280 W Mountain Drive, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103
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Description
Supplements: ... (Read more) complete with a full kitchen, bath and laundry, serves as a self-contained retreat for guests or a plethora of other activities. For those seeking a touch of whimsy, an enchanting 187 square foot "Hobbit House" offers a unique escape for meditation or creativity, complemented by a detached bath featuring an invigorating outdoor shower that allows you to bathe in natural beauty. Automotive enthusiasts or hobbyists will appreciate the oversized garage with ample storage. A separate motorcycle garage can also serve as an artist studio or creative workshop. Designed for entertainment, the large main terrace features an outdoor kitchen and ample space for guests to dine against a backdrop of panoramic mountain and ocean vistas. Large, multi-level open spaces transition seamlessly to host a variety of gathering activities. A new seven seat salt water hot tub offers a rejuvenating soaking experience under a vibrant canopy of star filled skies. The model of modern energy-efficiency and self-sufficiency, the property is supplied by a private water system fed continuously by a mountain spring and a deep well, an owned updated solar system and Starlink high speed internet. Dimmable LED lights, dual heat pump HVAC and an integrated security system are part of the attention to detail. Located in the highly desirable Cold Spring School District, this gated private oasis offers incomparable privacy, views and comfort, yet is located just ten minutes to the Upper or Lower Villages and fifteen minutes from the heart of Santa Barbara. The diverse and evolving Mountain Drive community offers its own welcoming warmth. There is a close-knit feel to the neighborhood that elicits a true sense of belonging - a place where neighbors wave and smile as they pass. This is an outstanding opportunity for those who desire breathtaking vistas combined with privacy, security and independence without sacrificing the proximity to Santa Barbara and Montecito's world-class amenities. We welcome you to enjoy the soulful embrace of this turn-key home.
Listing Details MLS# 26-1695
Location Info
- District
- 10 - MONTECITO
- Street #
- 280
- Dir
- W
- Street Name
- Mountain
- Street Suffix
- Drive
- State
- CA
- Country
- US
- Postal Code
- 93103
- County
- Santa Barbara
- Parcel Number
- 013-010-009
- Cross Street
- Coyote Rd
Contract Info
- Price
- 3250000
- Seller Consider Concessions
- Yes
- Affordable Housing
- No
- Begin Date
- 2026-05-22
Property Information
- TYP
- Home/Estate
- Total Bedrooms
- 5
- Total Bathrooms
- 5
- Total Full Baths
- 5
- Year Built
- 1991
- Total SqFt.
- 3169
- Source
- Measured
- Main House SqFt
- 2124
- Other Structures SqFt
- 1045
- Apx # Acres
- 40.01
- ADU
- No
- Within City Limits
- No
- Total # Units
- Yes
- Recurring Fees
- No
Remarks
- Hot Sheet Comment
- new
Owner Info
- Deposit
- 3
Neighborhood/Schools
- Elementary School
- Cold Spring
- Junior High School
- S.B. Jr.
- High School
- S.B. Sr.
More Information
Condition
- Excellent
- Yes
Construction
- Two Story
- Yes
Roof
- Composition
- Yes
- Flat
- Yes
Foundation
- Raised
- Yes
Exterior
- Stucco
- Yes
Parking/Garage
- Garage
- Yes
- Detached
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
Grounds/Landscaping
- Hot Tub
- Yes
Other Buildings
- Other
- Yes
Patio and Porch Features
- Patio Open
- Yes
- Terrace
- Yes
View
- Ocean
- Yes
- Mountain(s)
- Yes
- City
- Yes
- Setting
- Yes
- Harbor
- Yes
- Beach
- Yes
- Panoramic
- Yes
- Coastline
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
- Islands
- Yes
Dining
- Breakfast Bar
- Yes
- Dining Area
- Yes
Laundry
- In Unit
- Yes
Amenities
- Guest House
- Yes
Appliances Included
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Dryer
- Yes
- Gas Range
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Washer
- Yes
Zoning
- Other
- Yes
Reports Available
- Home Inspection
- Yes
- Pest Inspection
- Yes
- Prelim
- Yes
- Soils
- Yes
- Septic
- Yes
- NHD
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
Terms
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
Cooling
- Central Air
- Yes
Heating
- Heat Pump
- Yes
Flr/Wdw Coverings
- Carpet
- Yes
- Tile
- Yes
Electric
- Solar PV Seller Owned
- Yes
Property Features
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