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A Classic California Ranch Home by Cliff May Goes On The Market for $1.75 million





Art collectors and lovers of classic California architecture and midcentury modern furniture will appreciate this extensive look at architect Cliff May's Alisal Ranch, a classic ranch style home, which just went on the market with an asking price of $1,750,000. Filled with Eames classics and Nelson lamps, these 34 images of the home's interior and exterior will get any art and architecture fan salivating.




Cliff May, known as the father of the California Ranch Home, was the architect of the Alisal Ranch in the incomparable Santa Ynez Valley, which is now on the market after an extensive renovation by the current owner, architect Barry Berkus.




Timeless, but not dated, the 4,388 sq. foot four bedroom, five bathroom home situated on 1.6 acres is located outside of Solvang, CA and has light-filled interiors, an open floor plan, four fireplaces, a large pool with overhang and an interior ceiling made of grape stake.

The Living/Dining/Great Room:





The Kitchen with Nelson Bubble lamps, Thermador range and Viking wine cooler:




Bedrooms and baths (including a Japanese style soaking tub by Ofuro):











The classic mid-century style ranch home is set on a high hill within the preserved 10,000 acre Alisal Ranch and is surrounded by verdant mountain and hillside vistas.

The pool area with overhang and outdoor barbeque:







A meticulous restoration with careful updating and special lighting to accommodate an art collection will please both the sophisticated art collector, as well as the architectural aficionado.

Numerous built-ins are perfect for showcasing art, books and collectibles:





To inquire about the home or schedule a viewing, contact
Matt Berkley
Crosby Doe Associates, Inc.
matt@crosbydoe.com
phone:(626) 665-3699



Cliff May, Architect
Address: 3130 Oxbow Place, Solvang, CA 93463

Director Michael Bay's Santa Barbara House goes on the market for $6.8 million.




In early September, the spectacular Santa Barbara residence of 45 year old director Michael Bay (of the Transformers franchise, the Island, The Rock, Armaggedon, Pearl Harbor, Bad Boys and countless commercials) went on the market for 6.8 million.



Built in 1993, the 4 bedroom 4.5 bath residence is 5400 sq.ft. on approx. 1.3 secluded acres with expansive ocean and island views.













Designed by award-winning Santa Barbara architect Jan Hochhauser, the 3-bedroom, 3 and two 1/2 bath residence enjoys an infinity pool with spa, vast entertainment patios, lush landscaping and is complete with a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom guest house.




The home has a bright, open concept floorplan with a giant barrel-vaulted skylight illuminating the sophisticated great room which has a fireplace, of course. The living room, also with a fireplace, opens to firepit patio.



The well-appointed kitchen has carrera marble countertops:.


The luxurious master suite has two private balconies, generous closets, and a jetted tub in spectacular bath:



There are two other separate bedrooms, each with en suite baths. The home has a full laundry room, a/c, ample storage, a creekside deck, a rose garden, a sweeping lawn and 35+ palm trees.

Aerial view of property (courtesy of google maps):



The very private setting includes a gated entry, a three car garage, and is minutes to Upper Village in Montecito.

This listing is represented by Suzanne Perkins of Sotheby's International Realty. To inquire about the home, call +1 805.565.8643
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