Amy Abbott & Kristin Hall | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

1114 E Ortega Street, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103

$2,200,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,392 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,841 Status: Closed
Current Price: $2,200,000 List Date: 3/12/2025 Last Modified: 4/22/2025

Description

Step into a world of timeless elegance with this enchanting 1920s Spanish Colonial Revival home, where architectural integrity meets a lush, storybook garden. A striking terra-cotta-tiled gabled rooftop crowns the residence, setting the stage for a truly captivating retreat. Beyond the charming façade, a private oasis unfolds—towering hedges embrace the property, creating an intimate haven for al fresco evenings under the stars. Meandering pathways lead you through a botanical paradise, where vibrant tropical foliage mingles with fruit-laden trees—grapefruit, lemons, apples, tangerines, and figs—just outside your front door. The garden offers secret pockets of serenity, with thoughtfully placed seating areas that invite you to linger, dream, and escape into nature's embrace.

Supplements: Entering through the front door feels like traveling back in time. The living room, adorned with vaulted wood ceilings and a picturesque window, bathes the space in natural light. The dining room and kitchen seamlessly blend warmth and charm, featuring butcher block countertops, rich maple cabinetry, and decorative Spanish tilea delightful setting for gathering and making memories. Off the kitchen, is an inviting bedroom ensuite and a cozy family room beckon, the latter offering a mesmerizing view of a wine cellaran ode to the true wine connoisseur. The main level also hosts another bedroom ensuite, where French doors open directly to the magical garden, as well as a spacious pantry storage room and laundry area. Ascend to the second floor, A landing, perfect for a home office, adds to the home's thoughtful layout where a charming bedroom with lofted ceilings and an intricately carved wood-baluster balcony overlooks the lush landscape. The attached bath is spacious and serene, offering a true retreat. The primary suite, an airy and expansive sanctuary, boasts two balconiesone with views of the verdant garden, the other leading to a private deck with a jacuzzi, where you can unwind beneath the starlit sky. Nestled in a coveted neighborhood known for its pride of ownership, this rare gem is ideally situated in Santa Barbara's Lower Riviera. With the Santa Barbara Bowl and downtown's finest shops, dining, and cultural delights just moments away, this home is the perfect blend of history, beauty, and modern-day convenience. Welcome to a place where the sun always shines, and every moment feels like a gateway.

More Information MLS# 25-1010

Location Info

Country: US Compass Map: Santa Barbara Map Grid: P11 Cross Street: Vulantario District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE Street #: 1114 Dir: E Street Name: Ortega Street Suffix: Street State: CA Postal Code: 93103 County: Santa Barbara Parcel Number: 031-190-004

Contract Info

Affordable Housing: No Current Price: $2,200,000 Price: 1950000 Begin Date: 2025-03-12 Status: Closed

Property Information

Year Built: 1925 Apx # Acres: 0.18 Total # Units: 0 Source: Public Records Recurring Fees: No ADU: No Within City Limits: Yes TYP: Home/Estate Total Bedrooms: 4 Total Bathrooms: 4 Total Full Baths: 4 Total SqFt.: 2392

Neighborhood/Schools

Elementary School: Franklin Junior High School: S.B. Jr. High School: S.B. Sr.

Owner Info

Deposit: 3

Remarks

Hot Sheet Comment: new Geo Lat: 34.430516 Geo Lon: -119.684929

Condition

Excellent: 1

Style

Spanish: 1

Construction

Two Story: 1

Roof

Tile: 1

Foundation

Mixed: 1

Exterior

Stucco: 1

Grounds/Landscaping

Yard Irrigation T/O: 1 Hot Tub: 1 Fruit Trees: 1

Other Buildings

Gazebo: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: 1 Patio Open: 1

Location/Topo

Level: 1

Fencing

Fenced: ALL: 1

View

Setting: 1

Site Improvements

Sidewalks: 1 Street Lights: 1 Cable TV: 1

Proximity

Near Bus: 1 Near Ocean: 1 Near Park(s): 1 Near School(s): 1 Near Shopping: 1 Restaurants: 1

Rooms

Family Room: 1 Other: 1 Primary Bedroom: 1

Dining

Dining Area: 1

Amenities

Remodeled Bath: 1

Appliances Included

Built-In Gas Range: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Dryer: 1 Rev Osmosis: 1 Washer: 1

Fireplace(s)

2: 1 Free Standing: 1

Security

Smoke Detector(s): 1

Water/Sewer

S.B. Wtr: 1

Pets

Yes: 1

Zoning

R-1: 1

Reports Available

TDS: 1 Prelim: 1

Sales Excludes

Chandelier: 1 Other: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): 1

Heating

Forced Air: 1

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Hardwood: 1 Tile: 1

Pub Listing Details

Standard: 1

Status Information

Sold Date: 2025-04-17 Sold Price: $2,200,000 Under Contract Date: 2025-03-17

NeighborhoodSchools

Neighborhood: 15 - Riviera/Lower

Property Features

Condition: Excellent Style: Spanish Construction: Two Story Roof: Tile Foundation: Mixed Exterior: Stucco Fencing: Fenced: ALL Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio Open Other Buildings: Gazebo View: Setting Site Improvements: Sidewalks; Street Lights; Cable TV Proximity: Near Bus; Near Ocean; Near Park(s); Near School(s); Near Shopping; Restaurants Rooms: Family Room; Other; Primary Bedroom Dining: Dining Area Amenities: Remodeled Bath Appliances Included: Built-In Gas Range; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Rev Osmosis; Washer Fireplace(s): 2; Free Standing Security: Smoke Detector(s) Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s) Heating: Forced Air Pets: Yes Zoning: R-1 Reports Available: TDS; Prelim Sales Excludes: Chandelier; Other Terms: Cash; Conventional Pub Listing Details: Standard
Listing Office: Village Properties
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Last Updated: April - 22 - 2025
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