Real Estate

Active Listing – 1547 Shoreline Drive

Enjoy the ultimate American Riviera lifestyle in this exquisite oceanfront estate resting on a gracious half-acre of prime California coastline. The inspiring contemporary residence was meticulously designed and crafted by noted architect, Tom Ochsner, four years ago with the goal of creating a sophisticated yet casual resort-style retreat. The interior spaces can best be described as modern elegance with an emphasis on showcasing sublime ocean views while creating an ideal indoor/outdoor...

Real Estate

2025 First Quarter

The Santa Barbara real estate market so far this year has displayed an encouraging increase in activity over the fourth quarter of 2024, however overall, the numbers are very consistent with what we experienced throughout most of last year.  In fact, the tallies from the first quarter were almost identical to those in the same period last year in the Riviera/Eucalyptus Hill/El Cielito neighborhoods with a total of 21 sales and a median price of $3,095,000.A closer look at the price...

Real Estate

Active Listing – 7 Baker Lane

Adjacent to a peaceful meadow and in close proximity to UCSB, Dos Pueblos High & the Glen Annie Golf Course, this light-filled designer home was meticulously crafted by a local contractor in 2017 utilizing high quality materials and finishes throughout. The well-conceived single level design offers over 2400 square feet of gracious living highlighted by an irresistible great room featuring vaulted ceilings, rich wood floors, a gourmet kitchen and access to a picturesque, covered patio ideal...

Life + Culture

Pouring Passion

Chiara Shannon blends wisdom with wine Article by Tracy Marcynzsyn | Photography by Emily Merrill Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? —Mary Oliver   Wine expert Chiara Shannon’s choice of Mary Oliver’s question speaks volumes about her outlook on life and work. Pouring her passion for wine into creating a meaningful career in which she can share her knowledge to inspire and educate others, Chiara discovered her inner oenophile more than 20 years ago. ...