La Casa Alta

Set on a quiet, elevated lane above Rincon Point, La Casa Alta offers unobstructed views across the Santa Barbara Channel to Anacapa and Santa Cruz Islands. The property overlooks terraced avocado orchards and captures consistent natural light throughout the day due to its south-facing orientation. Recently remodeled, the home is thoughtfully designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, with each primary space oriented toward the ocean and surrounding landscape.

INTERIOR

The home is a fully reimagined modern ranch defined by clean architectural lines, refined materials, and intentional design. At its center, a chef’s kitchen anchors daily life, featuring a professional ILVE Nostalgie II range, Taj Mahal quartz island, custom bronze backsplash, and a wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen flows naturally into the dining and living areas, where a striking double-sided fireplace creates both visual continuity and warmth between spaces. Expansive sliding doors and oversized windows draw in natural light and frame ocean views, creating a seamless connection between interior and exterior living.

A dedicated home theater is acoustically treated and equipped with an 11.2 Dolby Atmos surround system, while whole-home Focal audio is integrated throughout. Radiant heated floors are installed in the kitchen, bathrooms, and yoga studio, and reverse osmosis filtration provides purified water at both the kitchen and bar sinks.

BEDROOMS & FLEX SPACES

The primary suite occupies its own private wing, offering a quiet retreat with a fireplace, generous scale, and expansive views. Guest accommodations include a bedroom with a separate entrance and a well-appointed bath featuring a steam shower and soaking tub. A third bedroom has been reconfigured into a larger, flexible space with pitched ceilings and skylights, allowing it to function as a guest room, studio, or additional living area depending on need.

WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE

The property incorporates a dedicated wellness component, including a cedar-lined yoga and pilates studio, a six-person Huum Nordic sauna, an ice bath, and an outdoor hot shower. These spaces are designed to take advantage of both privacy and the surrounding natural environment, creating a setting that supports both relaxation and daily routine.

GROUNDS

The approximately one-acre parcel is thoughtfully terraced, offering multiple outdoor living environments oriented toward the ocean and orchards below. A central courtyard features a corten steel fountain, while the grounds provide space for outdoor dining, entertaining, and potential future amenities such as a pool or recreational area. The landscape is both functional and sculptural, complementing the architecture without competing with the view.

SYSTEMS & IMPROVEMENTS

The home has been significantly upgraded with a new standing seam metal roof, closed-cell spray foam insulation, and a new septic system. A 24kW Generac generator provides whole-home backup power, and a LifeSource filtration system services the entire property. The two-car garage includes an EV charger, built-in work areas, and additional storage.

LOCATION

Ideally positioned just minutes from Rincon Point and near the shoreline of Bates Beach. With easy access to Highway 101, Santa Barbara lies approximately twenty minutes to the north, Ojai twenty-five minutes inland, and Los Angeles within ninety minutes to the south. The location offers a rare balance of privacy, elevation, and connectivity to the Central Coast’s most sought-after destinations.

La Casa Alta represents a rare opportunity to own a fully reimagined coastal property where design, setting, and unobstructed ocean views come together in a highly considered and private environment.