luxury houses with terrace for sale Santa Barbara, United States

Nestled within the highly sought-after Tree Farm community, this beautifully customized residence blends timeless design with effortless living. Thoughtfully enhanced throughout, this light-filled two-story home offers sophisticated yet comfortable living with spaces designed to balance everyday function with elevated style. Bathed in natural light, the home feels bright, airy, and welcoming from the moment you enter. Beautiful wide planked wood flooring flows throughout, creating warmth and continuity across the thoughtfully curated interiors. The main level features a chef’s kitchen with large center island with breakfast bar seating and quartz countertops. The downstairs also offers a guest bedroom suite along with a dedicated office space with custom built-in cabinetry and designer window coverings. The heart of the home opens seamlessly to a stunning California room with covered patio centered around a built-in fireplace, creating an inviting extension of the living space for year-round enjoyment. Overlooking an open yard area, the setting offers the perfect backdrop for everything from relaxed mornings to evenings gathered with family and friends. Upstairs, a spacious secondary bedroom suite with en-suite bath offers comfort and privacy, while the expansive primary retreat serves as a true sanctuary. Generous in scale and filled with natural light, the suite features a beautifully appointed spa-inspired bathroom with marble shower and floors, freestanding soaking tub and an oversized custom walk-in closet thoughtfully designed with both luxury and functionality in mind. The laundry room offers beautiful marble floors, cabinets for storage, and laundry sink. The attached two-car garage with direct access has been equally enhanced with upgraded epoxy flooring and extended built-in storage, creating an organized and polished extension of the home. Beyond the residence itself, The Tree Farm offers an exceptional lifestyle with thoughtfully designed community amenities including a resort-style pool and spa, fitness center, clubhouse, gathering spaces with firepits and BBQ areas, parks, open space and scenic walking trails woven throughout the neighborhood. Just a short distance away, enjoy the added convenience of the Kellogg tennis and pickleball courts, creating endless opportunities to stay active and connected. Combining newer construction, beautiful upgrades, abundant natural light, and a community-centered lifestyle, this exceptional The Tree Farm residence presents a rare opportunity to enjoy refined living in one of the area's most sought-after neighborhoods.

This beautifully maintained 1923 bungalow-craftsman style home, located in Santa Barbara's beloved Bungalow Haven District, blends timeless character with thoughtful updates. Framed by immaculate landscaping and a majestic redwood tree, the home welcomes you with quintessential Santa Barbara character and exceptional curb appeal. Inside, original hardwood floors and abundant natural light create a warm and inviting atmosphere, while a picturesque window perfectly frames the stunning redwood tree just outside. The living room, dining area, and kitchen flow naturally from one space to the next, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and generous storage space. Three bedrooms are conveniently located on the main level, accompanied by a spacious full bathroom, and laundry area. Privately situated upstairs, the expansive primary suite was thoughtfully added to create separation from the main living areas. Vaulted ceilings, a walk-in closet, and a private balcony with views of the Riviera make the space feel like a true retreat. The ensuite bathroom offers a dual-sink vanity, soaking tub, and walk-in shower. Additional improvements over the years include updated plumbing and electrical, newer interior and exterior paint, tankless water heater, and AC system. The attached two-car garage with direct interior access, plus additional parking in front of the garage, adds convenience and functionality. Designed for both relaxation and entertaining, the backyard offers a peaceful oasis complete with lush landscaping, stone fireplace, spa, and fountain. Ideally located near Alameda Park, State Street, Old Mission Santa Barbara, and the Santa Barbara Bowl, this home offers the perfect blend of timeless character, privacy, and convenience to many of the area's most iconic destinations.

Enjoy life on the American Riviera in this playfully reimagined home with Gaudí-inspired curves and signature David Shelton-designed ironwork. Seductive south-facing views bring inspiring Pacific Ocean scenery, soothing sunsets, and romantic city lights into the living spaces. Located in one of the Riviera's most prestigious neighborhoods, moments from the El Encanto Hotel, the iconic Santa Barbara Mission, the home makes a striking first impression blending vibrant gardens, whimsical character with the soulful spirit of Santa Barbara. A dramatic Spanish-inspired entry ascends to the light-filled great room with soaring ceilings, large picture windows and Juliet balconies showcasing ocean & city views. The home offers 3 bedrooms, 3 baths with a mezzanine floor ideal for a home office or studio. The magical back yard features private botanical gardens with meandering paths, bountiful fruit trees and level terraces with inspiring vistas providing a perfect spot for daily relaxation or an artistic haven.

