a sunny sanctuary

Turn onto the quiet cul-de-sac and feel it instantly – you're home. This 1958 single-story sits where Santa Barbara kisses Goleta, catching mountain breezes and golden California light through every window. For thirty years, one family has called these walls home. Now it's your turn. The recent $40,000 renovation has transformed this cherished residence. The 3-bed, 2-bath floorplan flows beautifully across nearly 1,200 square feet, now brightened with fresh paint that makes every room feel sunnier and more spacious. Gone are the dated popcorn ceilings, replaced with a subtle texture that modernizes without erasing character. The kitchen feels particularly refreshed. New stainless appliances replace the dated ones, while the original tile – now professionally cleaned and sealed – adds that touch of vintage charm impossible to replicate in new construction. Both bathrooms received thoughtful updates too: recessed medicine cabinets, contemporary sconces, and matte black fixtures that feel both timeless and current. But what truly sets this property apart is waiting just beyond the back door. At .18 acres, the yard offers what's becoming increasingly rare near the coast – actual breathing room. The sellers have cleared overgrown areas, removed tired plantings, and installed new irrigation throughout. The raised garden beds and small orchard area, freshly mulched, wait for your weekend projects. Living here means Saturday mornings begin with a quick bike ride to Lane Farms for fresh berries, or perhaps to Lassen's for organic treats. The Obern Trail puts miles of scenic pathways at your doorstep, with the beach barely two miles away. After a day in the sand, rinse off in the new standard tub that replaced the outdated jacuzzi – practical choices like this define the renovation. Anyone who's searched between Santa Barbara and Goleta knows properties in this pocket don't sit long. It's that sweet spot – more house and land than you'll find closer to State Street, yet still firmly connected to the coastal lifestyle that makes this area legendary. This isn't a trophy home demanding perfection from its owners. It's a place where sandy feet are welcome, where the newly chip-sealed driveway has room for surfboards and beach cruisers, where the irrigation handles the garden when life gets busy. It's authentic coastal California living with the rough edges smoothed away – not overly precious, just quietly, comfortably right.