Montecito

George Washington Smith

El Hogar

Known as El Hogar, this was the first home designed by George Washington Smith for his own personal residence and studio. Sitting on .66 acre, this historic 1918 home has 6 bedrooms, 4.5 baths and 8 fireplaces. Perfect for entertaining with Living Room, Family Room, Dining Room and Master Suite all opening to the stunning Smith designed (Eric Nagelmann enhanced) gardens, complete with pool, patio and dramatic Mountain Views.  The lush grounds include beautiful specimen trees, fruit trees, benches covered in decorative glazed tile, boxwood hedges, roses and a large brick patio with a lovely central fountain. 

The Living Room includes classic GW Smith features. A large wood burning fireplace, deeply recessed windows, terra cotta floors tiles from Tunisia & Spain and arched french doors that open to the garden and terrace. The Studio/Family Room includes a vaulted 2 story ceiling, french doors, fireplace and large multi pane north facing window. 

The intimate Formal dining room, with low beamed ceiling & cozy corner fireplace with french doors opening onto terrace and gardens.  The oversized gourmet kitchen includes top of the line appliances including a Wolf range, SubZero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, a large island, eat-in breakfast nook with charming fireplace. A central Sky light floods the room with light, while over looking the garden and pool.

The master bedroom has hardwood floors, high ceilings &  dramatic GW Smith designed wrought iron doors and windows, opening to a lovely garden patio, and charming fireplace. With an adjacent bedroom, perfect as a separate master living space.

The second story consists of two bedrooms each with a fireplace, en suite spanish tiled bath's, and are accessed by a turret spiral stair case. 

There are an additional two bedrooms and one bath above the kitchen. Perfect for guests who wish for privacy and some separation.

The exterior front of the building is surrounded by Spanish gates and walls that secure the home and create a private space. Inside the beautiful Gate is a two car attached garage and additional off street parking.

This exceptional property is being offered for the first time in 25 years. Exquisite simplicity of design and effortless sophistication, conveniently located close to Montecito’s lower Village shops, restaurants & beaches, & in Montecito Union School district.

~ "Architectural historians have continued to cite this residence as a standard by which the best work of the 1920’s Spanish Revival style can be judged. This residence was, and is appreciated as a work of art”.

~ "The popularity of this residence’s design resulted in decades of projects that came to define the architecture of Santa Barbara”. 
(Source: The California House, by Katheryn Masson)