From the moment you enter this sprawling Spanish Colonial home, almost a hundred years old in age, you are transported to decades past. You are enveloped with curiosity and admiration for the essence that makes this home a bridge between the here and now and the heyday of a 1920’s South Beach. This home evokes the wonder and desire of "if walls could talk." You can’t help but conjure visions of what life might have been like with each passing decade and the lives this home has seen.

When the new homeowners undertook the kitchen remodel, their primary goal was for the new kitchen to hold the same undeniable magnetism. They approached our firm with a very specific vision of details that drew from deco and Spanish influences. The palette envisioned would complement the warmth and richness of the natural materials employed through the home as well as feel like an extension of its glamorous character and coastal proximity. Under the design direction and project management of our very own Oscar Corona, their new kitchen was everything they had hoped for and more.

The custom pattern of the cabinet door style is reminiscent of the stepped outlines in art deco architecture. The sink wall is free of wall cabinets for simplicity. The interest and detail of the cabinet doors are balanced by their colors, which steer the design into a timeless and neutral take on deco decadence. A deep shade of navy is used for the tall cabinetry and the island, adding elegance and a subtle reminder that this home is steps away from the ocean. The appliances are from Dacor’s Modernist Collection. This new collection of graphite stainless steel appliances lends itself to be seamlessly integrated into the design, both physically and visually. The commanding visual presence of the dark cabinetry and appliances is contrasted by off-white cabinetry along the perimeter. These brighten the edge of the room, enhancing the feeling of spaciousness. Above, open wood shelves in a custom finish, to match the floor, heighten the sense of lightness and openness while adding Old World charm. Undoubtedly, the focal point is the hand-painted tile that borders the island, almost like a carpet, continuing on the floor up to the cooktop and over on the hood wall. This design statement is kept to one section. All else recedes in elegant restraint to allow this gesture to become the dramatic, focal point of the kitchen.

Through meticulous execution of details and finishes, careful thought and creative design, we were able to bring to life a kitchen of simultaneous striking singularity and retro nostalgia. It is a kitchen that feels organic to the original home and becoming of the present day.

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Hidden away on a private gated drive in the heart of this neighborhood is a stately architecturally designed villa that combines classic Spanish Colonial design elements along with a California casual style of living.

The 4200sq. ft. home offers 5 bedrooms with 3 and a half baths including a romantic master suite complete with wood-beamed ceilings, a cozy fireplace, a full-size sauna and a spa tub for two.The gracious and light-filled public rooms feature vaulted ceilings, handmade Mexican tiles, custom wrought-iron detailing and a well-appointed gourmet kitchen that adjoins an inviting sunroom providing the perfect gathering place for meals and entertaining.

Adding to the ambiance of this unique estate is the completely private, fully contained, botanic garden-like acre of grounds that provide a nature lovers' paradise complete with walking paths, specimen plants, mature trees and inspiring mountain views. Relaxing daily living and entertaining can be enjoyed on the sprawling lawn, various patios and decks or the private free form pool.

Enjoy your own harvest with colorful gardens, bountiful fruit trees and raised vegetable beds, and if you are looking for some exercise there are two association tennis courts down the street along with the adjacent 20 acre “Sheffield Open Space” with miles of walking paths. All together this very special Riviera Villa is the home you may never want to leave.

Address: 2434 Stanwood Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Price: $3,125,000

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 3.5

View the listing here. 

For more information, contact Chris Palme at 805-448-3066 or chris@sbrivierahomes.com

Chris Palme is the exclusive agent representing the Santa Barbara, California real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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The 11-acre grounds boast everything from a Brazilian Ironwood bridge to canyon pathways, hiking trails,a tee-pee, campsite, playground, palapas and an infinity pool. What's more, the main residence boasts  a two-story entry with wrought iron staircase, step-down living room with original Spanish tiles and beamed ceilings, a wine cellar, a music room and an outdoor pergola with stone fireplace and BBQ.

Crow reportedly purchased the Spanish Colonial-style home in 1997 and the adjacent cottage two years later.

Source and photos courtesy Curbed.

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