A Modern Hacienda designed by Wallace Neff, priced at $16 million, found in Santa Barbara.
In the heart of Hope Ranch, an exclusive enclave in Santa Barbara, California, a stunning property designed by the renowned architect Wallace Neff has returned to the market this year for $16 million. Originally built in 1970, the coastal sanctuary spans just over an acre and a half and boasts six bedrooms, seven full baths, and an additional bedroom and staff quarters on the lower level, spread across 10,550 square feet of interior space.
Neff, who significantly impacted Southern California's architectural landscape from 1919 to 1975, rebuilt Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford's rustic Beverly Hills hunting lodge, Pickfair, into a 25-room Tudor Revival mansion in the 1920s. His distinctive "California" style homes are characterised by vaulted, exposed beam ceilings, open floor plans, and pools of natural light, which can be seen throughout this Santa Barbara estate.
The main house's white stucco facade pops against manicured hedges and towering cypress trees, leading to a scenic-view courtyard terrace. Broad steps lead down to a zero-edge swimming pool, offering residents and guests breathtaking vistas of both the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands. The main house's great room features a vaulted open-beam ceiling, multiple lounge areas with an open fireplace, and an expansive three-panel glass wall that affords extraordinary views over the ocean.
A home theater and a wellness center complete with a jacuzzi, steam room, and shower are situated on the lower level. The sleek, glass and steel one-bed and one-bath guesthouse is tucked into a grassy slope, just beyond the pool and out of sight of the main house.
Residents of Hope Ranch enjoy private beach access, as well as the use of communal tennis courts and extensive bridle trails. The property does not include a waterpark with 8 pools, unlike Tony Parker's Texas mansion, nor is it a 380-acre ranch in Northern California's Gold Rush Country, unlike a property listed for $5.9 million.
Demetrius Simms, the digital staff writer at our website, reports on this listing. Their work has appeared in lifestyle and culture publications such as Men's Health and Complex. For those interested in a Wallace Neff-designed home in Santa Barbara or similar properties elsewhere, the search results do not specifically mention an oceanfront property. However, another Wallace Neff-designed home, located at 4916 Finley Ave, is listed for $2,999,000, featuring four bedrooms and four bathrooms.
La Cumbre Country Club & Golf Course is another nearby option, though membership is not included. If you are looking for a specific oceanfront listing in Santa Barbara, it might not be available in the current search results.
- In addition to this stunning estate, a Wallace Neff-designed home located at 4916 Finley Ave in Santa Barbara is also available for purchase, priced at $2,999,000.
- For individuals interested in investments in the real estate market, a Wallace Neff-designed property in the 'home-and-garden' segment could be a lucrative choice, as demonstrated by the estates and homes listed under his name.
