Secluded Montecito Flag-Lot Fixer
tucked above east valley road on a secluded flag lot between san ysidro road and el bosque road, this 1952 single-story ranch cottage is a rare fixer-upper opportunity in the heart of montecito. set on nearly half an acre (0.49 ac) beneath mature oaks, a gravel motor court leads to a light-filled home ready for its next chapter.
inside, a spacious living room centers on a classic brick fireplace, complemented by a versatile office or sun room with its own closet, easily reimagined as a second bedroom, plus two full baths. french doors open to a patio, where paths wind past numerous concrete planters and garden beds. the expansive back yard offers mature lemon and grapefruit trees and a storage shed, ready for gardening, entertaining, or expansion.
just seconds from montecito upper village and minutes to the beach, coast village road, and top-rated schools, this flag-lot setting delivers exceptional privacy and potential in one of california′s most coveted coastal foothill enclaves.
architectural character
a classic example of mid-century modern ranch design, the home showcases:
a low-pitched, butterfly-leaning gable roof with deep overhanging eaves and exposed rafter tails
a diagonal wood brace beneath the eave, a signature mid-century structural and decorative flourish
vertical board-and-batten siding in a light cream hue
long, low, horizontal massing typical of the ranch style
a tall, painted brick chimney providing a striking vertical accent against the roofline
simple multi-pane windows that keep the facade clean and understated
homes like this one, built in 1952, reflect the wave of post-war california ranch construction that shaped santa barbara-area neighborhoods from the late 1940s through the 1960s, offering a genuine piece of the region′s architectural history.
the setting
montecito′s upper village is just seconds away, with the beach, coast village road shops and restaurants, and top-rated schools only minutes further. rarely does a property this private, this close to the village, and with this much room to make it your own come to market. bring your vision and craft a peaceful coastal foothill retreat in one of the most desirable communities in california.
