Sweeping ocean and mountain vistas from this tastefully renovated 3-bdrm 2-bath home that radiates a crisp beachy ambience with white Plantation shutters, white brick wood-burning fireplace and distressed wide-plank wood floors contrasted with new Berber-like neutral carpeting.Updated kitchen has premium stainless steel appliances and bathrooms gleam with Travertine tile and glass. Drought-tolerant landscaping and detached 2-car garage. SUMMERLAND BEACH CHIC!

Perched atop Summerland's highest street, one can enjoy both expansive ocean views in front and a sweeping vista of picturesque woodlands and mountains in back. A delightful beachy ambience with crisp classic lines radiates upon entry into the light-filled living room, Attractive light wood paneling above the mantel continues to one side where glass shelving glows with subtle back-lighting. Textured carpeting in all bedrooms adds to the beach aesthetic with the soft neutral color of sand.

The adjacent dining area features wainscoting trim, new wide-plank distressed wood flooring and white vinyl sliders that open to the rear mountain-view entertainment deck. Flowing through to the updated kitchen, creamy ceramic tile counter tops and premium stainless steel appliances contrast nicely with the warmth of the wood floor. A door to the deck accommodates easy outdoor entertaining.

The front bedroom has a fabulous ocean view through its Plantation shutters. Down the hall is a luxury bath with skylight, marbleized Travertine tile floors and Travertine tile glass-enclosed shower stall with a double niche and bench. A separate tub with Travertine surround boasts an American Standard Jacuzzi. At the other end of the wood floored hallway is the middle bedroom and ensuite bath that also shines with Travertine tile and glass. An adjoining 3rd bedroom could potentially be used as an office to create an extended master suite from the middle bedroom. With its own private entry door, it offers a variety of creative living arrangements.

The detached 2-car garage is plumbed and electrically wired for potential use as a workshop or art studio space. The whole property is surrounded by pleasing drought-tolerant, low maintenance landscaping. The small town of Summerland is graced with unique boutiques and antique shops, casual cafes and a local market. The gorgeous Summerland beach and bluff top park is just 3 minutes down the hill and 10 minutes in either direction on the freeway accesses an eclectic variety of fine dining and shopping options in either Montecito and Santa Barbara to the north or Carpinteria to the south.