This charming two-bedroom, one bath cottage-style Samarkand residence has character, offers comfortable living spaces and features a cozy living room w/ fireplace, plantation shutters, warm wood floors in the main living areas and rear french doors off the dining room, kitchen and primary bedroom. The dining area and galley kitchen w/ wainscoting wall accents provide direct access to a private, covered rear deck running the full length of the home and fresh interior paint. Pass through the living garden arch leading to the back side of the property to find room for potential expansion, adding an ADU for the neighborhood's excellent income producing potential, multi-generational living or simply enjoying the quintessential Santa Barbara lifestyle. The property offers a two-car garage and paver driveway for off street parking, tankless water heater and built in work benches. Imagine using the detached, extra room w/ built-in counters, cabinets and a closet as a surf shack, office, studio, gym, creative retreat or escape. Located just minutes from Hendry's Beach, Cottage Hospital, parks, golf, shopping, dining and freeway access, this is a rare opportunity to own an affordable single family home in one of Santa Barbara's most desirable neighborhoods.