The Kuro
House

Kuro — 黒 — means black in Japanese, a nod to the authentic Shou Sugi Ban burnt-wood siding that wraps the residence. The centuries-old technique seals the wood with fire, leaving a deep, tactile black that softens into the oaks.

Tucked privately above the San Roque neighborhood, this 1.69-acre hillside sanctuary invites a slower, unhurried way of living. Reimagined down to the framing by a boutique Santa Barbara design firm, the property offers complete seclusion just minutes from local beaches, dining, and State Street.

Behind a striking glass pivot entry, the main space — anchored by soaring plaster walls, European oak floors, and a sculptural fireplace — opens seamlessly to the gardens. Every bedroom enjoys its own private transition to the outdoors, while a wraparound floating deck frames panoramic mountain views with a glimpse of the Pacific.

Beneath the design is a home engineered for health and wellness: unpainted veneer plaster, integrated EMF shielding, a whole-house water filtration and softening system, and a UVC-LED disinfection system woven into the two-zone smart HVAC.