Detailed Introduction Of This Home
Experience the perfect blend of natural beauty and rural charm with +/-4.73 acres of prime land offering stunning ocean views in the esteemed Cold Spring School District. Welcome to Rancho La Collina Verde ("The Green Hill Ranch"), a truly unique agricultural estate nestled in the picturesque hills of Santa Barbara. This expansive property features mature lime and avocado trees, a delightful rose garden, and extensive open land ideal for additional crops or residential development, all supported by an AG meter for efficient water usage. Set in a secluded and private location with natural barriers, this property provides a peaceful retreat while offering panoramic vistas of the valley, mountains, ocean, harbor, and islands. The main residence, dating back to 1911, encompasses +/-1,330 square feet with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. This charming home boasts country-chic details like tile countertops, wood beams, and trim. It includes a fireplace, laundry room, walk-in primary closet, two-car garage, and an approximately 1,000 square-foot basement storage area. The home is mostly single-level, solar-powered, and set atop a circular driveway. The backyard is an outdoor haven, featuring a shower, cedar hot tub, pergola-covered barbecue area, and a spacious flat lawn. A lovely one-bedroom guest house, added in 2009, includes a kitchenette, living room with a fireplace, high ceilings, travertine floors, and a full bath. Additionally, a separate building serves as an office and workshop/exercise room, with a greenhouse, shed, and enclosed garden located behind it. Adjacent to scenic Parma Park and within the Cold Spring Elementary School district, this property combines the serenity of rural living with the convenience of being just three miles from State Street or Coast Village Road. Embrace a lifestyle as abundant and fulfilling as the fertile soil of this remarkable estate.