Call me biased, but I can’t think of anything more inviting than a Ranch-style home with adobe elements and Spanish influences.

Yet a newly listed Santa Barbara home raises the bar, adding oceanfront living to the mix, with wide-reaching water views and picture-perfect sunsets unfolding past its windows.

Listed for a hefty $19,995,000, the Santa Barbara property offers a piece of California’s coastline to the right buyer — along with a charming Spanish-style home, guest casita, and pool house — in one of the area’s most exclusive neighborhoods, Hope Ranch. Amanda Lee and Eric Haskell of The Agency hold the listing.

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Located in the upscale, equestrian-friendly community of Hope Ranch

An equestrian community in the seaside hills of Santa Barbara, Hope Ranch is widely seen as one of Santa Barbara’s most desirable neighborhoods.

Stretching across almost 2,000 acres along the California coast, the community traces its history all the way back to the 19th century, with the land originally earmarked for an 800-room hotel.

Instead, a vibrant community was born, with hundreds of idyllic homes ranging from spacious one-acre lots to grand 50-acre estates — and a few dozen bluff-top properties, including the one we’re about to tour today.

A piece of California’s coastline, overlooking the Pacific Ocean

The sizable 3.3-acre property is set against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean at 4295 Marina Drive, offering unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean, coupled with rare private beach access.

It also offers the opportunity for the right buyer to literally own a piece of the California coastline and create an estate to be passed on for generations.

The estate consists of several structures, with a charming main house, plus a guest casita and pool house

There are several structures on the property, one more inviting than the next.

Anchored by a 3-bedroom main house, the compound at 4295 Marina Drive also features a 2-bedroom casita, a one-bedroom pool house/game room, and a 2-car garage with more space above.

The Spanish-style main house

The centerpiece of the property is a Spanish-style adobe main house with 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, an updated kitchen, and bi-fold doors that create the optimal indoor/outdoor flow.

Character-rich interiors with quiet luxury vibes

Inside, the main house is the definition of quiet luxury, showcasing timeless architectural details like vaulted beam ceilings, exposed white brick walls, muted tones, and earthy colors, without much needless ornamentation.

With folding glass doors overlooking the water

Bi-fold doors highlight the home’s best feature: its uninterrupted ocean views. The doors slide open to reveal a sprawling green lawn overlooking the ocean.

The primary bedroom has views for days

The views are just as impressive from the home’s large primary suite, positioned towards the sea, capturing vistas of the Channel Islands.

There’s a large office above the two-car garage

Above an oversized two-car garage, a dedicated home office provides a great environment for more productive endeavors.

A guest casita and a pool house offer more accommodation options

The compound also features a charming two-bedroom guest casita and an inviting one-bedroom pool house/game room, ensuring abundant space for entertaining guests and family alike.

Outdoor areas have gardens, fruit trees, and even a kitchen coop

The vast grounds of the property have countless standout areas and include both upscale amenities and more agricultural-minded features like gardens, fruit trees, and even a chicken coop.

With an inviting outdoor pool area

An inviting pool with spa nestled among palm trees and dense greenery provides a great place to relax, with the pool house right next to it.

A tennis court in the ocean’s breeze

Amenity-wise, the cherry on top is a full-size tennis court (that doubles as a sports court, also featuring basketball hoops) in the fresh ocean breeze.

And a sprawling green lawn facing the ocean

While the backyard may hold a wealth of amenities, the main house’s front lawn holds the biggest visual appeal. The sprawling green lawn opens up to far-reaching, uninterrupted ocean views.

The best of what Hope Ranch has to offer

Situated in the sought-after Hope Ranch community, the residence comes with privileged access to Santa Barbara’s finest offerings, including the exclusive Hope Ranch beach and a scenic network of walking and equestrian trails.

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