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1493 Sycamore Canyon Road, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108

New Listing
$8,250,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 8 Square Footage: 5,909 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 63,162 Status: Active
Current Price: $8,250,000 List Date: 1/30/2026 Last Modified: 1/30/2026

Description

Through private gates, across a custom bridge, and up a secluded drive, this estate reveals a rare Santa Barbara Spanish sanctuary set on approximately 1.45 lush acres in one of the area's most private canyon settings. Custom built and thoughtfully enhanced, this exceptional estate offers nearly 6,000 square feet of refined living space across a main residence, pool house, studio, and poolside cantina, designed for both everyday comfort and elevated entertaining. A dramatic tower-style entry introduces the home, immediately setting the tone with soaring volume, hand-crafted details, and timeless Spanish-inspired architecture throughout. Arched doorways, stone accents, and carefully curated materials evoke the warmth and romance of classic mission estates while offering modern livability.

Supplements: At the heart of the home is the chef's kitchen, featuring custom solid walnut cabinetry, quartzite slab countertops with a waterfall island, Newport Brass fixtures, and hand-painted Walker Zanger tile. The kitchen opens seamlessly to the family room, creating a natural flow for indoor-outdoor living and gathering. Formal living and dining spaces add flexibility and elegance, while multiple fireplaces throughout the home provide warmth and ambiance. The primary suite on the main level serves as a peaceful retreat, with French doors opening to a private garden patio. Additional guest suites are generously sized and complemented by spa-inspired bathrooms showcasing custom stone, artisan tile, and refined fixtures. Flexible living spaces, including a media/game room and studio, offer versatility for guests, creative pursuits, or work-from-home living. Both the studio and pool house feature full bathrooms and may also be flexed as additional detached guest bedrooms. The resort-style grounds are truly exceptional. Meandering paths wind through mature landscaping and over 250 avocado, citrus, and fruit trees, creating a tranquil, park-like setting. A pool and spa are anchored by a charming pool house and outdoor cantina/bar, complete with a half bath and outdoor shower, while multiple patios invite relaxation and entertaining amid the natural beauty of Sycamore Canyon. A custom spiral staircase leads toward the creek below, enhancing the estate's connection to its surroundings. Extensive infrastructure and design enhancements elevate the property further, including engineered structural elements, steel-supported outdoor areas, custom ironwork, Steve Handelman lighting, copper rain gutters, and spa-like design details throughout, underscoring the craftsmanship and permanence of the estate. Completing the offering is a detached three-car garage with adjacent studio space and a setting that feels worlds away, yet remains just minutes from downtown Santa Barbara, Montecito, and the coast. Private, peaceful, and undeniably special, 1493 Sycamore Canyon Road offers a rare opportunity to own a true Santa Barbara sanctuary, where timeless Spanish design meets modern luxury in an irreplaceable natural setting.

More Information MLS# 26-318

Location Info

Compass Map: Santa Barbara Map Grid: Q11 Cross Street: Alameda Padre Serra District: 10 - MONTECITO Street #: 1493 Street Name: Sycamore Canyon Street Suffix: Road State/Province: CA Postal Code: 93108 County: Santa Barbara Parcel Number: 019-320-014

Contract Info

Seller Consider Concessions: Yes Affordable Housing: No Current Price: $8,250,000 Price: 8250000 Begin Date: 2026-01-30 Status: Active

Property Information

Year Built: 2006 Apx # Acres: 1.45 Total #Units: 0 Main House SqFt: 4958 Other Structures SqFt: 603 Source: Measured Recurring Fees: No ADU: No Within City Limits: No TYP: Home/Estate Total Bedrooms: 5 Total Bathrooms: 8 Total Full Baths: 6 Total Half Baths: 2 Total SqFt.: 5909

Neighborhood/Schools

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

Owner Info

Deposit: 3

Remarks

Hot Sheet Comment: new Directions: From the roundabout, take Sycamore Canyon Rd. Proceed to private gated entrance and follow the private drive across the bridge to the residence. Geo Lat: 34.434812 Geo Lon: -119.677117

Condition

Excellent: 1

Style

Medit: 1 Spanish: 1

Construction

Entry Lvl(No Stairs): 1 Two Story: 1

Roof

Tile: 1

Foundation

Slab: 1

Exterior

Stucco: 1

Parking/Garage

RV: 1 Gar #3: 1 Boat: 1 Detached: 1

Grounds/Landscaping

Pool: 1 Yard Irrigation PRT: 1 Pool House: 1 Hot Tub: 1 Built-in BBQ: 1 Lawn: 1 Fruit Trees: 1

Other Buildings

Other: 1 Studio: 1

View

Mountain(s): 1 Setting: 1

Location/Topo

Level: 1 Combo: 1

Proximity

Near Ocean: 1 Near Park(s): 1 Near School(s): 1

Rooms

Art Studio: 1 Den: 1 Exercise Room: 1 Family Room: 1 Game Room: 1 Ground Floor Bedroom: 1 Ground Floor Primary: 1

Dining

Formal: 1

Laundry

Laundry Room: 1 220V Elect: 1 Gas Hookup: 1 In Kitchen: 1

Amenities

Dual Pane Window: 1 Guest House: 1 Pantry: 1 Remodeled Bath: 1 Remodeled Kitchen: 1 Sound System: 1 Wet Bar: 1

Appliances Included

Built-In Gas Oven: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Dryer: 1 Gas Range: 1 Gas Stove: 1 Microwave: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1

Fireplace(s)

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

Water/Sewer

S.B. Wtr: 1

Pets

Yes: 1

Zoning

R-1: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Ctnl: 1

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Hardwood: 1 Tile: 1 Marble: 1 Other: 1

Heating

Forced Air: 1

Property Features

Condition: Excellent Style: Medit; Spanish Construction: Entry Lvl(No Stairs); Two Story Roof: Tile Foundation: Slab Exterior: Stucco Other Buildings: Other; Studio View: Mountain(s); Setting Proximity: Near Ocean; Near Park(s); Near School(s) Rooms: Art Studio; Den; Exercise Room; Family Room; Game Room; Ground Floor Bedroom; Ground Floor Primary Dining: Formal Laundry: 220V Elect; Gas Hookup; In Kitchen; Laundry Room Amenities: Dual Pane Window; Guest House; Pantry; Remodeled Bath; Remodeled Kitchen; Sound System; Wet Bar Appliances Included: Built-In Gas Oven; Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Gas Stove; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Fireplace(s): 2+; Family Room; LR; Other Heating: Forced Air Pets: Yes Zoning: R-1 Terms: Cash; Ctnl
Listing Office: Village Properties
IDX
Last Updated: January - 30 - 2026
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