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Dusty Baker
Sotheby's International Realty
805-969-9993
Commanding celestial lakeside panoramas of La Cumbre Country Club & golf course in Hope Ranch, this striking architectural gem stands as an exquisite showpiece of celebrated Santa Barbaran, Joseph Plunkett. Plunkett, whose prolific work includes the Arlington Theatre and the original terminal at the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, designed the home in 1928 in collaboration with his partners at the time, William Edwards and Henry Howell. The 5 bed/4 bath Spanish Colonial Revival-style home bears the widely admired trademarks of its designers: graceful arches, romantic balconies & stairways, hand-hewn woodwork, and ornamental details of tile & iron. Offering more than 3,600 sq. ft., the residence is intimate in scale yet comfortably spacious.Lovingly maintained and restored by the same owner for nearly 50 years, the soul of this historic home has been beautifully preserved, presenting a truly exceptional opportunity in an already rarely available neighborhood. Spend just a few moments on this enchanting property and you'll find it difficult not to fall in love.At the end of a gently meandering front walkway, guests are welcomed to a serene courtyard enveloped by lush landscaping, a front facade with enormous arched windows, and an impressive curved staircase leading to an upper balcony. Turn around to be swept away by verdant views of the lake, La Cumbre golf course, and the majestic silhouette of the Santa Ynez Mountains. At the end of the courtyard, a charming arched front doorway beckons discovery of what lies inside the home's historic walls. Step through the foyer into a high-ceilinged living room featuring dramatic open beams, a corner fireplace, and breathtaking views to the outside. Arguably the focal point of the residence, the living room provides access to both wings of the home, the upper level primary suite, and the enticing rear patio. On the other side of the foyer is a hallway leading to 3 main-level bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Beyond the living room is the formal dining room and breakfast area, both offering idyllic views to the exterior. An adjacent chef's kitchen leads to the other wing of the home, where various renovations provide modern amenities while paying homage to the home's original features, including arched doorways and hand-hewn beams with wrought-iron details. What was once a breezeway to the garage has been enclosed with large windows, creating a cozy family room area, as well as view-lined passage to an additional bedroom and bathroom, a laundry room, a custom wine room, and a 2-car garage with additional storage. Upstairs, just beyond the living room balcony, the primary suite offers a secluded getaway featuring an exterior balcony with lake views, a sitting area, a walk-in closet, and a bathroom with dual sinks and additional closet space. At numerous locations throughout the home, residents and guests are lured outward to enjoy inviting alfresco spaces. Various sitting areas, an outdoor fireplace, a built-in barbecue, large shady oak trees, and an expansive grassy lawn at the west end of the home ensure nearly endless opportunities to relax and entertain, all within the serene privacy for which Hope Ranch is known and esteemed. Clearly, the legacy of this remarkable estate extends far beyond the walls of its vintage home or its 1.5-acre parcel. It offers a truly evocative connection to a bygone era and -- for its next fortunate resident -- the rare chance to own and enjoy a paradisal piece of Santa Barbara history.
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Total Bedrooms : 5
Total Baths: 4
Full Baths: 4
Half Baths: 0
Water Source : Public
Sewer : Septic Type Unknown
Roof : Tile
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings,Recessed Lighting,Wine Cellar,Walk-In Closet(s)
Property Appliances: Dishwasher,Refrigerator
Fireplace: Living Room,Outside
Flooring: Tile,Wood
Furnished Description: Unfurnished
None
Air Conditioning
Forced Air,Gravity
Has Heating
Fireplace Features: Living Room,Outside
Has Fireplace: 1
Year Built: 1928
Building Area Total: 3,630
Construction: Stucco
Roof: Tile
Combination
None
Laundry Room
Lot Dimensions Source: Vendor Enhanced
Lot Size Acres: 1.5
Lot Size Source: Vendor Enhanced
Lot Size Square Feet: 65340
Original List Price: 6,995,000
Listing Contract Date: 2023-08-14
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Parcel Number: 063043002
Garage Description: Door-Multi,Garage
Attached Garage: Yes
Association: Yes
Association Fee: 2674.16
AssociationFee Frequency: Annually
Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 2674.16
Lease Term: Negotiable
Source Listing Status: Active
Source Neighborhood: VC81 - Santa Barbara
Postal Code Plus 4: 2132
Directions: From US 101, exit onto Hope Ave, take Calle Real to La Cumbre Rd, then go left. Continue onto Las Palmas Dr, then turn left onto Lago Dr. Home is on the right.
Zoning: Other
Source Property Type: Residential
Area: VC81 - Santa Barbara
Property SubType: Single Family Residence
Property Age: 96
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Structure Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built Source: Vendor Enhanced
Total Square Feet Living: 3630
Levels or Stories: Two
Building Total Stories: 2
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ByOwner last updated this listing 04/29/2024 @ 11:40
MLS: 23301920
LISTED BY: Dusty Baker, Sotheby's International Realty
SOURCE: CRMLS
Buyer Agency Compensation: 2.5%
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