285 Middle Road, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108 (MLS# 26-3441)

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285 Middle Road, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108

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$9,895,000

Cottage Primary Bedroom (Virtually Enhanced)

Cottage French Doors to Primary Bedroom (Virtually Enhanced)

Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,590 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 27,007 Status: Active

Current Price: $9,895,000 List Date: 10/13/2026 Last Modified: 10/13/2026

Overview

Description

Filled with character, charm, and timeless elegance, this enchanting Craftsman-style estate is ideally situated near Montecito's coveted Lower Village. Built in 1914 and lovingly cared for by the same family for over three decades, this special property offers a rare blend of historic craftsmanship, gracious living, and beautifully maintained grounds. The 3,974 +/- sq ft main residence features four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and a powder room, with exquisite architectural details and a light-filled floor plan designed for comfortable living and effortless entertaining. Spacious living and family rooms, a dedicated office, and rich wood floors create a warm, timeless atmosphere.

Supplements: The inviting kitchen is highlighted by marble countertops, a wall of paned windows, a spacious breakfast area, and a butler's pantry. Upstairs, all four bedrooms offer a sense of privacy and retreat. The stunning primary suite is distinguished by vaulted, beamed ceilings and a spacious walk-in closet, complemented by an en-suite bath featuring both ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 26-3441

Location Info

District: 10 - MONTECITO
Street #: 285
Street Name: Middle
Street Suffix: Road
State: CA
Country: US
Postal Code: 93108
Compass Map: Santa Barbara
Map Grid: S12
County: Santa Barbara
Parcel Number: 009-103-019
Cross Street: Hot Springs Road

Contract Info

Price: 9895000
Seller Consider Concessions: Yes
Affordable Housing: No
Begin Date: 2026-10-12

Property Information

TYP: Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms: 4
Total Bathrooms: 4
Total Full Baths: 3
Total Half Baths: Yes
Year Built: 1914
Total SqFt.: 3590
Source: Measured
Main House SqFt: 3974
Other Structures SqFt: 919
Apx # Acres: 0.62
ADU: No
Recurring Fees: No

Remarks

Hot Sheet Comment: new

Owner Info

Deposit: 3
Deposit Type: %

Neighborhood/Schools

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

More Information

Condition

Excellent: Yes

Style

Craftsman: Yes

Construction

Two Story: Yes

Roof

Composition: Yes

Foundation

Raised: Yes

Exterior

Wood Shingles: Yes

Parking/Garage

Carport: Yes
Total # Carport Spaces: 3

Grounds/Landscaping

Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
Lawn: Yes
Fruit Trees: Yes

Other Buildings

Shed: Yes
Other: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Patio Open: Yes
Front Porch: Yes

Location/Topo

Level: Yes

Fencing

Fenced: PRT: Yes

View

Setting: Yes

Site Improvements

Public: Yes

Proximity

Near Coffee Shop: Yes
Near Grocery: Yes
Near Park(s): Yes
Near Restaurants: Yes
Near School(s): Yes
Near Shopping: Yes

Rooms

Basement: Yes
Den: Yes
Office: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Dining

Breakfast Area: Yes
Formal: Yes

Laundry

Laundry Room: Yes
Other: Yes

Amenities

Guest House: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Remodeled Bath: Yes
Remodeled Kitchen: Yes
Wet Bar: Yes

Interior Features

Double Vanity: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes

Appliances Included

Ice Maker: Yes
Wine Refrigerator: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Double Oven: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Rev Osmosis: Yes
Washer: Yes
Wtr Softener/Owned: Yes

Fireplace(s)

2+: Yes
Family Room: Yes
LR: Yes
Other: Yes

Security

Smoke Detector(s): Yes

Water/Sewer

Mont Wtr: Yes
Sewer Hookup: Yes

Zoning

R-1: Yes

Sales Excludes

Chandelier: Yes
Mirror: Yes
Other: Yes

Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes
Other: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Other: Yes

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Carpet: Yes
Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes
Stone: Yes

Property Features

Condition: Excellent Style: Craftsman Construction: Two Story Roof: Composition Foundation: Raised Exterior: Wood Shingles Fencing: Fenced: PRT Patio and Porch Features: Front Porch; Deck; Patio Open Other Buildings: Shed; Other View: Setting Site Improvements: Public Proximity: Near Coffee Shop; Near Grocery; Near Park(s); Near Restaurants; Near School(s); Near Shopping Rooms: Basement; Den; Office; Primary Bedroom Dining: Breakfast Area; Formal Laundry: Laundry Room; Other Amenities: Guest House; Pantry; Remodeled Bath; Remodeled Kitchen; Wet Bar Interior Features: Double Vanity; Walk-In Closet(s) Appliances Included: Ice Maker; Wine Refrigerator; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Rev Osmosis; Washer; Wtr Softener/Owned Fireplace(s): 2+; Family Room; LR; Other Security: Smoke Detector(s) Cooling: Central Air; Other Heating: Forced Air; Other Zoning: R-1 Sales Excludes: Chandelier; Mirror; Other Terms: Cash; Conventional

Documents

Preliminary Title Report ›

Listing Office: Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: October - 13 - 2026

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