The San Marcos Trout Club was originally homesteaded in the 1880’s and in 1924, a private retreat half way up the San Marcos Pass was established. Some 30 home sites were sold on 120 acres and two large catch basins were stocked with trout to provide excellent fishing to locals who made the long trip up the hill for a weekend away. After WWII, the Trout Club became a popular spot offering a community feel, rustic log homes many with remarkable views of Santa Barbara and the Channel Islands from the 1,250-foot altitude perch.
This rural enclave is cherished and protected by the fortunate few that live there. Beautiful ocean and Island views, magnificent oaks, trails and fauna surround the 37 households in this coveted community. Community open space is used for a picnic gathering and children’s play area, private swimming holes in the creek and a shared water system. The school bus picks up and drops off at the top of the driveway for the neighborhood kids going to the top rated Mountain View elementary school.
This 2/2.5ba 2 story cedar log home was built in 1992. The heart of this home is an open Great Room with kitchen, dining and living areas. Each window frames ocean, island and city views. The high ceilings of exposed log rafters and the masonry fireplace increase the rustic feeling of the space. Granite countertops, custom wood cabinets and new appliances complete the kitchen.
The master suite is upstairs adjacent to the Great room, with a slate bathroom. Downstairs is a second bedroom, a full bathroom, a large family room, utility and laundry room and a single car garage divided into storage areas. The decks and Jacuzzi have lovely ocean views.
