map Map favorite Favorite share Share image 1 Photos print Print
Photo

4045 Lago Drive

Santa Barbara, CA 93110

$6,272,550

Sold Price
5

bed Beds

4

shower Baths

3,630 sqft

straighten / sqft

1928

calendar_month Built

Property Description

Commanding celestial lakeside panoramas of La Cumbre Country Club & golf course in Hope Ranch, this striking architectural gem stands as an exquisite showpiece of celebrated Santa Barbaran, Joseph Plunkett. Plunkett, whose prolific work includes the Arlington Theatre and the original terminal at the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, designed the home in 1928 in collaboration with his partners at the time, William Edwards and Henry Howell. The 5 bed/4 bath Spanish Colonial Revival-style home bears the widely admired trademarks of its designers: graceful arches, romantic balconies & stairways, hand-hewn woodwork, and ornamental details of tile & iron. Offering more than 3,600 sq. ft., the residence is intimate in scale yet comfortably spacious.Lovingly maintained and restored by the same owner for nearly 50 years, the soul of this historic home has been beautifully preserved, presenting a truly exceptional opportunity in an already rarely available neighborhood. Spend just a few moments on this enchanting property and you'll find it difficult not to fall in love.At the end of a gently meandering front walkway, guests are welcomed to a serene courtyard enveloped by lush landscaping, a front facade with enormous arched windows, and an impressive curved staircase leading to an upper balcony. Turn around to be swept away by verdant views of the lake, La Cumbre golf course, and the majestic silhouette of the Santa Ynez Mountains. At the end of the courtyard, a charming arched front doorway beckons discovery of what lies inside the home's historic walls. Step through the foyer into a high-ceilinged living room featuring dramatic open beams, a corner fireplace, and breathtaking views to the outside. Arguably the focal point of the residence, the living room provides access to both wings of the home, the upper level primary suite, and the enticing rear patio. On the other side of the foyer is a hallway leading to 3 main-level bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Beyond the living room is the formal dining room and breakfast area, both offering idyllic views to the exterior. An adjacent chef's kitchen leads to the other wing of the home, where various renovations provide modern amenities while paying homage to the home's original features, including arched doorways and hand-hewn beams with wrought-iron details. What was once a breezeway to the garage has been enclosed with large windows, creating a cozy family room area, as well as view-lined passage to an additional bedroom and bathroom, a laundry room, a custom wine room, and a 2-car garage with additional storage. Upstairs, just beyond the living room balcony, the primary suite offers a secluded getaway featuring an exterior balcony with lake views, a sitting area, a walk-in closet, and a bathroom with dual sinks and additional closet space. At numerous locations throughout the home, residents and guests are lured outward to enjoy inviting alfresco spaces. Various sitting areas, an outdoor fireplace, a built-in barbecue, large shady oak trees, and an expansive grassy lawn at the west end of the home ensure nearly endless opportunities to relax and entertain, all within the serene privacy for which Hope Ranch is known and esteemed. Clearly, the legacy of this remarkable estate extends far beyond the walls of its vintage home or its 1.5-acre parcel. It offers a truly evocative connection to a bygone era and -- for its next fortunate resident -- the rare chance to own and enjoy a paradisal piece of Santa Barbara history.

Listing Information

Close Price $6,272,550
Close Date Tuesday, August 6th, 2024
Status Closed
MLS 23301920
HOA $2,674
Type Residential
Subtype Single Family Residence
Year Built 1928
Lot Size 65,340
Structure Size 3,630
DOM 317
Courtesy Of Sotheby's International Realty
Listing Agent Dusty Baker DRE#01908615

Interior Features

Laundry Information
Location(s) Laundry Room
Total Bedroom
Bedrooms 5
Total Bathroom
Bathrooms 4
Flooring Information
Material Tile, Wood
Fireplace Information
Features Living Room, Outside
Additional Information
Additional Features Beamed Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Wine Cellar, Walk-In Closet(s)
Cooling Type
Cooling Type None

Exterior Information

Maps

home_work Nearby Properties

Image

$7,950,000

king_bed 5
shower 7
straighten 4,600
straighten 71,874
4005 Lago Drive,

Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Image

$2,995,000

king_bed 3
shower 2
straighten 2,125
straighten 43,560
1060 Monte Drive,

Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Image

$345,000

king_bed 2
shower 2
straighten 1,908
4025 State Street, #50,

Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Image

$12,995,000

king_bed 6
shower 7
straighten 7,142
straighten 141,570
4426 Via Bendita,

Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Image

$1,695,000

king_bed 3
shower 3
straighten 2,334
straighten 2,892
4563 Carriage Hill Drive,

Santa Barbara, CA 93110

Listing information courtesy of: Dusty Baker, Sotheby's International Realty . *Based on information from the Association of REALTORS/Multiple Listing as of Aug 6th, 2024 at 7:55 PM and/or other sources. Display of MLS data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.