5190 San Jose Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Property Description

Nestled amongst a canopy of oaks, this tranquil 2 bed, 2 bath retreat waits its lucky new owner. Located in San Marcos Trout Club off the 154, this home feels like you are a world away from the hustle and bustle, but in reality Cathedral Oaks is a quick 4 miles and Downtown Santa Barbara is approx 8 miles away. This home has been lovingly cared for and upgraded with a creative, eco-conscious focus including reclaimed wood, cork and marmoleum floors, recycled blue-jean insulation in the living room, a 2000 gallon rain catchment system, grey water system for laundry and more. Stay warm and cozy with a fireplace, wood burning stove or the central heat and air conditioning. Enjoy your coffee and watch birds hop branch to branch from the Ipe (ironwood) 800 sf hardwood wraparound deck.This .84 acre lot is a gardener and nature-lover's paradise with beautiful drought tolerant native plants, 20+ fruit trees, a natural rock wall for rock climbers, a soothing spa, and stone pathways leading to tucked away benches with spectacular views of the ocean and islands. The master suite, kitchen, and living room are on the main level, a lower bedroom with ensuite is accessible through a cool trap door or through its own entrance on the ground floor. 1.5 car garage included with storage area. San Marcos Trout Club is a wonderful, friendly community with several fun annual community events. The San Marcos Trout Club was established by a group of Santa Barbaran in the 1920's who built cabins and developed trout pools down by San Jose creek. The owners came up during the summers to hunt, fish and party. The Trout Club has 55 acres of community property, including big fields and land in the canyon down by the creek. There are 36 homes in the community.