249 Lambert Road, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013
Overview
Description
Supplements: ... (Read more) Originally spanning over 1,200 acres, much of the original acreage was later subdivided. The remaining 12.22 +/- acres on Lambert Road still capture the essence of that luxurious, bygone era. 1989 the property was acquired as a campus and leased to Pacifica Graduate Institute. Through its caring custodianship, the Institute ensured the land's conservancy and the continuation of its cultural and educational legacy. FUTURE POSSIBILITIES: For a discerning residential buyer and investor, with five buildings, the property could be reimagined as a private luxury compound with expansive grounds providing ample space for a primary residence, guest homes, vineyards, orchards, and resort-style amenities such as pools, equestrian facilities, event pavilions, and wellness venues. Already existing as a school, the existing infrastructure could be adapted "as-is" or fully reimagined. Whether restored to its original residential glory or reinterpreted through a modern lens, this property presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a piece of California's coastal heritage poised for possibilities. BUILDING DESCRIPTIONS: MAIN HOUSE is home to adaptable rooms, offices, an expansive event space, a commercial kitchen, dining, terraces, fireplaces, and a basement ideal for an impressive wine cellar. Preserved are the original hardwood floors, a fireplace, generous interior volume, an expansive terrace, vast lawns, and garden views. SAGE WING / TOWNHOUSE (Adjacent to Main House) - Today, as administrative offices and a classroom, this wing was added onto the primary residence and features multiple rooms well-suited for quiet study, lectures, and collaborative gatherings. For future residential use, it offers the ability to transform into an ideal attached guest wing for multi-generational living. SOUTH HALL - Currently housing a grand hall, offices, and seminar rooms, South Hall is the largest of the academic-use buildings. Its scale and flexible floor plan make it an exceptional candidate for conversion into a fabulous multipurpose entertaining space, receptions, and large-scale events, with office space to manage it all from the wings. GUEST QUARTERS- These spaces could seamlessly return to their residential origins. They serve as charming guest suites for extended family or guests, work quarters for estate staff or private consultants, or reimagined as a multiple-bay garage. LIBRARY - Once the Fleischmann conservatory, Pacifica transformed the building into The Joseph/Campbell and Marija Gimbutas Archives and Library, preserving and showcasing scholarly collections in two distinct libraries. STUDIO-Ideal as a detached 2-bedroom guest house with attached redwood deck. with ultimate privacy.
Listing Details MLS# 25-3511
Location Info
- District
- 10 - MONTECITO
- Street #
- 249
- Street Name
- Lambert
- Street Suffix
- Road
- State
- CA
- Country
- US
- Postal Code
- 93013
- Compass Map
- Santa Barbara
- Map Grid
- W12
- County
- Santa Barbara
- Parcel Number
- 005-210-054
- Cross Street
- Via Real
- Development Name
- Pacifica Grad Inst.
Contract Info
- Price
- 14800000
- Seller Consider Concessions
- Yes
- Affordable Housing
- No
- Begin Date
- 2025-09-18
Property Information
- TYP
- Home/Estate
- Total Bedrooms
- Yes
- Total Bathrooms
- 11
- Total Full Baths
- 5
- Total Half Baths
- 6
- Year Built
- 1924
- Total SqFt.
- 15317
- Source
- Public Records
- Apx # Acres
- 12.22
- Apx Lot SqFt
- 532300
- ADU
- No
- Within City Limits
- No
- Total # Units
- 5
- Recurring Fees
- No
NeighborhoodSchools
- Neighborhood
- 05 - Summerland
Remarks
- Directions
- 101 North or South. Take Padaro off ramp. Turn towards the mountains. Take right on Via Real, Left on Lambert Road.
- Hot Sheet Comment
- price
Owner Info
- Deposit
- 3
More Information
Neighborhood/Schools
- Elementary School
- Aliso
- Junior High School
- Carp. Jr.
- High School
- Carp. Sr.
Condition
- Excellent
- Yes
Style
- Spanish
- Yes
Construction
- Single Story
- Yes
- Two Story
- Yes
Roof
- Tile
- Yes
Foundation
- Mixed
- Yes
Exterior
- Stucco
- Yes
Parking/Garage
- Total # Uncovered Spaces
- 67
Grounds/Landscaping
- Yard Irrigation PRT
- Yes
- Lawn
- Yes
- Fruit Trees
- Yes
Other Buildings
- Other
- Yes
Location/Topo
- Wooded
- Yes
- Combo
- Yes
View
- Ocean
- Yes
- Mountain(s)
- Yes
- Setting
- Yes
Site Improvements
- Private
- Yes
- Underground Utilities
- Yes
Proximity
- Near Bus
- Yes
- Near Hospital
- Yes
- Near Ocean
- Yes
- Near Park(s)
- Yes
- Near School(s)
- Yes
- Near Shopping
- Yes
- Restaurants
- Yes
Rooms
- Other
- Yes
Dining
- Other
- Yes
Laundry
- 220V Elect
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
Amenities
- Gas/Electric/Diesel Generator
- Yes
- Horses
- Yes
- Remodeled Bath
- Yes
Appliances Included
- Other
- Yes
Fireplace(s)
- 2+
- Yes
Water/Sewer
- Mont Wtr
- Yes
- Sewer Hookup
- Yes
Handicapped Access
- Wheelchair Access
- Yes
- Hand Rails
- Yes
Zoning
- AG-Preserve
- Yes
Reports Available
- Prelim
- Yes
- Leases
- Yes
- NHD
- Yes
Disclosures
- Coastal Comm
- Yes
- AG Preserve
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
Terms
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
Cooling
- Central Air
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
Heating
- Forced Air
- Yes
Flr/Wdw Coverings
- Hardwood
- Yes
- Tile
- Yes
Property Features
