, DRE#01910827 / #02202805
Carpinteria
3950 Via Real #238, 2BD, 2BA, Sun 1-4, $560,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Marie Larkin 805-680-2525, DRE#00523795
4815 Sandyland Road Unit A, 4BD, 4BA, Sat 12-4, $4,100,000, Village Properties, Michael Dickman 805689-3355, DRE#02093312
Santa Ynez Valley
435 Farmland Drive, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 2-4, $990,000, Village Properties, Patty Armor 805-350-4038, DRE#01320210
264 Dairyland Road, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 2-4, $1,050,000, Village Properties, Michelle Glaus 805-4520446, DRE#01921235
2480 Grand Avenue, 3BD, 2BA, Sn 10-2, $2,300,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Rachel Mosti 414-6870740, DRE#02225999
952 Alamo Pintado Rd, 4BD, 2BA, Sun 1-4, $2,600,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Nina Stormo 805-7294754, DRE#01341678
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A Blank Canvas in Montecito’s Riven Rock
855 Rockbridge Road – Offered at $3,795,000
A rare opportunity inside the gates of Montecito’s coveted Riven Rock enclave. This single-level, five-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom home sits on a generous and flat 0.93-acre lot, o ering endless possibilities to create your dream residence. This original home, full of potential, invites you to reimagine and customize every detail to fit your lifestyle. Situated within the esteemed Cold Spring School district, this property is perfect for those seeking both privacy and convenience. Surrounded by nature, you’ll enjoy walking distance to the Hot Springs trailhead and a short drive to Montecito’s charming Upper and Lower Villages, where dining, shopping, and community thrive. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to build your future in this truly special neighborhood.
• ±2,731 sq. ft. on 0.93-acre
• 5 bed, 2.5 bath single-level residence
• 2-car garage
• Generous and flat lot
• Inside the gates of Riven Rock
• Lovely mountain views
• Cold Spring Elementary school
• Tranquil setting, yet, minutes to Upper & Lower Villages
TWO CHARMING COTTAGES ON A COUNTRY LANE
RARE OPPORTUNITY - ONE THIRD ACRE LEVEL
4663 &
4661
VISTA BUENA ROAD | SANTA BARBARA
OPEN HOUSE: SAT/SUN 1-4PM
Fantastic property for multi-family living or income. One home is 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bath with oak hardwood floors, arched entry hall, fireplace, bright & sunny with over 20 paned windows and french doors. Country kitchen with bay window, tile floor and newer appliances. The hedged front yard has magnificent palm, jacaranda and magnolia trees. The fenced and very private backyard includes family orchard with apples, oranges & lemons. Enjoy the spa surrounded by entertainment deck, brick patio & grass lawn. Two car garage provides good separation between the two homes. The one bedroom also has hardwood floors, large picture windows overlook the front yard, patio & avocado trees. The big backyard has private patios & a shed with electricity. This lot is level & provides usable space. There is even more land at the rear of the lot with access off Puente Drive. Great set up for potentially adding ADU(s). Seldom do homes come up for sale on this tucked away lane just minutes from Upper State Street, More Mesa Open Space & beach, bike path & highly coveted Vieja Valley Elementary attendance area.
Newly Offered at $2,495,000
KATHY HUGHES
A BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES
CALIFORNIA PROPERTIES TOP 100 AGENT
805.448.4881
KathyHughes7@cox.net
KathyHughes.us
DRE 00521702
If you love views, you will absolutely love 3179 Lucinda Lane! This Upper San Roque custom home boasts over 180 degree elevated views of the Pacific Ocean, Channel Islands and even a glimpse of the Santa Barbara Mission and Seminary from many rooms in the home and yard. Enjoy your coffee as you watch the sun rise over the Mission from your expansive deck off the kitchen or your living room. Relax and entertain in the evenings with friends and family as you enjoy the tranquility of this peaceful neighborhood.
Lucinda Lane has a wonderful neighborhood feel and is so convenient to everything Santa Barbara has to offer! Come sit and stay awhile - you’ll never want to leave!
2 BED | 2 BATH | 1,282 SF | OFFERED AT $1,049,000
This like-new upstairs single-level, two-bedroom, two-bath condo sits on a premium lot in the Los Carneros Village development. This home is open and spacious, with an abundance of natural light. The wonderful patio off the large living room is ideal for entertaining. The kitchen has quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, a custom backsplash, and a convenient breakfast bar, perfect for today’s casual lifestyle. There is also a formal dining room. Both bedrooms are generously sized; the en-suite primary boasts a walk-in closet. The laundry area is conveniently located close to both bedrooms. All of this and a generously sized attached two-car garage make this a very special property.
“LA QUERENCIA” a place of strength, safety, and a sense of home. 1259 ALAMO PINTADO ROAD, SOLVANG I OFFERED AT $7,650,000
Along the Alamo Pintado wine trail is an enchanting 37+ acre private estate located in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley in the highly sought after Ballard School District. Imagine early California ranch living....no pretense, just a sense of home and quality. The in-town location is ideal for convenience, yet the house is extremely private and tucked away in a grove of majestic old growth oak trees. The 1930’s rambling farmhouse and guest house is nestled in a picturesque setting and seamlessly blends old-world charm and modern comforts; all exquisitely renovated by a renowned designer. The estate is complete with pool, tennis court, barns, and farmland. This estate invites you to embrace a slower pace of life.
