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!
Sold for $12,500,000 on 04/14/25
$12,500,000
4426 Via Bendita, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
6beds
7,142sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
3.25 Acres Lot
$12,573,200 Zestimate®
$1,750/sqft
$49,353 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 14, 2025 at 10:25am
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
- Levels: Two
- 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: Shed(s), 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