Here is the style, ease and views everyone has been waiting for on Santa Barbara’s historic Upper Riviera! With its single story (no stairs) design, stunning south facing harbor, ocean, island vistas with no wires in the view corridor, and wide gentle access to driveway, two-car garage, and extra parking, this gracious home offers what is so hard to find in this prime area. The current owners have expanded and thoroughly reimagined the original solid Paul Greene structure into an outstanding open floorplan embracing the modern yet warm Santa Barbara Style so popular today. Relax or entertain in spacious rooms with high beamed ceilings opening via French doors/windows onto expansive flagstone patios with the most exquisite vistas… perfect for watching 4th of July and holiday Parade of Lights fireworks over Stearn’s Wharf! The comfortable living room with its soaring beamed ceiling offers a warming fireplace (flagstone hearth), built-ins and an adjacent open dining area; all surrounded by a feeling of light and space. The gourmet chef’s kitchen/great room offers the same open feel with clerestory windows, large center island, quartz countertops and custom tile backsplash, newer Wolf, Sub Zero appliances, built-in entertainment center. Adjacent is an indoor laundry area and access to the large two car garage with ample storage. The primary suite on the east wing, added in 1998, features coved ceiling, French doors and windows, spacious walk-in closet. The luxurious primary bath includes soaking tub, separate large shower, double sinks, and custom tile. Two additional bedrooms, on the west wing, are exceptionally spacious, both overlooking ocean views via French windows or French doors onto patios. There is a hall bath with shower and the third bedroom is a second primary in size, ensuite with shower-over-tub. Systems upgrades are numerous including owned solar, A/C, indoor/outdoor speaker system, replaced sewer line, and more. The .48 ac. garden is California style designed drought tolerant and easy care with colorful plantings, drip irrigation, outdoor lighting, garden boxes for veggies and a variety of fruit trees. The southwest corner is graced with an ancient and beautiful coastal live oak. Convenient multi-road access leads to nearby parks and open spaces, The El Encanto Hotel, Riviera Theatre and beyond to all the fun