Active
985 Monte Drive
SANTA BARBARA CA, 93110
$4,495,000
$1,397.70 per sqft
Active
3 Beds
3 Baths
3,216 sqft
Residential
Built in 1965
Courtesy of Knight Real Estate Group, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Set on a private acre in Hope Ranch, this elegant, turn-key home showcases breathtaking mountain views from an expansive wraparound deck, designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living. Vaulted ceilings, walls of glass, and an open-concept floor plan fill the interiors with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The main level features the primary suite and central living areas, offering effortless single-level living while capturing the beauty of the surrounding landscape. The lower level adds flexibility with a separate-entry suite, ideal for family, guests, or a home office. The expansive deck is perfect for dining al fresco, entertaining, or simply relaxing while taking in the stunning views. Below, meandering pathways wind through lush gardens, leading to peaceful sitting areas and a variety of mature fruit trees, adding to the home's natural charm. The lower orchard offers additional possibilitiesexpand the gardens, add a pool, or explore the potential for a future ADU to enhance the property's versatility.
Designed by noted Santa Barbara architect Richard Bliss Nelson and ideally located in the heart of Hope Ranch, this property is just moments from La Cumbre Country Club, private beach access, and scenic riding trails. A rare blend of privacy, beauty, and convenience, this home offers the best of Santa Barbara's coastal lifestyle.
25-585
MLSⓇ ID
February 8, 2025
Listed
February 20, 2025
Updated
Interior Features
Bedrooms
3
Total Bathrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
3
Appliances
Refrigerator, Gas Range, Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Washer
Laundry Description
Gas Hookup, Laundry Room
Floor Description
Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Concrete
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Description
Living Room
Cooling
Yes
Cooling Description
Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating
Yes
Heating Description
Forced Air
Exterior/Building Features
Lot Size
1 Acre
Exterior Features
Deck, Patio Covered, SPA-Outside, Fruit Trees, Fenced: ALL, Drought Tolerant LND
Lot Features
Sloped Down
Architectural Style
Contemporary, Ranch
Sewer
Septic In
Patio And Porch
Enclosed
Security
Other, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
Window
Drapes, Plantation Shutters
School Information
High School
San Marcos
Elementary School
Vieja Valley
Other Property Details
Area Name
25 - HOPE RANCH
Days on Market
11
Association Fee
Not Listed
Association Amenities
Other, Tennis Court(s), Lake, Security
Garage
Yes
Parking
Gar 2, Unc 2, Interior Access, Attached
View
Yes
View Description
Mountain(s), Setting
County
Santa Barbara
Water Source
La Cumb Wtr
Pool
No
Zoning
EX-1
Open House Schedule
Sat, Feb 22nd
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM PST
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Knight Real Estate Group,
Listing Contact: [email protected]
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