Tucked away on Santa Barbara's Upper Westside, nestled against the mountain and framed by a classic white picket fence, this 3-bed , 2-bath home feels like a private garden retreat. Lush hedges, tropical plantings and mountain glimpses set a peaceful tone before you step inside. The open living and dining spaces are bright, warm and relaxed, with skylights, wide-plank floors, plantation shutters and a statement wood beam drawing the eye toward the backyard. The kitchen blends everyday function with charm, featuring quartz counters, a farmhouse sink, a textured backsplash and generous storage. A 2015 primary suite addition creates a true retreat w/ vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, a walk-in closet and a spa-style bath. Out back, dine under string lights, gather on the deck, or play or unwind in the private yard.

4-bedroom 3-bathroom Santa Barbara retreat with pool house in the desirable Mountain View School District. Set on a lush, private property with mountain views, the home offers character, customizations, privacy, and resort-style outdoor living. Vaulted exposed-beam ceilings, Saltillo tile, skylights, and arched details bring texture throughout the main residence. The kitchen anchors the home with custom cabinetry, black granite counters, a Wolf cooktop, a Viking hood, dual ovens, and an entertainer's bar. The vaulted primary suite opens directly to the pool and patios. Outside, enjoy a remodeled saltwater pool, travertine patios, shaded seating areas, and tropical, drought-tolerant landscaping. A detached pool house and converted garage suite create flexible spaces for guests, work, poolside living, or extended stays.

Light, views, and effortless Riviera living define this beautifully updated, mostly single-level 3-bedroom 2.5-bath home. Sun-filled interiors and south-facing glass doors open to sweeping ocean views, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The kitchen anchors the home and opens directly to a spacious deck with beautiful views, a dining area, and a generous living room, perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. The primary suite is a true highlight, with stunning views of the ocean and Santa Barbara Harbor, where sailboats drift along the coastline. Thoughtful updates throughout create a sense of ease and comfort, with a refined, cohesive feel in every space. Guest bedrooms are bright and inviting, offering flexibility for family or visitors.

Enjoy sweeping, unobstructed Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands views from this beautifully positioned Mission Canyon Heights home. Privately set on a quiet cul-de-sac with ideal southern exposure, this mid-century residence spans +/-1,844 sq. ft. across two levels, each with outdoor access and expansive coastal vistas. The main level features vaulted ceilings, solid bamboo floors, and a wall of windows opening to a wraparound-view balcony with a sleek glass railing. The renovated kitchen offers granite counters, slate floors, stainless appliances, and rich wood accents. The lower level provides flexible living with two bedrooms, a full bathroom, and seamless access to a spacious ocean-view patio. A newer roof, multi-zone mini-split HVAC, and attached 2-car garage with ADU potential add comfort and versatility. Outdoors, nearly ⅓ acre of landscaped grounds includes an oak grove, fruit trees, multiple patios, and inviting spaces for entertaining. A hot tub with an outdoor shower and a detached bonus structure with a full bathroom and laundry enhance the experience. Ideally located near Downtown, the Mission, Botanic Gardens, and Roosevelt Elementary. Welcome home to elevated Santa Barbara coastal living.

An extensively renovated contemporary retreat with ocean views! Indulge in luxury living at this reimagined home in the Santa Barbara foothills, with panoramic views from nearly every room. Spanning 4,366 sq ft, the 4-bed + office , 4-bath residence blends style and comfort with walls of glass, vaulted ceilings and expansive terraces that frame the surrounding scenery. The great room features a striking marble fireplace and opens to an inviting, entertaining patio. The gourmet kitchen includes Cristallo quartzite slab countertops and custom cabinetry. Situated on nearly an acre with lawn areas, mature trees and multiple outdoor spaces, including a detached gym with accordion-style windows capturing ocean views. Enjoy this serene location just minutes from beaches, trails, dining and top schools!

