This delightful cottage located in the desirable Samarkand neighborhood is filled with charm and character. The 3 bedroom, 1 bath home sits on a large private lot with swaying palm trees and an expansive backyard. This lovingly cared for home features hardwood floors, arched doorways, and crown molding throughout. A warm inviting entry and living room, complete with fireplace and lots of windows, welcomes visitors to this quintessential Santa Barbara home. A comfortable reading area / office sits off the living room with a large window framing the mountains. The bedrooms are airy and comfortable with windows that bring the gardens inside. The primary bedroom has double glass doors leading to a peaceful and private patio. The light and bright country kitchen has a Viking stove, Bosch dishwasher, lots of cupboard and counter space, and boasts stunning mountain views. The dining area sits off the kitchen and opens through double doors to a lovely deck with retractable canopy and enjoys mountain and garden views. The house has a newer roof, newer sewer line to the street, updated electrical, air conditioning, ceiling fans, and an on-demand water heater. This lovely home is nestled in a wonderful neighborhood convenient to shopping, coffee shops, restaurants, golf, parks, the beach, and downtown Santa Barbara.