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4 Beds
4 Baths
2,392 sqft

$2,200,000

1114 E Ortega Street, SANTA BARBARA CA, 93103

Price per sqft$919.73
Built in1925
Property size2,392 sqft
Property typeResidential
Courtesy of Tiffany Dore, Village Properties

Overview

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Listed Mar 12, 2025

Updated Jun 10

Step into a world of timeless elegance with this enchanting 1920s Spanish Colonial Revival home, where architectural integrity meets a lush, storybook garden. A striking terra-cotta-tiled gabled rooftop crowns the residence, setting the stage for a truly captivating retreat. Beyond the charming façade, a private oasis unfolds—towering hedges embrace the property, creating an intimate haven for al fresco evenings under the stars. Meandering pathways lead you through a botanical paradise, where vibrant tropical foliage mingles with fruit-laden trees—grapefruit, lemons, apples, tangerines, and figs—just outside your front door. The garden offers secret pockets of serenity, with thoughtfully placed seating areas that invite you to linger, dream, and escape into nature's embrace. Entering through the front door feels like traveling back in time. The living room, adorned with vaulted wood ceilings and a picturesque window, bathes the space in natural light. The dining room and kitchen seamlessly blend warmth and charm, featuring butcher block countertops, rich maple cabinetry, and decorative Spanish tilea delightful setting for gathering and making memories. Off the kitchen, is an inviting bedroom ensuite and a cozy family room beckon, the latter offering a mesmerizing view of a wine cellaran ode to the true wine connoisseur. The main level also hosts another bedroom ensuite, where French doors open directly to the magical garden, as well as a spacious pantry storage room and laundry area. Ascend to the second floor, A landing, perfect for a home office, adds to the home's thoughtful layout where a charming bedroom with lofted ceilings and an intricately carved wood-baluster balcony overlooks the lush landscape. The attached bath is spacious and serene, offering a true retreat. The primary suite, an airy and expansive sanctuary, boasts two balconiesone with views of the verdant garden, the other leading to a private deck with a jacuzzi, where you can unwind beneath the starlit sky. Nestled in a coveted neighborhood known for its pride of ownership, this rare gem is ideally situated in Santa Barbara's Lower Riviera. With the Santa Barbara Bowl and downtown's finest shops, dining, and cultural delights just moments away, this home is the perfect blend of history, beauty, and modern-day convenience. Welcome to a place where the sun always shines, and every moment feels like a gateway.

Additional information

MLS® ID
25-1010

Interior Features

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Fireplace
Yes
Cooling
Yes
Heating
Yes
Basement
No

Exterior Features

Lot Size
0.18 Acres

Other Property Details

View
Yes
Pets Allowed
Yes

Listed by Village Properties, Tiffany Dore,
Listing Contact: [email protected] 

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