Start of Pacific Coast Open Is Fabulous Day
The NetJets Pacific Coast Open (PCO), billed as the West Coast’s premier polo event, began last weekend at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, with six teams competing in three matches. The tournament continues this weekend and next.
“The Pacific Coast Open is the crown jewel of Santa Barbara’s polo season,” said club General Manager David Sigman. “With world-class talent converging from all corners of the globe, this year’s tournament promises to be one of the most thrilling and competitive in the history of our club.” The matches lived up to their billing, with the main match between La Karina and Klentner Ranch going into overtime before Karina won, 13-12.
Sunday’s polo was a perfect showcase of the season, according to Polo Manager Melanja Jones. “The polo was phenomenally athletic, with the lead changing hands several times. Hearing the crowd so invested in the game, on their feet cheering for the tying goal and sending the match to overtime, was thrilling to everyone.”
Earlier in the day, Bentley Estates beat Carbenella Polo, 12-11, and Antelope defeated Mokarow Farms, 10-7. All six teams play again this Friday and Sunday, then the semifinals will be on Friday, August 30, with the final on Sunday, September 1.
Many guests arrived in the early afternoon for socializing in the hospitality tents, cabanas, clubhouse, and environs. The traditional Pony Parade and singing of the national anthem began the classic program on a perfect, sunny-but-not-too-warm American Riviera afternoon. Throughout the match, Jones provided informative and entertaining play-by-play narration. At halftime, guests enjoyed the classic tradition of the stomping of the divots while enjoying complimentary champagne on the field.
The close match was typical of the season. The parity among the teams, according to Jones, is such that more games have been decided in overtime play or by one goal in regulation play than she can ever recall in her 16 years at the club. What’s more, Jones noted, “the quality of play from these athletic horses and polo players and all the extra touches at Friday Happy Hour and Sunday Polo,” including the flag presentation, the champagne divot stomp, and deli-
of Polo
cious food, are drawing sold-out crowds.
Inside a glass case in the Clubhouse, the club proudly displays the stunning PCO trophy. The silver-and-gold trophy is crowned with an eagle supporting a globe, adorned with semiprecious stones, and mounted on a redwood base. According to Curtis Skene, son of legendary polo player Robert Skene, it is one of the most magnificent trophies in the world.
The PCO tournament began in 1908 and was hosted over the years by many clubs, including the Beverly Hills Polo Club. In 1952, it began its residency at this club and has remained ever since. The trophy has also remained here, except for a brief period when it went missing. Skene related that when his father was managing the club in the late 1960s and early 1970s, polo was not doing so well, so he decided to place the trophy in a bank vault, but then forgot where he put it. After it went missing for a few years, a friend asked about a relocation to a bank vault, jogging Skene’s memory, and a few phone calls later, the trophy was found.
The September 1 PCO final marks the end of the High Goal Season, but a lot more polo is ahead. The upcoming Eight-Goal Season has the same schedule, with Friday Happy Hour matches, which have free admission, and Sunday matches with a range of seating options, including grandstand, private cabanas, and hospitality tents. Food and beverages from the Polo Grill are available at both Friday and Sunday matches. Sunday matches have consistently been selling out, so reservations are a good idea.
A lot of people, according to Jones, find the Eight-Goal Season more approachable. While it is technically considered to be semi-professional level, anywhere else in the country, Jones noted, it would be the highest level of play.
Also this fall is the popular 12-Goal Ladies’ Invitational and the Last Chance Tournament, which is a competition of teams from all around the state. That tournament began in the golden age of polo, when teams from different clubs challenged each other.
Prince Harry has not played at the club this season, but Jones stated that he is always welcome. He is an abso-
lute gentleman, Jones related, and a true horseman and competitor.
The Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club has three high goal fields, a polo school, and boarding facilities. It has a polo boutique well-stocked with apparel and accessories. The club also has tennis courts, a swimming pool, and a fitness facility. The polo season opened May 5 and runs through October 13.
SOCIETY MATTERS Text and photos by Gail Arnold
Folded Hills-FMB Too! player Santi Wulff, Polo Manager Melanja Jones, and General Manager David Sigman.
Board President Henry Walker with Erin Walker
Curtis Skene with the PCO trophy
Past board president and boardmember John Muse, Mindy Denson, and Sponsor NetJets Senior VP Sales Luke Hatfield
Nancy Schaak and Glen “Jeep” Holden Jr.
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DECODING THE ART OF FRANCESCHI HOUSE
The Pearl Chase Society continues their Kellam de Forest speaker series with a presentation on Friday, August 30 at 5:30 PM at the Alhecama Theatre by Rick Closson. There’s been a good deal of discussion about Franceschi House and what's to become of it. While its future is still unknown, there's much we can learn about its colorful past, and no one better to share the unknown stories than Rick Closson. At Closson’s lecture last year the first in the Kellam de Forest speaker series he revealed a hidden story of Kellam that few people knew. This presentation will reveal a hidden story of Franceschi House that even Kellam didn't know. It involves the arc of a man's life from humble birth to fabulous wealth and enlightenment. Along the way are encounters with people whose historic names we still recognize but were memorialized on Franceschi House based on the peculiar vision of Alden Freeman. Plus, Rick will introduce important sculpture on the property by a noted 20th-century National Academician never before on display. Seating is limited. Call 805-961-3938 for reservations. Refreshments will be served following the presentation. The Alhecama Theatre, 215 East Canon Perdido Street in downtown Santa Barbara. This event is free; donations to help sustain the program are greatly appreciated. Join us and learn more at PearlChaseSociety.org
