Santa Barbara, CA 93103,1480 Lou Dillon LN
$3,834,600
$4,250,000 9.8%
Est. payment /mo
5 Beds
5 Baths
5,238 SqFt
Sold on 08/20/2025

1480 Lou Dillon LN Santa Barbara, CA 93103

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Key Details

Sold Price $3,834,600

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 5,238 sqft

Price per Sqft $732

MLS Listing ID 25549311

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 5

Year Built 1986

Lot Size 1 Sqft

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

Ocean views, vineyard charm, and timeless craftsmanship converge on this 1.15-acre gated estate just minutes from Montecito and downtown Santa Barbara. Spanning approx. 5,238 SF, this 4-bed (with option for a 5th bedroom), 5-bath residence features custom Venetian plaster, vaulted ceilings, artisan tilework, and hand-forged iron fixtures throughout. Step through an impressive 12-foot wrought iron door and the grand entryway welcomes you with four graceful arches, a statement chandelier, Venetian plaster walls, and beautifully tiled floors. It's an entrance that sets the tone for everything this home has to offer. Designed for both entertaining and daily living, the chef's kitchen features dual oversized islands, a Wolf oven, Sub-Zero refrigerator, hand-poundedcopper sinks, a walk-in pantry, and custom ironwork chandeliers by local artisan Steven Handelman. The adjoining living and dining areas flow seamlessly from indoors to out.The expansive great room integrates multiple seating and game areas beneath soaring ceilings. A bold fireplace anchors the room, while an abundance of windows and doors flood the space with light. Off this space lies a beautifully appointed en-suite bathroom with arched detailing, artisan tile, with the potential to convert the space into a main-level primary bedroom.The upstairs primary suite features vaulted ceilings, a private balcony and patio with ocean views, and a spacious walk-in closet. The en-suite bath is appointed with heated floors, skylights, a steam shower with arched entryways, Jacuzzi tub, and dual vanities. Additional guest suites include private baths and designer finishes. A flexible guest wing offers two bedrooms, a kitchenette, and an oversized bathroom; ideal for ADU conversion.The main living room, with its vaulted ceilings, commanding stone fireplace, and stylish mini bar, provides the perfect setting for intimate gatherings with family and friends. Upstairs, a crow's nest landing opens to a custom dual-desk office facing the Pacific. A three-car garage and spacious storage room add practical function to the estate's luxury.Perched behind the home, you'll find a peaceful, multi-tiered Pinot Noir vineyard featuring the coveted Swan and 777 clones, along with a grove of seedless lemon trees, sweet oranges (the kind that taste like sunshine), avocados, and kumquats a true flavor of California right in your own backyard.Just minutes from Santa Barbara and Montecito, and steps away from the Montecito Country Club and pickleball courts, this estate offers the best of all worlds and carries a unique piece of California historythe area is said to be the final resting place of Lou Dillon, one of the most celebrated harness racing horses of her time...a history that brings a rare and storied charm to the estate.More than a home, it's a legacy.

Location

State CA

County Santa Barbara

Area Vc81 - Santa Barbara

Zoning A-2

Interior

Heating Forced Air

Cooling None

Flooring Tile

Fireplaces Type Family Room, Living Room

Laundry Laundry Room

Exterior

Parking Features Door-Multi, Garage

Pool None

View Y/N Yes

View Ocean

Building

New Construction No

Others

Special Listing Condition Standard


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Listed by Patrice Serrani Compass
Bought with Erin Chadwick Compass

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