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1597 E Valley Road, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108

$3,694,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 4,259 Status: Closed
Current Price: $3,694,000 List Date: 6/03/2014 Last Modified: 2/11/2026

Overview

Description

The Original Carriage House to Constantia, the grand Cape Dutch Colonial designed by Ambrose Cramer in 1931 is graciously sited down a long olive lined drive, behind gates in a premier Montecito location. This romantic residence has been renovated, retaining the historic charm of the grand estate. A detached studio, with it's own gated entry and private gardens add to this properties' richness.

Listing Details MLS# 14-1759

Location Info

District
10 - MONTECITO
Street #
1597
Dir
E
Street Name
Valley
Street Suffix
Road
State
CA
Country
US
Postal Code
93108
Compass Map
Santa Barbara
Map Grid
T11
County
Santa Barbara
Parcel Number
007-220-019
Cross Street
El Bosque

Contract Info

Price
3750000
Buyers Agent $/%
2.5
Affordable Housing
No
Begin Date
2014-06-03

Status Information

Sold Date
2014-08-06
Under Contract Date
2014-06-04

Property Information

TYP
Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms
4
Total Bathrooms
4
Total Full Baths
4
Year Built
1931
Total SqFt.
4259
Source
Other/See Remarks
Within City Limits
No
Total # Units in Development
2

Remarks

Directions
From San Ysidro Road, heading North, turn Right on East Valley Road. Go approx 1/4 mile, just before El Bosque, to boxed hedge with white roses, turn Right down main driveway to Green Gates on Right.
Hot Sheet Comment
new

Owner Info

Deposit
3

More Information

Neighborhood/Schools

Elementary School
Mont Union
Junior High School
S.B. Jr.
High School
S.B. Sr.

Condition

Excellent
Yes

Style

Other
Yes

Construction

Two Story
Yes

Exterior

Stucco
Yes

Parking/Garage

Gar #2
Yes

Pool Features

Pool
Yes

Grounds/Landscaping

Yard Irrigation PRT
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio Open
Yes

Location/Topo

Level
Yes

Fencing

Fenced: ALL
Yes

View

Mountain(s)
Yes
Wooded
Yes

Site Improvements

Public
Yes
Private
Yes
Easement
Yes
Cable TV
Yes

Proximity

Near Bus
Yes
Near Ocean
Yes
Near Park(s)
Yes
Near School(s)
Yes
Near Shopping
Yes

Rooms

Ground Floor Bedroom
Yes
Lbry/Study
Yes
Sun Room
Yes

Dining

Breakfast Area
Yes
Dining Area
Yes
In Living Room
Yes

Laundry

Common Area
Yes
In Kitchen
Yes

Amenities

Guest House
Yes
Pantry
Yes
Remodeled Kitchen
Yes

Appliances Included

Oven/Rnge/Blt-In
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Tankless Water Heater
Yes
Trash Compactor
Yes
Washer
Yes

Fireplace(s)

Family Room
Yes
LR
Yes
Other
Yes
Patio
Yes

Security

Smoke Detector(s)
Yes

Water/Sewer

Mont Wtr
Yes
Sewer Hookup
Yes

Zoning

E-1
Yes

Reports Available

Home Inspection
Yes
Prelim
Yes

Sales Excludes

Potted Plants
Yes
Other
Yes

Terms

Cash
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Carpet
Yes
Marble
Yes
Wood
Yes

Contingent Remarks

HOME INSPECTN
Yes

Property Features

Condition: Excellent Style: Other Construction: Two Story Exterior: Stucco Fencing: Fenced: ALL Patio and Porch Features: Patio Open View: Mountain(s); Wooded Site Improvements: Public; Private; Easement; Cable TV Proximity: Near Bus; Near Ocean; Near Park(s); Near School(s); Near Shopping Rooms: Ground Floor Bedroom; Lbry/Study; Sun Room Dining: Breakfast Area; Dining Area; In Living Room Laundry: Common Area; In Kitchen Amenities: Guest House; Pantry; Remodeled Kitchen Appliances Included: Oven/Rnge/Blt-In; Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater; Trash Compactor; Washer Fireplace(s): Family Room; LR; Other; Patio Security: Smoke Detector(s) Heating: Forced Air Pool Features: Pool Zoning: E-1 Reports Available: Home Inspection; Prelim Sales Excludes: Potted Plants; Other Terms: Cash Contingent Remarks: HOME INSPECTN
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Listing Office: Douglas Elliman of California, Inc.
Last Updated: February - 11 - 2026
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