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242 Las Alturas $2,850,000

This spacious single level home, set on a full acre, is in the Med Century Modern style, as found in S.F., L.A., and Palm Springs. Glass has been used extensively to take advantage of the spectacular ocean and mountain views. Ideal for entertaining in great style, and a welcoming family retreat, this resort style home features a fantastic, extra large great room with tall cathedral ceilings through-out, numerous doors to the exterior, inspiring indoor / outdoor living,  and up to 2 master suites, with a master bath fit for the finest hotel. Terrazzo floors are throughout most of the house, with many wall coverings by Cole and Son. There is large deck and flat lawn off of the main living areas where the owners have determined that a pool could be added. The fully irrigated and easily traversed orchard has many fruit trees, including orange, lemon, grapefruit, persimmon, nectarine, pomegranate, avocado and more. Steps and well defined pathways make collecting oranges for morning juicing a pleasure. A Buddha garden and an herb garden are off of the deck area.  Upper lawn features a waterfall and a fountain.  This 2nd flat lawn area is currently set up for play by young child.    The rock roof is in keeping with the style and era. Home is on sewer, and has Central AC with 2 zones, forced air gas heat.

Living Room
The huge living room features amazing ocean AND mountain views, with wall to wall glass on both sides. A spacious Dining area is at the front, off of kitchen, with vintage lighting in keeping with the style, a large fire place built into stone wall, Bang and Olafson stereo, plasma TV, and plentiful built in bookshelves and display areas.

Family Room (or 2nd master suite) off of living
Spectacular ocean views, looking out to magnificent SB coast line. New wall to wall, double paned sliders and large lights on either side. Pebble tech floor, silk wall covering on ceiling.

Bath with water works tile, sink w/ black granite, Jado Fawcett, walk in closet

Kitchen
New Corian Counter top, Fisher Paykel 2 drawer DW, Fisher Paykel flat stove top, Viking stove and Micro, Big Chill Fridge as per Rachel Ray, mosaic glass tiles, horizontal skylights built into roof ridge.

Large laundry room off of kitchen

Den (or 4th bedroom)
Extra large, with many built in book shelves and display areas, wood paneling. Bang and Olafson stereo, 2 sided fireplace. (other side is in master).  2 hanging light fixtures on dimmer, and pulled curtains make for a warm ambiance.

Master
Private patio entry, 2 sided fire place, access to master spa.

Master Spa features; 2 steam showers, a full size Jacuzzi which fills from above, fire element, black walnut paneling,  polished poured concrete floors with radiant heat, removable wood grating near Jacuzzi, glass tiles, new ledge stone wall, skylight built into the ridge line of roof. Custom poured concrete sink.

Bedrooms 3 and 4 feature separate patio entrances with sliding glass doors, and cathedral ceilings. Shared full bath. Bedroom 3 has glass brick at hallway wall.

 

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Prudential California Realty  · 527 San Ysidro Road, Montecito, CA  · (805) 455-9376 / (805) 879-8005 / nell@prusb.com