Hope Ranch

Italian Ocean Front Villa

Lot Size: 1.12 Acres
Square Feet: 3,538
APN#: 047-082-003
Built: 1953
Renovated: 2005 / 2006
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 3 Full 2 Half

The charm of Carmel, the romance of the Italian Riviera, and the relaxed indoor/outdoor lifestyle of Santa Barbara are embraced in this ocean front estate on Sea Ledge Lane near the wooded neighborhood of Hope Ranch. With awe inspiring ocean and island vistas, this home and its secluded location on over an acre of lushly landscaped coastline property with beach access from the lane, creates an estate for the most discriminating buyer.

One senses a feeling of graciousness and peace when entering this recently renovated single-level home with its panoramic ocean views.  The Great Room is inspirational with its stunning views and is a perfect place to watch pelicans formation-flying over the bluff.  The Santa Barbara lifestyle is yours to enjoy in rooms filled with light:  a living room with French doors which open to the gardens and to an entertainment terrace with inviting outdoor fireplace, a glorious chef's kitchen with fireplace and all the amenities for gourmet entertaining, an intimate dining room with paned windows for garden views and a family room for conversation, reading or television.  The spacious master suite with fireplace and sitting room looks out to colorful gardens, lawn areas, and expansive ocean views.  A second bedroom suite with fireplace faces the front gardens and a child’s play house while the third bedroom with its ocean views can alternatively serve as a guest room or office.   This well-appointed estate features beamed ceilings, wide planked pine floors, a beautiful antique tile roof imported from Italy, and a comfortable, detached accessory building with fireplace, half bath and a charming vine draped entry porch.  

With every amenity for Santa Barbara's lifestyle, the rare and ultimate luxury of privacy is ensured with a gated entry to this oceanside enclave on Sea Ledge Lane. Expansive lawns, mature trees, and beach access all create a much sought-after retreat along Santa Barbara's beautiful coastline.

Entry

Live by the sea!  Enter this Great Room and stop to enjoy the unending ocean and island views.  French doors to brick entertainment terrace.

Living Room

White wood beamed ceiling with fan, fireplace with charcoal gray stone surround and white wood mantle, French doors with side lights to entertainment patio with expansive garden and ocean views

Dining Room

French doors with side lights for garden views, large paned picture window, ocean and garden views, wainscoting and ceiling fan

Kitchen

White wood beamed ceiling, Carrera marble counter tops, white cabinetry, white and blue tile backsplash, wide farm house sink, Wolf six burner range, Bosch dishwasher, two Fisher & Paykel dishwasher drawers, SubZero 650 refrigerator/freezer, ceiling fan, large Carrera marble top island with decorative prep sink, Dutch door to patio, curved fireplace with gas log set, built-in bookshelves, cozy breakfast area with paned doors to entry garden

Family Room

French doors to brick patio with herringbone patterned garden view windows, and closet for storage

Powder Room

Wainscoting, pedestal sink, garden view window; located off family room

Laundry Room

Wood beamed ceiling, two stackable Maytag Neptune washers and dryers, deep sink, white storage cabinets, drawers, shelves, and skylight

Bedroom 3 / Office

Double doors to entry, French door to entertainment brick patio with herringbone pattern, ocean, island and garden views, ensuite bath, door to hallway

Bath #2

Wide planked wood floor, wainscoting, white Carrera tiled shower, pedestal sink, medicine cabinet

Master Bedroom

Spacious light-filled room with ocean vistas, white wood beamed ceiling, wainscoting, fireplace with red brick hearth, white wood mantle and surround, two ceiling fans, French doors to brick entertainment terrace with expansive garden, ocean, and island views

Master Bath

Black and white tile floor, wainscoting, two vanities with Carrera white marble counter tops, white cabinetry, large shower with Carrera white tile, water closet with bidet, ocean and garden view windows, walk-in closet with wood floor, built-ins, and skylight

Bedroom 2

Wood floor, fireplace with stone surround and raised hearth with white wood mantle, built-in book shelves and cabinets on either side of fireplace, closet with built-ins, paned bay window with garden views, door to front entry, garden view windows, double shuttered doors to walk-in closet with built-in drawers and shelves, linen closet, ensuite bath with wainscoting, crown molding, pedestal sink and white tiled shower.

Entertainment Patio

Sun drenched brick patio with herringbone pattern, white wooden pergola draped with wisteria, fireplace, large lawn area with white fence at bluff top and panoramic views of the ocean and islands

Accessory Building

Detached structure with one car garage, beamed ceiling, plantation shutters, fireplace with red brick hearth, wood mantle,ceiling fan, double door closet, garden view windows, half bath with Carrera marble, white tile floor, and covered brick porch

Amenities:

• Gated Sea Ledge enclave
• Electric gate at property
• Brick entry walkway and flower beds
• Flagstone motor court set in concrete with grass borders
• Zoned radiant heat
• Soft water throughout
• Ultra-high efficiency gas water heaters
• Antique tile roof imported from Italy
• Six gas fireplaces
• One car garage
• Covered patio
• Wide planked pine floors
• Plantation shutters
• Blue exterior shutters
• Mature olive, jacaranda, and ficus trees, foliage and lawn areas
• Playhouse with bay window and French doors
• Access to beach from lane