Welcome to the Cottages at De La Vina!

This pride-of-ownership cottage collection features three elegantly coordinated condominiums on one property: the 1920’s impeccably restored California Cottage serving as the inspirational template for the more recently constructed  units. All three condominiums sparkle with abundant light, vaulted ceilings, and a creative collage of artistic details including slate tiling, wainscot- style cabinetry and period-correct light fixtures and hardware. Though conveniently located within a few blocks from downtown, they all manage to capture some of Santa Barbara’s natural beauty with surprising peeks of the mountains and hilltops. And with attractive drought tolerant landscaping, an  embedded compass design as the driveway center piece and cleverly concealed meters and trash/recycle bins, every nook and cranny of this whole property tells a story of exquisite attention to detail and beauty.

Fully renovated with a strong commitment to honor its California Craftsman design, the main house is a showcase of classic craftsman touches. From the original patterned wood floors and leaded glass built-in cabinet doors to the crown molding, extra wide baseboards and wrought-iron heating grates, traditional character has been immaculately integrated into a freshly updated look.

The traditional and wide welcoming front porch is graced with two pillars of neatly  stacked stones reminiscent of Anasazi ruins and approached by an equally enticing walkway of flagstone with pebble-fill. As one enters the front door, there is the immediate experience of space, light, openness.

Living room flows into dining room and then large farm kitchen with only suggestions of separation by slightly extended built-ins. The living area boasts a fireplace with the same creatively stacked stone as the front porch pillars and is embraced by built in bookshelves. Wainscoting and leaded glass cabinet doors anchor the traditional feel of the dining room, while the kitchen masterfully combines state-of- the-art stainless steel appliances, Caesar Stone countertops and faux marble tile floors with distinct hallmarks of a country kitchen: clerestory windows above the deep farm-style sink, double pantries, and an old-fashioned pull-down ironing board beside the stackable W/D  in the laundry room. Vaulted open beam ceilings, a center breakfast bar and warm wood cabinets create a spacious, yet intimate atmosphere that makes this kitchen a destination for “family hang-outs at the hearth”.

A generously-sized master bedroom with “his and her” closets and a second bedroom/office each have sleek contemporary bathrooms that carry through the 1920’s ambience. From original brass door knobs to the two wall-mount flat screens, contemporary blends seamlessly with comfort and character in every square foot of this  distinctive home. A 2-car garage with quality built-in cabinets provides easy  access to the back entrance of the cottage.