905 Tornoe Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Inspired by the Arts and Crafts Movement, this comfortably understated cottage offers a way of living uncommon in Santa Barbara. Built in 1914, the home is situated near the lower end of historic Tornoe Road. The setting creates a private, quiet, in-the-country-feeling while remaining close to the heart of Santa Barbara. Behind the rustic cedar fences, substantial oaks frame the classic Arts and Crafts styling of the home. The entire house was revitalized by BoMo design over the last decade, drawing on Greene and Greene's traditional themes. To gain entry to the cottage, you pass under a spreading oak and climb a hand-carved sandstone stairway to a classic entrance shaded by a wisteria arbor. The main entry door is a BoMo creation. It interprets Greene & Greene design elements in a Dutch Dutch door with Kokomo glass panes.

The warmth of natural woods envelope you as you enter the main living room. The room features inlaid hardwood floors, redwood paneling, and exposed beam and plank ceiling. A massive river-rock fireplace provides the focal point for the room.

The formal dining room is adjacent to the living room. It offers views toward the ocean and west-facing French doors that open to a wood deck. The craftsman theme carries on with period woodwork and exposed beam ceiling.

The kitchen extends the arts and crafts style. Custom cabinetry offers interesting woodworking details. Countertops include hammered-copper and finished wood surfaces. The sink and drain pan are of a matching hammered copper design. The kitchen includes a Viking Range and a Sub-Zero refrigerator with a custom cabinet exterior.

The master bedroom suite gives you views toward the ocean through massive multi-light casement windows. The adjoining master bath presents a large hand-tooled copper tub, copper sink, custom craftsman vanity, and hardwood wainscoting. The bath suite opens to a large private deck that offers still more partial views. The bath deck has a pergola and a Balinese panel. The master suite includes a water closet with a bidet and a large cedar closet.

Down a separate hallway, you will find a guest bedroom, a third bedroom, and a full bath, all designed in keeping with the craftsman feel.

905 Tornoe Rd. is the right choice for the person looking to enjoy a simple, historical, architectural style that focuses on design and natural materials. Its location on Tornoe Road provides privacy and quiet while offering easy access to downtown Santa Barbara.