A former Apple executive is selling his incredible $35 million California smart home
On a sleepy Santa Barbara street, 4305 Marina Drive sits high on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Southwestern landscaping and reflecting pools welcome you into the home.
![A former Apple executive is selling his incredible $35 million California smart home](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticbiassets.in%2Fthumb%2Fmsid-48964271%2Cwidth-700%2Cheight-525%2Cimgsize-605979%2Fon-a-sleepy-santa-barbara-street-4305-marina-drive-sits-high-on-a-bluff-overlooking-the-pacific-ocean-southwestern-landscaping-and-reflecting-pools-welcome-you-into-the-home-.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Inside, the house is light and airy — with fantastic water views.
![Inside, the house is light and airy — with fantastic water views.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-48964272,width-700,height-525,imgsize-423725/inside-the-house-is-light-and-airy-with-fantastic-water-views-.jpg)
It's packed to the rafters with gadgets and goodies. Lights, speakers, televisions, climate, window shades, gas fireplaces, and even door locks can be controlled remotely via a tablet or smartphone.
![It](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-48964273,width-700,height-525,imgsize-441532/its-packed-to-the-rafters-with-gadgets-and-goodies-lights-speakers-televisions-climate-window-shades-gas-fireplaces-and-even-door-locks-can-be-controlled-remotely-via-a-tablet-or-smartphone-.jpg)
The home's automation features are even more impressive. When the owner's car pulls into the driveway, lights turn on, the garage door swings open, and a fountain starts flowing.
![The home](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-48964275,width-700,height-525,imgsize-443025/the-homes-automation-features-are-even-more-impressive-when-the-owners-car-pulls-into-the-driveway-lights-turn-on-the-garage-door-swings-open-and-a-fountain-starts-flowing-.jpg)
The kitchen is filled with stainless steel appliances.
![The kitchen is filled with stainless steel appliances.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-48964276,width-700,height-525,imgsize-386052/the-kitchen-is-filled-with-stainless-steel-appliances-.jpg)
Top cabinets are conspicuously absent to give the room a lighter feel, with additional space in the counter "garages" to make up for the loss of flatware storage.
![Top cabinets are conspicuously absent to give the room a lighter feel, with additional space in the counter "garages" to make up for the loss of flatware storage.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-48964277,width-700,height-525,imgsize-364878/top-cabinets-are-conspicuously-absent-to-give-the-room-a-lighter-feel-with-additional-space-in-the-counter-garages-to-make-up-for-the-loss-of-flatware-storage-.jpg)
A formal dining room offers plenty of space for guests and shares an aquarium wall with the living room. The aquarium's water changes are also automated.
![A formal dining room offers plenty of space for guests and shares an aquarium wall with the living room. The aquarium](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-48964278,width-700,height-525,imgsize-411776/a-formal-dining-room-offers-plenty-of-space-for-guests-and-shares-an-aquarium-wall-with-the-living-room-the-aquariums-water-changes-are-also-automated-.jpg)
There are two staircases that lead to the second floor bedrooms.
![There are two staircases that lead to the second floor bedrooms.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-48964280,width-700,height-525,imgsize-186623/there-are-two-staircases-that-lead-to-the-second-floor-bedrooms-.jpg)
The master bedroom has ample space and an additional staircase that goes to a third floor lookout tower.
![The master bedroom has ample space and an additional staircase that goes to a third floor lookout tower.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-48964281,width-700,height-525,imgsize-404636/the-master-bedroom-has-ample-space-and-an-additional-staircase-that-goes-to-a-third-floor-lookout-tower-.jpg)
The master's glass-enclosed sitting area makes the most of the property's picturesque views.
![The master](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-48964282,width-700,height-525,imgsize-461432/the-masters-glass-enclosed-sitting-area-makes-the-most-of-the-propertys-picturesque-views-.jpg)
The walk-in closet defies expectations and provides a serene place to get dressed.
![The walk-in closet defies expectations and provides a serene place to get dressed.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-48964283,width-700,height-525,imgsize-245341/the-walk-in-closet-defies-expectations-and-provides-a-serene-place-to-get-dressed-.jpg)
The other bedrooms are much like the master, sans lookout tower.
![The other bedrooms are much like the master, sans lookout tower.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-48964285,width-700,height-525,imgsize-308452/the-other-bedrooms-are-much-like-the-master-sans-lookout-tower-.jpg)
Each room has its own window nook and tons of natural light.
![Each room has its own window nook and tons of natural light.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-48964286,width-700,height-525,imgsize-455999/each-room-has-its-own-window-nook-and-tons-of-natural-light-.jpg)
Even the bathrooms have great views.
![Even the bathrooms have great views.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-48964287,width-700,height-525,imgsize-571987/even-the-bathrooms-have-great-views-.jpg)
An aquarium also makes an appearance in the office, which is accessed by a 500 pound pivot door that opens with a simple touch.
![An aquarium also makes an appearance in the office, which is accessed by a 500 pound pivot door that opens with a simple touch.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-48964288,width-700,height-525,imgsize-400120/an-aquarium-also-makes-an-appearance-in-the-office-which-is-accessed-by-a-500-pound-pivot-door-that-opens-with-a-simple-touch-.jpg)
A second-floor balcony overlooks the family room and custom chandeliers.
![A second-floor balcony overlooks the family room and custom chandeliers.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-48964289,width-700,height-525,imgsize-362163/a-second-floor-balcony-overlooks-the-family-room-and-custom-chandeliers-.jpg)
No 10,000-square-foot mansion would be complete without a gym...
![No 10,000-square-foot mansion would be complete without a gym...](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-48964290,width-700,height-525,imgsize-365865/no-10000-square-foot-mansion-would-be-complete-without-a-gym-.jpg)
...and a sauna.
![...and a sauna.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-48964291,width-700,height-525,imgsize-393791/-and-a-sauna-.jpg)
The contemporary design unfolds outside with a crystal blue pool and minimalist ic lounge area.
![The contemporary design unfolds outside with a crystal blue pool and minimalist ic lounge area.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-48964292,width-700,height-525,imgsize-567725/the-contemporary-design-unfolds-outside-with-a-crystal-blue-pool-and-minimalist-ic-lounge-area-.jpg)
The patio is huge.
![The patio is huge.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-48964293,width-700,height-525,imgsize-607989/the-patio-is-huge-.jpg)
A cozy fire pit awaits at the property's edge.
![A cozy fire pit awaits at the property](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-48964294,width-700,height-525,imgsize-607522/a-cozy-fire-pit-awaits-at-the-propertys-edge-.jpg)
Though the aquarium view in the dining room is hard to beat, this might just do it.
![Though the aquarium view in the dining room is hard to beat, this might just do it.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-48964295,width-700,height-525,imgsize-286632/though-the-aquarium-view-in-the-dining-room-is-hard-to-beat-this-might-just-do-it-.jpg)
All the technology in the world can't overshadow an oasis like this.
![All the technology in the world can](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-48964296,width-700,height-525,imgsize-597282/all-the-technology-in-the-world-cant-overshadow-an-oasis-like-this-.jpg)
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