1520 Bath St

About This Home

Ideally located just three blocks from State Street in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, this gorgeous 4 bedroom/2.5 bath + office/den + bonus utility room home--an original 1925 Craftsman--has just undergone an extensive renovation that thoughtfully blends its original architectural character with modern comfort and functionality. Sun-filled and spacious, the home is rich in old-world charm, featuring a welcoming front porch, leaded-glass windows, original wood floors, 9-foot ceilings downstairs and Dutch ceilings up, original copper door hardware, communicating doors, and two original clawfoot tubs. Updates/upgrades include new bathroom and kitchen tile, new quartz kitchen countertops, a Rohl fireclay kitchen sink, Aquabrass faucets, a Frigidaire Gallery refrigerator, and a stunning West Elm chandelier. The spacious floor plan offers flexibility, with two bedrooms, an office, an large utility room/art studio, and one and a half bathrooms on the main level, and two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom upstairs. The private front garden is fully fenced and lushly landscaped, with a mature Hass avocado tree and an expansive front porch. The enclosed backyard features a sun-drenched flagstone patio, perfect for outdoor dining or relaxing. A large, fully fenced private side area provides abundant space for outdoor storage. The home is the main residence on a large, peaceful compound that also includes two smaller cottage buildings (currently occupied). Rent includes water, trash, sewer, gardening service, and two uncovered off-street parking spaces. Additional onsite amenities include an organic community garden and bike parking. An exceptional opportunity for quiet, non-smoking/non-vaping tenants with excellent credit and strong references. $9,650/month. One-year lease. Please email for an appointment to view. APPLICATION TERMS: All applicants must complete a rental application and are subject to credit and background screening - Clear source of monthly income - References - No smoking - Credit score of 700+ - Gross income 2.5x the rent preferred RENTAL TERMS: Lease Term: 12-month lease Rent: $9,650.00 per month Security Deposit: $9,650.00 Due Date: Rent due on the 1st of each month Late Fee: $75.00 if rent is not received by the 3rd of the month Utilities: Tenant pays gas and electric; Owner pays water, trash, sewer, gardener Tenants will be required to purchase renter's insurance naming the Owner as additional insured. Pets: Cat OK; small dog considered Parking: 2 uncovered off-street spaces Smoking: No smoking/vaping permitted on the property - Premium location three blocks from State Street, Public Market, Arlington Theatre, parks, &c. - Peabody Elementary School attendance area - Original wood flooring - New tile in kitchen and bathrooms - New quartz kitchen countertops - All double-hung windows newly restored (re-roped and re-weighted) - New paint throughout - New carpet in one bedroom (all others have wood floors) - New plumbing - New roof PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: -The home is on a large multi-unit property that also includes a small cottage and duplex -There is no garage - Some photos taken mid-renovation; more photos will be added as we complete the final touches