Amy Abbott & Kristin Hall | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

2688 Dorking Place, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105

$2,900,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,148 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,276 Status: Coming Soon
Current Price: $2,900,000 List Date: 6/25/2026 Last Modified: 7/03/2026

Description

Featuring impeccable style and lush, curated landscaping, this entirely usable property serves as a serene oasis. Intentional design defines the layout, inside and out. The divine gardens, ideal for relaxation or entertainment, sets this property apart. You know you have arrived somewhere special as you open the front gates and step into an enclosed flagstone courtyard shaded by mature specimen trees, with a soothing fountain and mounds of colorful plantings. Close the gates and experience tranquility and harmony. This home has been thoughtfully upgraded by each of its three owners since 1954, while maintaining its original ranch house character. Inside the home you are met with newly refinished natural oak floors throughout the common rooms. The living room invites conversation

Supplements: around the central fireplace and picture window framing the front courtyard. The open contemporary kitchen is optimized for function and serves as the heart of the home adjacent to the dining area and den. The upgraded kitchen features plenty of storage, an eating bar, a 6-burner gas range, and double refrigerators/freezers. The first floor provides two additional bedrooms, a charming bathroom with dual vanities, and interior access to a garage with built-in storage. The back of the house is lined with windows overlooking a sublime outdoor setting designed for personal relaxation and entertaining. The entire yard sparkles in the evening with uplighting, accent lighting, string lighting, and path lighting, and is ideal for both personal relaxation and entertaining. The property is filled with specially selected plantings that bloom throughout the year. Experience the restful setting from any room in the house through ample windows, or from any of these fabulous features: - An outdoor dining deck draped with wisteria. - A trellised al fresco dining area situated next to a tranquil pond. - A firepit, outdoor shower, and rolling green lawn. - Accessory Structures: Inviting paths lead to an outdoor studio/office and a meticulously organized workshop expanding the property's versatility and storage. The primary suite occupies the entire upper floor, offering expansive ocean and city views. The light-filled bedroom opens to a private deck, while the large walk-in closet is large enough to include a private ocean-view office. The primary bath features dual shower heads, a double vanity, and new tile floors. Enhancing personal relaxation and entertaining, music floats from the built-in audio speakers throughout the common rooms, primary suite, and outdoors. This is a home for someone who appreciates beauty and tranquility. Enjoy the ease of life in Mission Canyon - convenient to downtown while rooted in nature. Access the beauty of the Botanic Garden through the members' back gate and explore the expansive Tunnel Road trail network just a few blocks away. With biking, hiking, and parks, the Rose Garden, the Natural History Museum, tennis club, and dog park all around you, this neighborhood is a recreationalist's dream.

More Information MLS# 26-2112

Location Info

Country: US Cross Street: Cheltenham Development Name: Mission Canyon Heigh District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE Street #: 2688 Street Name: Dorking Street Suffix: Place State: CA Postal Code: 93105 County: Santa Barbara Parcel Number: 023-123-002

Contract Info

Seller Consider Concessions: Yes Affordable Housing: No Current Price: $2,900,000 Price: 2900000 Begin Date: 2026-06-25 Status: Coming Soon

Property Information

Year Built: 1953 Apx Lot SqFt: 8276 Apx # Acres: 0.19 Main House SqFt: 2038 Other Structures SqFt: 128 Source: Measured Recurring Fees: No ADU: No Within City Limits Y/N: No TYP: Home/Estate Total Bedrooms: 3 Total Bathrooms: 2 Total Full Baths: 2 Total SqFt.: 2148

Neighborhood/Schools

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

Owner Info

Deposit: 42000 Deposit Type: %

Remarks

Hot Sheet Comment: new Directions: Appt/agent. 24 hour notice requested - home occupied. Prefer escrow with Danielle Drewisch, First American. Geo Lat: 34.450873 Geo Lon: -119.713178

Condition

Excellent: 1

Style

Ranch: 1 Custom Built: 1

Construction

Two Story: 1

Roof

Composition: 1

Foundation

Raised: 1

Exterior

Wood Siding: 1

Parking/Garage

Attached Storage Cabinets: 1 Garage: 1 Inside Entrance: 1 Attached: 1 Total # Garage Spaces: 1

Pool Features

Water Features: 1

Grounds/Landscaping

Yard Irrigation T/O: 1 Lawn: 1 Fire Pit: 1 Mature Hedges: 1

Other Buildings

Workshop: 1 Studio: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: 1 Patio Open: 1 Other: 1

Location/Topo

Level: 1

Fencing

Fenced: PRT: 1

View

Ocean: 1 City: 1 Partial/Filtered: 1 Islands: 1

Site Improvements

Public: 1 Cable TV: 1

Proximity

Near Coffee Shop: 1 Near Downtown: 1 Near Grocery: 1 Near Hospital: 1 Near Park(s): 1 Near Restaurants: 1 Near School(s): 1 Near Shopping: 1 Near Tennis/Pickleball: 1

Rooms

Den: 1 Ground Floor Bedroom: 1 Office: 1 Primary Bedroom: 1

Dining

Dining Area: 1

Laundry

220V Elect: 1 Gas Hookup: 1 In Garage: 1

Amenities

Dual Pane Window: 1 Remodeled Kitchen: 1 Skylight: 1 Sound System: 1

Interior Features

Double Vanity: 1 Dual Shower Head: 1 Recessed Lighting: 1 Walk-In Closet(s): 1

Appliances Included

Built-In Gas Range: 1 Vented Exhaust Fan: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Dryer: 1 Microwave: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Rev Osmosis: 1 Washer: 1 Wtr Softener Leased: 1

Fireplace(s)

Gas Supply: 1 LR: 1

Security

Smoke Detector(s): 1

Water/Sewer

S.B. Wtr: 1 Sewer Hookup: 1

Pets

Yes: 1

Zoning

R-1: 1

Reports Available

TDS: 1 Prelim: 1 NHD: 1

Sales Excludes

Potted Plants: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Central Air: 1

Heating

Forced Air: 1

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Carpet: 1 Hardwood: 1 Tile: 1 Blinds: 1 Drapes/Curtains: 1

Pub Listing Details

None: 1

Window Features

Double-pane: 1

NeighborhoodSchools

Neighborhood: 15 - Mission Canyon

Property Features

Condition: Excellent Style: Ranch; Custom Built Construction: Two Story Roof: Composition Foundation: Raised Exterior: Wood Siding Fencing: Fenced: PRT Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio Open; Other Other Buildings: Workshop; Studio View: Ocean; Partial/Filtered; Islands Site Improvements: Public; Cable TV Proximity: Near Coffee Shop; Near Downtown; Near Grocery; Near Hospital; Near Park(s); Near Restaurants; Near School(s); Near Shopping; Near Tennis/Pickleball Rooms: Den; Ground Floor Bedroom; Office; Primary Bedroom Dining: Dining Area Laundry: 220V Elect; Gas Hookup; In Garage Amenities: Dual Pane Window; Remodeled Kitchen; Skylight; Sound System Interior Features: Double Vanity; Dual Shower Head; Recessed Lighting; Walk-In Closet(s) Appliances Included: Built-In Gas Range; Vented Exhaust Fan; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Rev Osmosis; Washer; Wtr Softener Leased Fireplace(s): Gas Supply; LR Security: Smoke Detector(s) Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air Heating: Forced Air Pets: Yes Pool Features: Water Features Window Features: Double-pane Zoning: R-1 Reports Available: TDS; Prelim; NHD Sales Excludes: Potted Plants Terms: Cash; Conventional Pub Listing Details: None
Listing Office: Compass
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Last Updated: July - 03 - 2026
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