Home of the Day: Farmhouse chic in Montecito

Crisp white interiors and high ceilings with open beams give an airy ambiance to this updated board-and-batten farmhouse in Montecito. Relaxed grounds of about an acre contain a pool, a spa and a loggia with an outdoor kitchen and fireplace. Viewing decks found throughout the estate offer expansive coastline views.

Location: 976 Hot Springs Road, Montecito, 93108

Asking price: $9.25 million

Year built: 2003

House size: 4,624 square feet, four bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms

Lot size: 0.91 acres

Features: Exposed beams, hardwood flooring, formal entry, living room with fireplace, dining room, country kitchen with breakfast nook, family room with fireplace, media room, yoga studio, pool, spa, cabana, loggia with outdoor kitchen and fireplace

About the area: Last year, there were 225 single-family homes sold in the 93108 ZIP Code at a median sale price of $2.32 million, according to DataQuick. That was a 24.6% increase year-over-year.

Agent: Cristal Clarke, (805) 886-9378, Sotheby’s International Realty

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