5066 Birchwood Road, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111
Description
Supplements: to the parks and trails of the desirable University Circle neighborhood. A tree-shaded private entry, paved with Saltillo tile, creates a peaceful and inviting transition into the home. An adjacent powder room and proximity to the kitchen provides for easy summer entertaining. Natural light and breezes flow through the open floor plan. The kitchen has ample cabinets and a spacious pass-through breakfast bar overlooking the dining area and living room. An oversized storage closet beneath the stairwell boasts capacious shelving and can function as an office nook. A glass feature wall and a travertine-tiled, wood burning fireplace beckon in the living room. Dual-paned glass sliders open to a fully fenced, private tiled patio, ideal for barbequing and taking in the surrounding mountain views. An expansive lawn area, landscaped with peach and avocado trees and adjacent to a natural greenbelt, is accessed through the patio gate, creating an extended backyard. The upper story is illuminated by a Solatube skylight and features a floor-to-ceiling linen closet. A wall of windows in the master bedroom overlooks the garden area while showcasing breathtaking views of the Santa Ynez Mountains. The master features a spacious closet wall and ensuite access to a full bathroom with a designer pedestal sink and frosted glass fixtures. A pocket door creates a half-bath dressing area with an additional sink and shower, accessible from the hallway for guest use while ensuring privacy for the master suite. The second bedroom is awash in natural light and has a large walk-in closet, as well as an extra-deep storage cabinet that can function as a media cabinet or be customized for office use. Stroll through the lushly planted pathways to the nearby private park and solar-heated pool. The gated pool area features a pool house with bathrooms and showers, as well as plentiful lounges and tables for hosting events. An enormous, fully fenced private dog park, complete with shaded benches and a bag dispenser, is adjacent to the pool and landscaped with avocado and stone fruit trees. The covered carport features an LED light and parking for one car, with a second uncovered space nearby. An enclosed laundry area is equipped with a newer, Energy Star-rated washer, a brand new dryer, and a laundry sink, while an adjacent locking shed provides plentiful storage for tools and sporting equipment. Dual-paned windows, Pergo flooring, smooth ceilings and fresh paint throughout complete this cheerful home.