The Villa Mesa Development is a lovely location for a townhouse such as this one. Three buildings form a U shape around a central grassy lawn area with mature trees for shading. Adjacent to the lawn is a full-size tennis court. Surrounding the development is plenty of parking, however with a 2-car garage and guest parking just around the corner you won't be searching for a place to put your car. The exterior of the unit has a characteristic Santa Barbara Mission Style with terracotta roof tiles and white stucco. Thanks to the HOA there is an abundance of greenery surrounding every unit which makes for a serene and inviting location to live.

The interior of unit 7 was recently renovated by the seller, and the updates are very apparent. Compared to older units in this complex you'll be blown away by the quality of the craftsmanship. The kitchen is fully stocked with top-of-the-line appliances, all stainless steel including the sink, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, and microwave oven. Clean white pearlescent cabinets are complimented by modern silver drawer pulls and LED track lighting to keep everything well-lit. The first floor has beautiful hardwood throughout except for the powder room and laundry room which have tile for easy cleaning. The stairs are covered in carpet which helps to dampen the sound of footsteps going up and down, and the second floor has a composite cork flooring which is easy on bare feet yet still has the feel of hardwood.

The elevated land overlooking the ocean along Santa Barbara’s southwestern border is the Mesa, home to beautiful parks, preserves, and convenient beach access. Bordered by Shoreline Drive, Loma Alta Drive, Carrillo Street, and Meigs Road, the enviable area is known for Santa Barbara City College (SBCC), Washington Elementary School, La Mesa Park, Shoreline Park curving along the cliff’s edge with classic Santa Barbara views out to the Channel Islands, and Leadbetter Beach (the epitome of a California beach). Though downtown is just a 5-minutes away, you can cross off most of your to-do list right at Meigs Road and Cliff Drive, where a shopping center includes an Albertsons, drugstore, restaurants, and other small storefronts. Health Food store Lazy Acres draws residents from all over the city with natural and organic offerings and products that can’t be found anywhere else in town. Pizza, coffee, Thai food, sandwiches, cocktails, and more can all be found at this main commercial hub. With great views, a relaxed, convenient lifestyle, and temps usually a little more comfortable than the rest of the city at any given time of year, the Mesa is California cool.