This charming and beautiful free-standing home, situated in the serene and desirable Mission Oaks community, is ideal for either full-time residence or a pied-à-terre. This gated community is beloved for its stately oak trees, family of deer, and central location within the Santa Ynez Valley. Fine dining, gourmet shops, vineyards and tasting rooms, health food markets, organic farms, renowned golf courses, and various medical services are all just a short walk, bike ride, or drive away. Mission Oaks offers a comfortable and relaxed lifestyle, featuring amenities such as a heated pool, a soothing spa, a tennis court, and a lovely walking path.

The home itself has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, complete with an elegant fireplace and loft-style ceilings. A versatile space can serve as an office, art studio, or writing nook. This detached home includes an attached 2-car garage and a fully fenced porch, all surrounded by oak trees and recent plantings that enhance the property's ambiance and privacy. The current owner has carefully renovated and maintained the home, adding a new HVAC system and ductwork, a whole-house water filtration system, updated bathrooms, modern kitchen appliances, and more.

Mission Oaks is now under new management. The HOA fee covers exterior maintenance, including care for common areas such as the roof and gutters, road maintenance, landscaping, termite inspections, water usage, and insurance, including fire and earthquake coverage.