New Listing! Open This Weekend

121 W De La Guerra #7 

Award winning luxury town home in downtown Santa Barbara w/a walk score of 98! Large 1 bedroom+loft unit showcases an open concept floor plan with wood floors, gourmet kitchen, granite counters, stainless appliances, gas fireplace & private patio. Luxurious bedroom features Juliette balcony, en-suite bathroom with double vanity & oversized walk-in closet. Loft is perfect for overnight guests or dedicated office. Completely gated building with elevator to street level and parking garage. Steps away from renowned amenities - including restaurants, theaters, galleries, museums, historic sites, boutiques and shopping. Less than 1 mile to waterfront and beaches.

OPEN 1-3 SATURDAY AND SUNDAY (805) 351-2101

One Twenty One is the winner of The American Institute of Architects Santa Barbara Chapter Merit Award for excellence in design and has been awarded the coveted Santa Barbara Beautiful Award for 2014.

Want to know what it's like to live at One Twenty One? See what neighbor Doug has to say...

An interview with resident of the One Twenty One complex in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara.

Listing Spotlight: Nantucket Farm House with Stunning Unobstructed Views

4900 Via Los Santos | Santa Barbara, CA 93111

5 BEDROOMS | 6 BATHS

OFFERED AT $3,395,000

Listed by Randy Glick of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

Live in Luxury for Less! Price Reduced on this Award Winning One Twenty One Condo

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All the luxury at a new low price, recently reduced $140,000!

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121 W De La Guerra #9 is a luxurious gated town home in downtown Santa Barbara with garage and private elevator access to the unit! This stunning home is highlighted by incredible vaulted ceilings over an open concept floor plan. Interior appointments include dark mocha wood floors, gas fireplace, center island with sit-at bar, granite counters, stainless appliances and fantastic flow to a large patio through double sets of French doors.

One Twenty One Award winning luxury town home in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara with a walk score of 98! Only steps away from renowned amenities - including restaurants, theaters, galleries, museums, historic sites, boutiques, shopping and beaches.

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Listing Spotlight: Funk Zone Modern

125 Gray Avenue | Santa Barbara, CA 93101

2 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHS

OFFERED AT $1,799,000

Listing agent: David Kim 

Listing Brokerage: Village Properties

Listing Spotlight- Single Level Custom Montecito Residence

2281 Featherhill Road | Montecito, CA 93108

4 BEDROOMS | 6 BATHS | 4,773 +/- SQ FT

OFFERED AT $5,995,000

Listing agent: Nancy Kogevinas 

Listing Brokerage: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

Weekly Perspective • Hope Ranch

Happy Friday everyone,

We're just finishing up our work week here at Berkshire Hathaway in Montecito. Last week we talked about Carpinteria and it's real estate market and this week we want to introduce you to the exclusive neighborhood, Hope Ranch. Hope Ranch is directly adjacent to Santa Barbara and is bordered by a spectacular private beach. That's just the start of it, you have La Cumbre country club, Laguna Blanca private school and 30 miles of equestrian riding trails. This is home to to more than one billionaire and everyone's favorite rapper, Snoop Dogg.

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Now Hope Ranch real estate is not for the faint of heart, the average home sells for 4-5 million dollars and easily climbs up over 20 million dollars. Currently the most expensive home listed in Hope Ranch is a 25 million dollar, 10,000 square foot stunner. It's an ocean front property on almost 4 acres, with a pool, spa, home theatre, private dance studio and tennis court. This home was built by a former Apple executive so you guessed it has all the tech bells and whistles you can imagine. If this sounds like the home you've been thinking about buying, you might want to jump on this one, it has recently been reduced to 25 million dollars and supposedly costed only 30 million dollars to build.

There are more modest homes in Hope Ranch, but everybody shares the same exclusive lifestyle and privacy. Now more than ever is an opportunity to stand out from the pack and work with a real estate agent that understands your local market. Have a great weekend! We'll see you next week.

-Team Ralston + Hitchcock

Rancho San Carlos Montecito Estate | Suzanne Perkins

Record breaking• Rancho San Carlos Montecito Estate

Source: www.SuzannePerkins.com Listed by Suzanne Perkins of Sotheby's International

Montecito is known for being home to the county's most famous residents, understandably. This town has a laid back charm unlike any other. Locals and visitor's alike can wander Coast Village Road, Upper Village and the most stunning, Butterfly Beach. Go for a scenic drive or bike ride along the tree-lined streets, and do what the locals do: hang out on a sun-kissed patio, and read the Montecito Journal. Amongst many other stand-out qualities, this town doesn't fall short when it comes to the Real Estate. From California cottages to opulent estates there's something everyone can dream about.

On the current market the median sales price in Montecito is $3.7 Million dollars, down from last years $4.3 million dollars.

However, there is a once in a lifetime opportunity that sits secluded at the top of East Valley Road that sets an all time record high for sales prices in the entire county offered at $125 million dollars. 12 bedrooms, 13 bathrooms on 237 acres...

“ The magnificent Rancho San Carlos, a 237 acre estate property that for nearly 100 years has been under the ownership of one family. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire a unique property of unprecedented grand scale, exceptional architecture, and prestigious historical significance. The sprawling hilltop Monterey Colonial manor was designed by noted architect Reginald Johnson in 1931 with an approx. 29,483 sq. ft. exquisite main residence comprised of over thirty rooms. Infused with an atmosphere of sophistication and refinement, the grand home is astutely sited on two natural terraces, and by planning the formal living rooms around a central courtyard and placing the Master and family bedroom wings on the upper terrace, he effectively created a spatial separation that afforded privacy, calm and exceptional views. Additional features include 10 residential cottages, an office, producing orchards, and extensive equestrian facilities.”

— Suzanne Perkins