2688 Dorking PL Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
2688 Dorking PL Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
2688 Dorking PL Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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$2,750,000
Est. payment /mo
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,038 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Home/Estate

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,038 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,349

Subdivision 15 - Mission Canyon

MLS Listing ID 26-2948

Style Custom Built,Ranch

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Year Built 1953

Lot Size 8,276 Sqft

Acres 0.19

Lot Dimensions 8276.0

Property Sub-Type Home/Estate

Source Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Property Description

You will be hardput to find a home that offers such a beautiful retreat, inside and out, for this price. Featuring impeccable style and lush, curated landscaping, this entirely usable property serves as a serene oasis. Intentional design defines the layout, inside and out. The divine gardens, ideal for relaxation or entertainment, set this property apart. You know you have arrived somewhere special as you open the front gates and step into an enclosed flagstone courtyard shaded by mature specimen trees, with a soothing fountain and mounds of colorful plantings. Close the gates and experience tranquility and harmony. This home has been thoughtfully upgraded by each of its three owners since 1954, while maintaining its original ranch house character. See more Inside the home you are met with newly refinished natural
oak floors throughout the common rooms.
The living room invites conversation around the central fireplace and picture window that frame the front courtyard. The open contemporary kitchen is optimized for function and serves as the heart of the home, adjacent to the dining area and den. The upgraded kitchen features plenty of storage, an eating bar, a 6-burner gas range, and double refrigerators/freezers. The first floor provides two additional bedrooms, a charming bathroom with dual vanities, and interior access to a garage with built-in storage.

The back of the house is lined with windows overlooking a sublime outdoor setting designed for relaxation. The entire yard sparkles in the evening with uplighting, accent lighting, string lighting, and path lighting. The property is filled with specially selected
plantings that bloom throughout the year. Experience the restful setting from any room in the house through ample windows, or from any of these fabulous features:
- An outdoor dining deck draped with wisteria.
- A trellised al fresco dining area next to a tranquil pond.
- A firepit, outdoor shower, and rolling green lawn.
- Accessory Structures: Inviting paths lead to a private studio/office and a meticulously organized workshop, expanding the property's versatility and storage.

The primary suite occupies the entire upper floor, oIering expansive views - including city, islands and ocean. The light-filled bedroom opens to a private deck, while the large walk-in closet includes a private ocean-view office. The primary bath features dual shower heads, a double vanity, and new tile floors. Music floats from the built-in audio speakers throughout the primary suite, common rooms, and outdoors. This is a home for someone who appreciates beauty and tranquility. Enjoy the ease of life in Mission Canyon - convenient to downtown while rooted in nature. Access the beauty of the Botanic Garden through the members' back gate and explore the expansive Tunnel Road trail network just a few blocks away. With biking, hiking, the Rose Garden, the Natural History Museum, the tennis club, and several parks and dog parks all nearby, this neighborhood is a recreationalist's dream.

Location

State CA

County Santa Barbara

Community 15 - Mission Canyon

Direction Mission Canyon Rd. towards Botanic Garden , veer left onto Tunnel Road, left on Cheltenham, and down Cheltenham until Dorking Place on the left.

Interior

Interior Features Walk-In Closet(s), Double Vanity, Dual Shower Head, Recessed Lighting

Heating Forced Air

Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

Fireplaces Type Living Room, Gas

Fireplace Yes

Window Features Drapes,Blinds

Laundry 220V Elect

Exterior

Exterior Feature Lawn, Yard Irrigation T/O

Parking Features Garage, Inside Entrance, Attached

Garage Spaces 1.0

Total Parking Spaces 1

Building

Lot Description Level

Foundation Raised

Water SB Wtr

Architectural Style Custom Built, Ranch

New Construction No

Others

Tax ID 023-123-002

Acceptable Financing Conventional, Cash

Listing Terms Conventional, Cash

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