101 Via Tusa

S T Y L I S H   M O D E R N  F A R M H O U S E with Stunning Ocean & Mountain Views

On 1.64 acres of usable land in the foothills of Santa Barbara, this bright and spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bath home radiates a pristine elegance that both complements and embraces the natural beauty that surrounds it.  With a palette of creamy stucco, handsome charcoal & tan trim, and accents of fieldstone and brick, its’ abundant picture windows frame sweeping ocean views to the south  and masterpiece views of the Los Padres Mountains to the north.  Gardens of native shrubbery, plants and fruit trees (olive, avocado, citrus, apple, apricot) offer lushness to the east and west-facing views.  On a quiet cul-de-sac street with only four additional custom-built homes at a quiet distance, there is an ambience of peace and privacy to the whole property and extra space for potential pool, guest house, ADU or horses. 

The north-facing entrance opens through a custom arched wooden door to a foyer with wide plank wood floors that extend throughout the house.  Immediately to the right, the living room that could also double as a formal dining room, is graced with a vaulted ceiling, fieldstone fireplace with distressed wood mantle and hearth, mountain view picture window and a handsome sliding barn door for privacy.   

Straight ahead is the open-concept family room, kitchen and dining area, all south-facing with expansive ocean views and drenched with light.  Offering the quintessence of comfortable family living or gracious entertaining, the inviting family room boasts high ceilings, a second gas fireplace, recently updated with new stonework and wood mantle, and a recessed nook ready for an entertainment center. Warmth emanates from sunlight gleaming on the wide-plank wood floors and wood-framed, sliding French doors that lead out to a charming brick patio with pergola for ocean view al fresco dining.   

The updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances including a 6-burner Viking range, oversized side-by-side Frigidaire refrigerator and freezer and dishwasher, farmhouse sink, a central island with additional prep sink, walk-in pantry and built-in wine rack. Perfect for morning meditations over coffee, the adjacent dining area looks out through wide bay windows at the breathtaking ocean view.

Blending the modern and farmhouse themes, an attractive switchback staircase with open wood steps artistically framed by metal and wood railings leads from the foyer area upstairs to the primary en-suite bedroom.  Occupying the entire upper floor, this bright bedroom is blessed with large windows on three sides, giving it both mountain and ocean views.  A walk-in closet with built-in shelving and a master bath with tumbled marble tile counters around the double sinks, a spa-sized bathtub and ample walk-in glass-enclosed shower complete the comfort of this private sanctuary with its’ birds-eye views. 

Downstairs in a separate west wing are two spacious bedrooms, a large linen closet and a shared bathroom with decorative tiling and an ocean view window in the bathtub/shower alcove. The windows of bedroom # 1 frame the ocean to the south and the garden to the west.  In bedroom #2 wake up to a north-facing mountain view.  

Down the hall in the east wing is the 4th bedroom/office with a mountain view and a full bathroom, also with mountain view from the walk-in tiled shower.  Around the corner from the kitchen, in the east wing is a thoughtfully designed laundry room with deep sink, folding counter, mounted clothes rack, ample storage cabinets, and, of course, mountain views for uplifting the mundane task of laundry!  A large coat closet  that extends under the staircase affords additional storage for luggage and holiday decorations.   

The simple clean lines of this gracious home are subtly softened with arched doorways, bullnose corners, newer wood floors throughout and tasteful farmhouse and recessed lighting.  Three separate bedroom wings offer many options for privacy within the home, and an oversized 2-car garage with ocean views and room for a workshop, along with on-site parking for 6 additional cars make entertaining guests a breeze.  

Completing the picture of creatively adaptable “country living” is direct access to the Jesusita Canyon Trail for hiking and the convenience of nearby (1.7 miles) shopping and dining on State Street.  Also close by are the coveted elementary school, Peabody (1.9 miles), the historic Santa Barbara Mission and Rose Gardens, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and the white sands of Hendry's Beach.