924 Garden Street #D, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101

Tucked inside the storied El Casario enclave, Casita ''D'' is a designated City Landmark with pedigree and soul. Originally built in 1930 as a residence for musician Loring Andrews, the home was thoughtfully reimagined in the early 1950s by noted architect Lutah Maria Riggs, FAIA, when the Hollisters combined and remodeled several studios in the area into townhomes. The result is a timeless Spanish Revival that blends historic character with easy, modern livability. Clean, whitewashed interiors showcase original exposed beams and handcrafted details. The living spaces flow to a secluded, sun-filled brick courtyard, wind-protected, and ringed with low-maintenance plantings created when Riggs linked the once-separate structures with a new primary suite. French doors spill from the bedroom to the patio, inviting morning coffee and golden-hour dinners. A chef's kitchen expanded six feet during the Riggs remodel centers on an island with generous circulation and natural light from new … read more …