Downtown

Historic Hacienda

Beneath the signature red tile roofs of the Santa Barbara landscape, Casa de Ramirez tells the story of a by-gone era.  Open the gates and enter a piece of local history. This home, with its rich past, classic architecture and traditional Spanish detail, exemplifies why historic homes are cherished in Santa Barbara.  In the midst of the Pueblo Viejo District in the heart of downtown, this classic hacienda is rich with classic Spanish Colonial design and surrounded by original adobes and pueblos on neighboring streets including the historic Presidio. Covarrubias Adobe and Santa Barbara Courthouse.

The original 2 bedroom, 2 bath main house dates back to the late 1800's  with an addition of a detached studio with full bath added in 1935. Today, the main house sets up wonderfully with two bedroom suites, each with private bath.  The largest  of the suites is accented by a fireplace and dual French doors, that open to the interior patio of this old-world hacienda style property.  The kitchen is spacious and efficient with professional 6 burner Viking range, dual sinks, breakfast bar and an abundance of counters and cabinet storage, all accented by original Spanish tiles.

The area between the bedrooms and kitchen offers quiet dining options or an intimate sitting room to enjoy the corner fireplace while family meals are being prepared nearby.  Beamed ceilings, stucco walls and original hardwood floors created a feeling of warmth and intimacy  The detached studio with full bath is connected to the main house by a covered walk way.  The focal point of the room is the impeccably designed fireplace while vaulted high beamed ceilings and extensive built-in desk and wall-to-wall book cases add to the grand nature of this welcoming room.  French doors open to the interior patio and gardens making this a perfect home office, study, guest house or extended living and dining room space to compliment the cozy main house when entertaining.  The current zoning allows for the property to be used as place of business as well as a residence.

Without exception, the interior courtyard patio is the heart of this property unifying the two structures.  With naturally landscaped gardens, soothing fountains, private paths, mature olive trees and flowering native plants this is a true oasis in the heart of this beautiful city.  Casa de Ramirez is, and always will be, a very special property.