Amy Abbott & Kristin Hall | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

4225 Mariposa Drive, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110

$21,950,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 11 Square Footage: 9,662 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 125,888 Status: Active
Current Price: $21,950,000 List Date: 8/03/2026 Last Modified: 8/22/2026

Description

Nestled within a serene stretch of Hope Ranch, 4225 Mariposa Drive features meticulous craftsmanship and offers nearly three acres of flat, usable land. A level lawn rolls uninterrupted from the historic, remodeled residence to a tennis court, a pool, rose gardens and a citrus allée, grounds meant to be enjoyed as much as admired. As for the residence, designed in 1934 by celebrated Santa Barbara firm Edwards & Plunkett--architects of the famed Arlington Theatre--the property was commissioned by the family of a prominent Chicago banking scion, who gave the home its timeless moniker, ''Four Oaks,'' inspired by the prominent trees that still grace the property today.

Supplements: Since then, Four Oaks has continued to draw a cadre of legendary Santa Barbara figures, some of whom called it home, others simply captivated by it. Most notably, perhaps, culinary icon Julia Child chose Four Oaks as the location to film her 1980s television series, "Dinner at Julia's." Homeowners have included Fess Parker, the well-known vintner, who played the title character in the "Davy Crockett" and "Daniel Boone" series. Today, the residence is genuinely turnkey: a recent remodel thoughtfully updated the home for modern living without sacrificing the storied character. The six-bedroom, six-bath main residence centers on a large, sun-drenched living room with a covered patio and view of the sprawling grounds. Adjacent to the living room, a wood paneled library offers a space to work from home overlooking the sprawling, green grounds. Through a dining room and butler's pantry, a bright, open chef's kitchen-with double islands and a professional range-opens to a family room on one side and a trellised patio ready for outdoor dining on another. A separate wing includes four bedrooms, four full bathrooms and an exercise room, while upstairs, the primary suite earns its name with a sitting room, two large closets, a spacious bathroom and a covered deck looking out over the gardens, offering a private retreat. A detached guest house rounds out the accommodations at seven bedrooms and nearly 10,000 square feet. Residences where every acre is flat, sunlit, and usable almost never appear in Hope Ranch, and estates Julia Child chose to film a television series? That's exceptionally rare.

More Information MLS# 26-2568

Location Info

Country: US Cross Street: Estrella Drive District: 25 - HOPE RANCH Street #: 4225 Street Name: Mariposa Street Suffix: Drive State: CA Postal Code: 93110 County: Santa Barbara Parcel Number: 063-200-004

Contract Info

Seller Consider Concessions: Yes Affordable Housing: No Current Price: $21,950,000 Price: 21950000 Begin Date: 2026-08-03 Status: Active

Property Information

Year Built: 1939 Apx # Acres: 2.89 Main House SqFt: 8821 Other Structures SqFt: 639 Source: Measured Recurring Fees: Yes ADU: No Within City Limits: Unincorporated/County Within Coastal Zone: Yes TYP: Home/Estate Total Bedrooms: 6 Total Bathrooms: 11 Total Full Baths: 7 Total Half Baths: 4 Total SqFt.: 9662

Neighborhood/Schools

Elementary School: Vieja Valley Junior High School: LaColina High School: San Marcos

Owner Info

Deposit: 3 Deposit Type: %

Remarks

Hot Sheet Comment: new Directions: Exit the 101 to La Cumbre Rd. Continue onto Las Palmas Drive and turn left onto Llano Ave, then right on Mariposa Drive. 4225 will be on the ocean side. Geo Lat: 34.413544 Geo Lon: -119.765774

Condo/CO-OP/PUD

Association Fee: 4082.7 Association Fee Frequency: Annually

Condition

Excellent: 1

Style

Cape Cod: 1

Construction

Two Story: 1

Roof

Composition: 1 Tile: 1

Foundation

Slab: 1 Raised: 1 Mixed: 1 Pier & Post: 1

Exterior

Wood Siding: 1

Parking/Garage

Attached Storage Cabinets: 1 Circular Driveway: 1 Motor Court: 1 Storage: 1 Garage: 1 Detached: 1 Carport: 1 Total # Garage Spaces: 3 Total # Uncovered Spaces: 4