Perched above the coastline on 2.3 ocean-view acres in Hope Ranch, 4160 La Ladera Road is an architectural sanctuary where stone, light, and ocean views shape every moment. Thoughtfully composed, the estate blends contemporary Mediterranean lines with resort-style amenities to create a home that feels both sculptural and deeply livable. The entry is dramatic and processional. A double-height canyon of hand-laid limestone, framed by bold agaves and lush plantings, draws you in and guides you toward a glass-framed doorway with the first glimpse of the water beyond. Warm wood accents and carefully placed lighting amplify the sense of arrival and set the tone for what unfolds inside. Within, nature and architecture work in concert. Oversized pivoting iron-and-glass doors open the great room and main living areas to terraces, gardens, and the pool, turning the core of the home into a seamless indoor-outdoor pavilion. Long sightlines carry your eye to the horizon, while stone floors, high ceilings, and smooth plaster walls create a quiet, refined backdrop. The residence lives as three interrelated volumes. The lower level, wrapped in buff-colored Santa Barbara limestone, contains the primary gathering spaces and gives the structure a grounded, sculptural presence. Above, the upper floor is finished in light stucco and capped with a tile roof- a contemporary nod to Santa Barbara's Spanish heritage. A wide central corridor unites these spaces and makes the home feel expansive yet effortless to move through. At the heart of the plan, the kitchen and adjacent dining areas open directly to an ocean-facing terrace and the 75-foot swimming pool, so daily life and entertaining naturally spill outdoors. Sleek surfaces and professional-grade appliances are balanced by warm materials and ever-present views, creating a space that works as well for a quiet morning coffee as it does for a large gathering. Two primary suites offer distinct expressions of luxury: a main-floor suite with pivoting doors to the gardens and a spa-like bath with soaking tub and separate shower, and an upstairs suite with sweeping ocean vistas, custom designer closet and a sense of retreat. Additional en-suite bedrooms, an office, media room, and flexible spaces round out a floor plan that supports both privacy and connection. Outside, the estate lives like a private resort. The long pool and spa stretch along the horizon, bordered by generous terraces for lounging and dining. A modern open-air pavilion with a fireplace becomes the natural gathering spot at dusk. Bocce ball, courtyards, an orchard, and layered botanical and cactus gardens create a series of outdoor rooms to enjoy from morning to evening. A detached structure-currently used as an ocean-view gym-opens to its own terrace and captures the golden Santa Barbara light. A separate spa building with a sauna, a temperature controlled wine cellar, and thoughtfully curated landscape elements complete a property designed for both daily comfort and unforgettable stays. Set within the coveted enclave of Hope Ranch, with exclusive access to the residents-only beach and more than 20 miles of riding trails, 4160 La Ladera Road offers the privacy of a retreat with the ease of world-class coastal living.

Downtown Santa Barbara, mixed use Spanish Style building with 5600 sq feet of rented office/commercial space and an additional 2800 sq foot penthouse with roof deck and 360 views of Santa Barbara. Located on Chapala and Victoria, 1 block off State Street and close to all restaurants, shops, and downtown amenities. A rare offering, trophy investment property in the California Riviera.

Perched above the coastline on 2.3 ocean-view acres in Hope Ranch, 4160 La Ladera Road is an architectural sanctuary where stone, light, and ocean views shape every moment. Thoughtfully composed, the estate blends contemporary Mediterranean lines with resort-style amenities to create a home that feels both sculptural and deeply livable.The entry is dramatic and processional. A double-height canyon of hand-laid limestone, framed by bold agaves and lush plantings, draws you in and guides you toward a glass-framed doorway with the first glimpse of the water beyond. Warm wood accents and carefully placed lighting amplify the sense of arrival and set the tone for what unfolds inside.Within, nature and architecture work in concert. Oversized pivoting iron-and-glass doors open the great room and main living areas to terraces, gardens, and the pool, turning the core of the home into a seamless indoor-outdoor pavilion. Long sightlines carry your eye to the horizon, while stone floors, high ceilings, and smooth plaster walls create a quiet, refined backdrop.The residence lives as three interrelated volumes. The lower level, wrapped in buff-colored Santa Barbara limestone, contains the primary gathering spaces and gives the structure a grounded, sculptural presence. Above, the upper floor is finished in light stucco and capped with a tile roofa contemporary nod to Santa Barbara's Spanish heritage. A wide central corridor unites these spaces and makes the home feel expansive yet effortless to move through.At the heart of the plan, the kitchen and adjacent dining areas open directly to an ocean-facing terrace and the 75-foot swimming pool, so daily life and entertaining naturally spill outdoors. Sleek surfaces and professional-grade appliances are balanced by warm materials and ever-present views, creating a space that works as well for a quiet morning coffee as it does for a large gathering.Two primary suites offer distinct expressions of luxury: a main-floor suite with pivoting doors to the gardens and a spa-like bath with soaking tub and separate shower, and an upstairs suite with sweeping ocean vistas, custom designer closet and a sense of retreat. Additional en-suite bedrooms, an office, media room, and flexible spaces round out a floor plan that supports both privacy and connection.Outside, the estate lives like a private resort. The long pool and spa stretch along the horizon, bordered by generous terraces for lounging and dining. A modern open-air pavilion with a fireplace becomes the natural gathering spot at dusk. Bocce ball, courtyards, an orchard, and layered botanical and cactus gardens create a series of outdoor rooms to enjoy from morning to evening.A detached structurecurrently used as an ocean-view gymopens to its own terrace and captures the golden Santa Barbara light. A separate spa building with a sauna, a temperature controlled wine cellar, car lifts, and thoughtfully curated landscape elements complete a property designed for both daily comfort and unforgettable stays.Set within the coveted enclave of Hope Ranchwith exclusive access to the residents-only beach and more than 20 miles of riding trails4160 La Ladera Road offers the privacy of a retreat with the ease of world-class coastal living.