Inside the coveted coastal enclave of Hope Ranch lies this stunningly renovated Spanish-style estate - a sanctuary of understated luxury inspired by the architectural undertones of George Washington Smith. While many homes lay claim to noteworthy distinctions, Casa Colibrí (''House of the Hummingbird'') truly stands in a class of its own. Every inch of this estate has been thoughtfully, meticulously, painstakingly reconditioned to restore the home to its authentic roots. The magnificent result is a classically Spanish-style yet thoroughly modern estate, exuding a masterful combination of charm, comfort, architectural detail, and stylistic integrity. The amenities afforded in this impressive 3.25-acre estate check all the boxes and then some: a 7,100+ sq ft. home with private guest quarters, a 3-car garage, a saltwater pool & spa, a lighted tennis court, a horse stable & fully fenced pasture area, a chicken coop, an enclosed garden, a kids' play structure, a bocce court, an ocean view gazebo, and acres of ecologically-conscious landscaping indigenous to California. Hope Ranch association amenities include private gated beach access & picnic areas, private security, and 22 miles of equestrian trails. The adjacent La Cumbre Country Club & Golf Course offers its members and guests virtuality endless opportunities for recreation, community-building, and enjoyment of this historic and perpetually peaceful neighborhood.
The expansive home exhibits an alluring blend of intimacy and scale. Six bedrooms - including upper and lower level primary suite options - ensure ample space for family and guests. Indoor & outdoor spaces are seamless extensions of each other, offering a sense of harmony with the surrounding landscape. Exquisite attention to detail is evident at nearly every turn: exposed wood-beamed ceilings, intricate tiled flooring, period-correct oak flooring, inviting fireplaces, iron sconces & metalwork, large windows that welcome abundant natural light, and French doors leading to numerous patios & terraces.
Like the beautiful and often-elusive hummingbird, an opportunity of this caliber and quality is bound to fly away just as quickly as it appeared. Experience the luxury of beautiful precision at Casa Colibrí!
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$12,500,000
4426 Via Bendita, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
6beds
7,142sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
3.25 Acres Lot
$12,524,600 Zestimate®
$1,750/sqft
$49,353 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: April 14, 2025 at 10:24am
Listed by:
Dusty Baker Group 01908615 / 02004391 805-570-0102,
Sotheby's International Realty,
Sally S Hanseth 00902225 805-570-4229,
Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Non Member Agent
Non Member Office
Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 24-1576
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Radiant Floor, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Smart Thermostat
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Family Room, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,142
- Total interior livable area: 7,142 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio Open
- Exterior features: Tennis Court(s), Lawn, Fruit Trees, Wooded, Yard Irrigation PRT, Drought Tolerant LND
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Outdoor Pool
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: SPA-Outside
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Setting, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 3.25 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo, Horse Facility
- Parcel number: 063062025
- Zoning: Other
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Spanish
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Mixed
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Excellent
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic In
- Water: La Cumb Wtr
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
- Subdivision: 25 - Hope Ranch
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Ctnl