895 Fortuna Ln

Description

This modern architectural house underwent a ''to the studs'' remodel in 2017, resulting in an open floorplan that maximizes natural light. The home is located a few blocks from the beach, popular surf breaks, miles of trails, and UCSB in what is known to be the ''quiet part'' of Isla Vista amongst a mix of faculty and long-term resident homes and student rentals. This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home boasts features such as a floating LED staircase, a ''rammed earth'' stair landing, and a 3-sided fireplace. There are vaulted ceilings throughout. The exterior of the home is completely wrapped in metal and glass. The landscaping offers many creative outdoor spaces. The property is surrounded by a metal gate and fence.This modern architectural house underwent a "to the studs" remodel in 2017. The result is an impressive open floorplan that maximizes natural light. The home is located blocks from the beach, popular surf breaks, miles of trails, and UCSB in what is known to be the "quiet part" of Isla Vista amongst a mix of faculty and long-term resident homes and student rentals. This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home boasts impressive features such as an innovative LED floating staircase, a "rammed earth" stair landing, and a 3-sided fireplace. Every room in the house has soaring vaulted ceilings. Five huge 4'x4' vented skylights, luxury folding doors, and large windows maximize natural light throughout. The stunning kitchen is built around a 9-foot long waterfall island with an inset Wolf range. Thanks to the open floorplan, it's possible for someone prepping dinner in the kitchen to engage with family and guests across the entire 1,000 square foot main floor. A unique, folding counter window connects the kitchen to bar seating in the backyard. On the upper level, you'll discover a spacious master suite with vaulted ceilings, skylights, and a large master bath with dual vanity sinks and soaking tub. There are two additional large guest rooms on the upper level, which also have vaulted ceilings and great natural lighting. The exterior of the home is completely wrapped in high-end metal siding/roofing and glass, designed to last a lifetime while presenting eye-catching curb appeal. The landscaping offers many creative outdoor spaces to enjoy the beautiful Santa Barbara weather. Highlights outside the house include a stunning 12'x10' lighted metal pergola, lovely concrete hardscape for outdoor dining, 15 exotic fruit trees, 6 raised planter beds, an outdoor hot-water shower for washing off after the beach, bocce ball court, huge custom arch water fountain, low voltage lighting, zen garden, and an exotic cactus collection. Irrigation is automated for easy care and low maintenance upkeep. The house is circled by a hard decomposed granite path. Completing this home is a striking front entry gate, and the perimeter of the property is completely surrounded by a 6-foot tall metal fence which creates privacy and seclusion, along with a 2-car garage, outfitted with a Tesla charger. This coastal location means that great surfing, beach access, and bluff trails are just moments away. This property could be used as a family home (as it currently is), a weekend beach/surfing getaway, or potentially as a top-of-market income property, given its location within the sought-after Isla Vista rental market. What To Love About This Home The house has unbelievable natural light throughout, it's in a great neighborhood for dog-walking and getting outside, everything is updated (even the plumbing/electric lines) so there is little maintenance, and there is a really welcoming tight-knit community of long-term resident neighbors at this end of Isla Vista. It's a perfect spot to work from home, because you can get a taste of nature a few times a day just a block from the front door.