128 and 130 Anacapa Street are two brand-new townhomes in the heart of the Funk Zone that make up Monti al Maré, a two-unit gated compound offering luxury four-level living, high-tech features, and stunning views, all in a vibrant location in the hippest part of town.
I toured Monti al Maré last November, when the homes were still under construction. It was a treat to see the raw wood frames, tile yet to be set, and appliances and fixtures still in boxes. I had to use my imagination to envision the finished product. So having seen the “before,” I was especially curious to experience the “after.”
When I visited last Sunday, the neighborhood was teeming with visitors looking to experience a taste of summer in December. Holiday pop-up boutiques beckoned, as did the unseasonably warm beachfront. These two townhomes are situated right across the street from The Lark and Lucky Penny and around the corner from Santa Barbara Winery. Big, beautiful cacti stand out starkly against the street-facing façade of Monti al Maré, and bright-red geraniums bloom in pots set into the custom wrought-iron front gates.