1895 E Valley Road, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108

$6,900,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 7,767 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 121,968 Status: Closed
Current Price: $6,000,000 List Date: 5/15/2018 Last Modified: 9/05/2019

Description

IconIc Montecito Architecture / Slater House II – A Mary Craig Masterpiece: This is one of Montecito's few remaining original Spanish Colonial estates with well preserved classic architectural details throughout. Located in the heart of Montecito on a slight crest amid major estates on 2.8 usable acres, the residence overlooks the gracious Valley Club and offers ocean and mountain views. The home maintains the architectural integrity it is famous for including the central courtyard, the full height entrance hall with unique clerestory window-door, coved ceilings, double groined hallway ceilings, wrought iron doors and window grills, hand- carved wood doors, and terra cotta tile floors. The magnificent site and views can be appreciated from the sweeping terraces, upstairs and down

Supplements: This home, known as Slater House II, is arguably the quintessential design by Mary Craig, a renowned architect whose many famous buildings in Santa Barbara with tile roofs, white stucco walls, and wood-beam ceilings have become synonymous with Santa Barbara's Spanish-derivative architecture. Architectural treasures abound such as the original tiled flower arranging sink in the women's cloak room, the signature rounded-stone courtyard with the architect's initials, wood doors with polished carved detailing, and the upstairs view terrace with a view of each chimney top featuring a different finish to replicate a sense of a village. The spacious wood ceilinged living room entices one to the expansive terraces through multiple French doors. The elegant dining room has a classically beautiful wood fireplace. There is a downstairs master with fireplace, coved ceiling, windows and doors on three sides, several closets, and a large master bathroom. The kitchen is unexpectedly airy for a home of this age and offers a butler's pantry, walk in pantry, breakfast area and sitting room. The home has multiple bedrooms. Secluded behind historic stone walls and mature vegetation there is a resort-size pool, tennis court, guest quarters and historic garden features. The original gardens may have been designed by Alice Keck and are waiting to be rediscovered and restored. There are multiple fountains and a pavilion. The lovely motor court provides ample parking in front of the home or drive through the archway to the brick and cobblestone parking area for the three-car garage with apartment. There are few original estates still in tact with almost 3 acres. Slater House II, described in many books and articles, and not on the market for decades, is an opportunity to own and enhance a piece of Montecito's history and create a signature estate of your own. Citing: Spanish Colonial Style: Santa Barbara and the Architecture of James Osborne Craig and Mary McLaughlin Craig, Rizzoli, and article by Arielle Pardes

More Information MLS# 18-1746

Location Info

District: 10 - MONTECITO Street #: 1895 Dir: E Street Name: Valley Street Suffix: Road State/Province: CA Postal Code: 93108 Compass Map: Santa Barbara Map Grid: U11 County: Santa Barbara Parcel Number: 007-200-008 Cross Street: Valley Club Rd.

Contract Info

Current Price: $6,000,000 Price: 6900000 Buyers Agent $/%: 2.5 Affordable Housing: No Begin Date: 2018-05-15 Status: Closed

Status Information

Sold Date: 2019-09-04 Sold Price: $6,000,000 Under Contract Date: 2019-06-30

Property Information

TYP: Home/Estate Total Bedrooms: 6 Total Bathrooms: 6 Total Full Baths: 6 Total Half Baths: 1 Year Built: 1932 Total SqFt.: 7767 Source: Measured Main House SqFt: 7767 Other Structures SqFt: 1334 Apx # Acres: 2.8 Within City Limits: No Total #Units: 6 Recurring Fees: No

Neighborhood/Schools

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

Remarks

Directions: Highway 101 take the Sheffield exit and go north on Sheffield to East Valley Road. Then left (west) to just past Birnam Wood. Hot Sheet Comment: price Geo Lat: 34.438918 Geo Lon: -119.615469

Owner Info

Deposit: 3

Property Features

Condition: Good Style: Spanish Construction: Two Story Roof: Tile Foundation: Raised Exterior: Stucco Parking/Garage: Gar #3 Grounds/Landscaping: Pool; Patio Open; Tennis Court(s); Lawn; Fruit Trees; Yard Irrigation PRT; Fenced: ALL; Other; Permeable Driveway Other Buildings: Shed; Other View: Ocean; Mountain(s) Location/Topo: Level Site Improvements: Public; Underground Util Proximity: Near Ocean; Near Park(s); Near School(s); Near Shopping Rooms: Basement; Family Room; Ground Floor Primary; Lbry/Study; Office; Other; Patio Enclosed Dining: Breakfast Bar; Formal Laundry: Laundry Room Amenities: Guest House; Guest Quarters; Pantry Fireplace(s): 2+; Dining Room; LR; Other; Primary Bedroom Flr/Wdw Coverings: Other; Tile; Wood Heating: Gravity Water/Sewer: Mont Wtr; Sewer Hookup Pets: Yes Zoning: E-1 Sales Excludes: Other Terms: Cash; Ctnl Contingent Remarks: CONTACT AGENT; OTHER
Listing Office: Compass
Last Updated: September - 05 - 2019
1895 E Valley Road, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108- MLS# 18-1746
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