Pool Features

Pool: 1 Lap: 1 Pool Pump: 1 Water Features: 1

Grounds/Landscaping

SPA-Outside: 1 Tennis Court(s): 1 Dog Run: 1 Built-in BBQ: 1 Lawn: 1 Fruit Trees: 1 Other: 1 Permeable Driveway: 1 Fire Pit: 1 Play Area: 1 Manicured Gardens: 1 Mature Hedges: 1

Other Buildings

Pool House: 1 Other: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Patio Open: 1 Covered: 1 Terrace: 1

Location/Topo

Level: 1

Fencing

Fenced: ALL: 1

View

Setting: 1

Proximity

Near Golf Course: 1 Near Ocean: 1 Near Tennis/Pickleball: 1

Rooms

Exercise Room: 1 Family Room: 1 Ground Floor Bedroom: 1 Lbry/Study: 1 Media Room: 1 Primary Bedroom: 1

Dining

Breakfast Area: 1 Breakfast Bar: 1 Dining Area: 1 Formal: 1

Laundry

Laundry Room: 1 220V Elect: 1

Amenities

Guest House: 1 Guest Quarters: 1 Pantry: 1 Remodeled Bath: 1 Remodeled Kitchen: 1 Sound System: 1 Wet Bar: 1

Interior Features

Double Vanity: 1 Recessed Lighting: 1 Smart Thermostat: 1 Walk-In Closet(s): 1

Appliances Included

Built-In Gas Range: 1 Vented Exhaust Fan: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Double Oven: 1 Dryer: 1 Microwave: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1

Fireplace(s)

2+: 1 Family Room: 1 LR: 1 Other: 1 Primary Bedroom: 1

Security

Carbon Monoxide Detector: 1 Smoke Detector(s): 1

Water/Sewer

La Cumb Wtr: 1 Septic Tank: 1

Assoc/Park Amenities

BBQ Area: 1 Play Area: 1 Security: 1 Other: 1

Occupancy

Occ All Ages: 1

Assoc/Park Fee Incl

Security: 1 Other: 1

Zoning

EX-1: 1

Reports Available

Home Inspection: 1 Pest Inspection: 1 Prelim: 1 Pool: 1 NHD: 1 Sewer Lateral: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1

Heating

Forced Air: 1 Zoned: 1

Flr/Wdw Coverings

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

Pub Listing Details

Standard: 1

NeighborhoodSchools

Neighborhood: 25 - Hope Ranch

Property Features

Condition: Excellent Style: Cape Cod Construction: Two Story Roof: Composition; Tile Foundation: Slab; Raised; Mixed; Pier & Post Exterior: Wood Siding Fencing: Fenced: ALL Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Terrace; Patio Open Other Buildings: Pool House; Other View: Setting Proximity: Near Golf Course; Near Ocean; Near Tennis/Pickleball Rooms: Exercise Room; Family Room; Ground Floor Bedroom; Lbry/Study; Media Room; Primary Bedroom Dining: Breakfast Area; Breakfast Bar; Dining Area; Formal Laundry: 220V Elect; Laundry Room Amenities: Guest House; Guest Quarters; Pantry; Remodeled Bath; Remodeled Kitchen; Sound System; Wet Bar Interior Features: Double Vanity; Recessed Lighting; Smart Thermostat; Walk-In Closet(s) Appliances Included: Built-In Gas Range; Vented Exhaust Fan; Dishwasher; Double Oven; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Fireplace(s): 2+; Family Room; LR; Other; Primary Bedroom Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector; Smoke Detector(s) Cooling: Central Air Heating: Forced Air; Zoned Pool Features: Lap; Pool; Pool Pump; Water Features Occupancy: Occ All Ages Zoning: EX-1 Reports Available: Home Inspection; Pest Inspection; Prelim; Pool; NHD; Sewer Lateral Terms: Cash; Conventional Pub Listing Details: Standard
Listing Office: Sotheby's International Realty
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Last Updated: August - 22 - 2026
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