Amy Abbott & Kristin Hall | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

3892 Fairfax Road, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110

$1,461,650
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,583 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,461,650 List Date: 8/25/2026 Last Modified: 10/01/2026

Description

Rose Brook Cottage | A Storybook Country Retreat Privately situated behind mature hedges and romantic English gardens, Rose Brook Cottage is an exceptional Connecticut-inspired farmhouse offering a rare expression of refined country living in the heart of Santa Barbara. Set on an unusually expansive parcel, the property unfolds across broad lawns, meandering stone pathways, established gardens, and intimate outdoor terraces--creating a secluded setting that feels worlds away while remaining moments from fine dining, shopping, and beaches. With its timeless architectural character, the 2-bedroom, 1-bath main residence is both sophisticated and effortlessly inviting.

Supplements: Sun-drenched interiors are crowned by dramatic tongue-and-groove cathedral ceilings, burnished wood floors, a graceful bay window, and carefully curated finishes which provide warmth and understated elegance throughout. The generous eat-in kitchen opens through French doors to picturesque stone terraces and the gardens beyond, creating an idyllic setting for gracious indoor-outdoor entertaining. A separate 1-bedroom, 1-bath guest cottage offers an equally charming private retreat, ideal for guests, a home office, or creative studio. With its storybook architecture, exceptional grounds, private guest accommodations, and coveted in-town setting, Rose Brook Cottage presents a rare opportunity to experience the romance and privacy of a country retreat with the sophistication and convenience of life in the heart of Santa Barbara.

More Information MLS# 26-2836

Location Info

Country: US Cross Street: La Cumbre Walk Score: 76 Bike Score: 64 District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE Street #: 3892 Street Name: Fairfax Street Suffix: Road State: CA Postal Code: 93110 County: Santa Barbara Parcel Number: 057-192-024

Contract Info

Seller Consider Concessions: Yes Affordable Housing: No Current Price: $1,461,650 Price: 1495000 Begin Date: 2026-08-25 Status: Closed

Property Information

Year Built: 1938 Apx # Acres: 0.22 Source: Public Records Recurring Fees: No ADU: No TYP: Home/Estate Total Bedrooms: 3 Total Bathrooms: 2 Total Full Baths: 2

Neighborhood/Schools

Elementary School: Monte Vista Junior High School: LaColina High School: San Marcos

Owner Info

Deposit: 3 Deposit Type: %

Remarks

Hot Sheet Comment: new Geo Lat: 34.444698 Geo Lon: -119.750692

Condition

Good: 1

Style

Cal. Cottage: 1 Farmhouse: 1 Cape Cod: 1 Traditional: 1

Construction

Single Story: 1

Roof

Composition: 1

Foundation

Raised: 1

Exterior

Wood Siding: 1

Parking/Garage

Storage: 1 Total # Uncovered Spaces: 4

Grounds/Landscaping

Yard Irrigation T/O: 1 Lawn: 1 Manicured Gardens: 1 Mature Hedges: 1

Other Buildings

Studio: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Patio Open: 1 Rear Porch: 1 Terrace: 1

Location/Topo

Level: 1

Fencing

Fenced: ALL: 1

View

Mountain(s): 1 Setting: 1

Proximity

Near Bus: 1 Near Coffee Shop: 1 Near Grocery: 1 Near Restaurants: 1 Near School(s): 1 Near Shopping: 1

Rooms

Ground Floor Primary: 1 Primary Bedroom: 1

Dining

In Kitchen: 1

Laundry

Laundry Room: 1

Amenities

Finished Attic: 1 Guest House: 1

Interior Features

Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1

Appliances Included

Built-In Gas Range: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Dryer: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1

Water/Sewer

Septic Tank: 1

Pets

Yes: 1

Zoning

R-1: 1

Reports Available

TDS: 1 Home Inspection: 1 Pest Inspection: 1 Prelim: 1 Roof: 1 Other: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Heating

Forced Air: 1

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Hardwood: 1

Status Information

Sold Date: 2026-09-30 Sold Price: $1,461,650 Under Contract Date: 2026-09-01

NeighborhoodSchools

Neighborhood: 15 - San Roque

Property Features

Condition: Good Style: Cal. Cottage; Farmhouse; Cape Cod; Traditional Construction: Single Story Roof: Composition Foundation: Raised Exterior: Wood Siding Fencing: Fenced: ALL Patio and Porch Features: Rear Porch; Terrace; Patio Open Other Buildings: Studio View: Mountain(s); Setting Proximity: Near Bus; Near Coffee Shop; Near Grocery; Near Restaurants; Near School(s); Near Shopping Rooms: Ground Floor Primary; Primary Bedroom Dining: In Kitchen Laundry: Laundry Room Amenities: Finished Attic; Guest House Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s) Appliances Included: Built-In Gas Range; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Refrigerator; Washer Heating: Forced Air Pets: Yes Zoning: R-1 Reports Available: TDS; Home Inspection; Pest Inspection; Prelim; Other Terms: Cash; Conventional
Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
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Last Updated: October - 01 - 2026
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