780 Mission Canyon Road, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105
Overview
Description
Supplements: ... (Read more) Here is a rare opportunity to own a private Santa Barbara estate on more than one acre, in the coveted Upper East, at the gateway to Mission Canyon. Villa Firenze, a magical 6,000+ sq ft legacy estate superbly sited on 1.2 acres, features more than 16 rooms, with an ideal floor plan for entertaining. Over the years the Villa, as the home of American composer, Mildred Couper, has been the site of many musical and literary salons, with luminaries in the arts and business alike gathering to share conversation and enjoy live concerts. The grand living room welcomes guests with 18 foot high ceilings, 11-foot original windows, the original fireplace, and a spacious dining area. The home also offers a gourmet kitchen with top of the line appliances, a breakfast room, 4 bedroom (suites), 4 full baths and 2 half-baths, solarium, den, media room, laundry room, 2 separate offices with meeting rooms, 3 car garage, motor court and curated gardens with specimen fruit trees, flowers and exotic plants. Originally built in 1919 the main house was added to in the 1980s, and beginning in 2003, underwent a complete remodel that incorporated designer/owner Angela Gresser's gorgeous aesthetic with important green design principles. The overhaul, truly a labor of love, cost more than $2 million, and took more than four years to complete. Today, Villa Firenze offers an unparalleled lifestyle of inspired elegance, stunning gardens, and inviting public and private spaces. Nourished by abundant sunlight and surrounded by lovely fountains and gardens this 1.2 acre property includes more than 20 varieties of fruit-bearing trees and bushes and has become a refuge for birds and butterflies. The Mediterranean gardens and orchards were planned to optimize water conservation and feature many plants native to California and other drought resilient species. Stately oaks, cedars, pines and cypresses, a rose garden, grape arbor, bamboo grove, and many large boulders create a dramatic yet tranquil landscape. Vine covered pergolas, custom-designed by the owner, and an expansive lawn are ideal for entertaining. Located in the prestigious Upper East, a short distance to the Santa Barbara Mission, neighboring parks and downtown Santa Barbara, Villa Firenze offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to secure the amenities of a private, history rich estate near downtown Santa Barbara.
Listing Details MLS# 15-751
Location Info
- District
- 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
- Street #
- 780
- Street Name
- Mission Canyon
- Street Suffix
- Road
- State
- CA
- Country
- US
- Postal Code
- 93105
- Compass Map
- Santa Barbara
- Map Grid
- O10
- County
- Santa Barbara
- Parcel Number
- 023-230-016
- Cross Street
- Foothill
Contract Info
- Price
- 3595000
- Buyers Agent $/%
- 2.5
- Affordable Housing
- No
- Begin Date
- 2015-03-09
Status Information
- Financing
- Fixed
- Sold Date
- 2016-01-07
- Under Contract Date
- 2015-11-03
Property Information
- TYP
- Home/Estate
- Total Bedrooms
- 4
- Total Bathrooms
- 6
- Total Full Baths
- 4
- Total Half Baths
- 2
- Year Built
- 1919
- Total SqFt.
- 6034
- Source
- Measured
- Apx # Acres
- 1.2
- Within City Limits
- No
- Total # Units in Development
- Yes
- Recurring Fees
- No
NeighborhoodSchools
- Neighborhood
- 15 - Upper Eastside
Remarks
- Directions
- Mission Canyon, between Rocky Nook Park and Foothill. Property is behind gates at the top left of a private driveway. Please don't go driveway or on property without appointment.
- Hot Sheet Comment
- price
More Information
Owner Info
- Deposit
- 3
Neighborhood/Schools
- Elementary School
- Roosevelt
- Junior High School
- S.B. Jr.
- High School
- S.B. Sr.
Condition
- Excellent
- Yes
Style
- Mediterranean
- Yes
- Estate
- Yes
Construction
- Two Story
- Yes
Roof
- Tile
- Yes
Foundation
- Slab
- Yes
- Raised
- Yes
- Mixed
- Yes
Exterior
- Stucco
- Yes
Parking/Garage
- Gar #3
- Yes
- Detached
- Yes
- Unc #4
- Yes
Grounds/Landscaping
- Lawn
- Yes
- Fruit Trees
- Yes
- Drought Tolerant LND
- Yes
- Permeable Driveway
- Yes
Patio and Porch Features
- Patio Open
- Yes
Location/Topo
- Level
- Yes
Fencing
- Fenced: ALL
- Yes
View
- Mountain(s)
- Yes
- Setting
- Yes
Site Improvements
- Private
- Yes
- Easement
- Yes
Proximity
- Near Bus
- Yes
- Near Hospital
- Yes
- Near Park(s)
- Yes
- Near School(s)
- Yes
- Near Shopping
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
Rooms
- Art Studio
- Yes
- Basement
- Yes
- Exercise Room
- Yes
- Ground Floor Bedroom
- Yes
- Lbry/Study
- Yes
- Music Room
- Yes
- Office
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
- Sun Room
- Yes
Dining
- Dining Area
- Yes
- Formal
- Yes
- In Living Room
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Yes
Amenities
- Grnd Unit
- Yes
- Guest Quarters
- Yes
- Pantry
- Yes
- Remodeled Bath
- Yes
- Remodeled Kitchen
- Yes
- Room Addition
- Yes
Appliances Included
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Disposal
- Yes
- Double Oven
- Yes
- Dryer
- Yes
- Gas Range
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Rev Osmosis
- Yes
- Wtr Softener/Owned
- Yes
Fireplace(s)
- LR
- Yes
Security
- Smoke Detector(s)
- Yes
Water/Sewer
- S.B. Wtr
- Yes
- Sewer Hookup
- Yes
Pets
- Yes
- Yes
Zoning
- R-1
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
Terms
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
Heating
- Forced Air
- Yes
- Radiant
- Yes
Flr/Wdw Coverings
- Hardwood
- Yes
- Stone
- Yes
Pub Listing Details
- None
- Yes
Property Features
Room Information
| Room Name | Level | Length | Width | Remarks | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | Main | 30.25 | 24.00 | 18' Ceilings; FP; 11x15 Windows; HWF | 726.00 |
| Dining Room | Main | 24.91 | 13.91 | 18' ceilings; HWF; Large windows | 346.49 |
| Kitchen | Main | 18.08 | 11.16 | Remodeled; Center Island; Stainless app | 201.77 |
| Breakfast Room | Main | 15.75 | 8.83 | Lots of windows; opens to patio | 139.07 |
| Primary Bedroom | Upper | 21.33 | 15.91 | Sunny, west facing; views of garden; HWF | 339.36 |
| Bonus Room | Upper | 14.75 | 14.08 | Solarium off master (views of garden) | 207.68 |
| Bedroom 2 | Main | 16.00 | 13.16 | Ensuite; Overlooks yard; HWF | 210.56 |
| Bedroom 3 | Main | 16.00 | 13.16 | Ensuite; Private entrance: HWF | 210.56 |
| Bedroom 4 | Upper | 15.25 | 13.66 | Currently used as a gym/workout room | 208.31 |
| Bonus Room | Upper | 12.75 | 10.91 | Currently a den | 139.10 |
| Bonus Room | Upper | 18.33 | 10.91 | Currently an office | 199.98 |
| Bonus Room | Main | 15.75 | 13.33 | Office Conference room/library | 209.94 |
| Bonus Room | Main | 15.25 | 13.91 | Library; opens to private garden | 212.12 |
| Office | Main | 21.33 | 15.91 | Downstairs office w/private entrance | 339.36 |
| Office | Main | Sunny studio overlooking gardens |

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