Situated in an ideal, mid-block location in one of the most desirable pockets of the Tree Section, this 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home is the perfect blend of Montecito and Tuscan style, sophistication and casual luxury. The home also benefits from a guest quarters with three-quarter bathroom above the garage. The front yard is a great welcoming statement, with a walled-in grassy section, divided by a meandering stone walkway, two sitting areas and the centerpiece - a regal and aged Brazilian Pepper tree. When you open the grand front door, a circular staircase and soaring, two-story ceilings are a focal point. The entire lower level living area has been thoughtfully and tastefully remodeled and reimagined, including a beautiful en suite bedroom. The living room’s fireplace, with its ascending chimney is the perfect place to showcase your art. Dark-stained, Brazilian hardwood flooring creates a dramatic effect against the off-white, smooth stucco walls. Custom light fixtures and window coverings adorn key areas of the house. The kitchen is designer-perfect with custom cabinetry, an oversized island topped with beautifully-veined quartz countertop, WOLF and SubZero appliances. The dining room has a handsome, built-in wine wall and French doors leading outside. Off of the kitchen, the breakfast nook is tucked into a curved wall of windows with a custom bench seat to offer extra seating. The family room is warm and inviting with custom built-in cabinetry anchoring each side of the fireplace and two sets of French doors leading to the oversized, covered patio outside. Beyond the covered entertaining area is more backyard space with enough room to drop a “spa/pool” in-ground. Upstairs the the primary bedroom suite features a double-door entrance, sitting area and his and hers walk-in custom closets. The laundry room and two additional bedrooms with a Jack-and-Jill bath round out the rest of the second floor. This large, street-to-alley lot home has a side-by-side, 3-car garage with entrance from the alley.

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