Home of the Day: Vintage charm and simplicity in Montecito
Built in 1928 by Thomas M. Storke, the Pulitzer Prize-winning publisher of the Santa Barbara News Press, this two-story home is shaded by a century-old oak tree. Inside, large double-hung windows and arched doorways give the home a timeless sense of style.
Address: 647 Chelham Way, Montecito, 93108
Price: $2.388 million
Built: 1928
Lot size: 12,000 square feet
House size: 2,350 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Features: Vintage double-hung windows; entryway portico; updated kitchen with stainless appliances and farmhouse sink; period fixtures, tile and architectural details; hardwood floors; detached art studio/workshop; wood burning fireplace; updated electrical; copper plumbing; mature landscape; tree swing
About the area: The median sale price for single-family homes in the 93108 ZIP Code in May was $2.378 million based on 19 sales, according to CoreLogic. That was a 44.7% decrease in median price compared with the previous year’s.
Agents: Troy G. Hoidal, Truly Great Homes, (805) 689-6808
To submit a candidate for Home of the Day, send high-resolution color photos via Dropbox.com, permission from the photographer to publish the images and a description of the house to neal.leitereg@latimes.com.
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