A world of glamour, joy, and sun-dappled beauty, Villa Firenze is where old Santa Barbara romance meets a life designed for today.
Set between the Upper East and Mission Canyon, this vintage Spanish estate blends timeless architecture, vibrant gardens, gracious entertaining, and an everyday lifestyle to be admired.
Originally built in 1919 and thoughtfully expanded, the quietly enchanting 5-bedroom, 6-bath residence spans two parcels and more than an acre, where past, present, and landscape meet in quiet harmony. White stucco walls, tiled roofs, graceful arches, and a fountain courtyard set the tone on arrival.
Inside, craftsmanship without compromise shapes every room. A dramatic living room with soaring 18-foot ceilings, original 11-foot windows, and the original fireplace feels both grand and welcoming—made for celebrations and quiet evenings alike.
Light pours through oversized steel-framed windows, drawing the gardens inward. Just beyond, an elevated dining room wrapped in walls of glass turns every meal into an occasion.
Morning coffee becomes a ritual beneath the vines, afternoons stretch in the sun, and dinner lingers long past sunset under the warm glow of the garden.
At the heart of the home, the kitchen is where everyone gathers. Portuguese limestone floors, Egyptian limestone countertops, antique floor tiles from Naples dating to the 1800s, custom cabinetry, and top-tier appliances create a space layered in beauty and purpose.
A sunlit breakfast room catches the softest morning light, while adjoining living spaces invite guests to stay a little longer.
Where texture, light, and hand-drawn beauty come together to create a space that feels both intimate and deeply alive.
Upstairs, the primary suite opens to serene garden views and a bath designed for retreat, with a rain shower and jetted tub that slow the pace of everyday life.
Additional bedrooms, offices, a library, solarium, and bonus room offer space for work, creativity, and rest.
French doors open to patios and garden pathways where fountains, mature oaks, and layers of seasonal color create enchanting extensions of the home.
Rose paths wind past expansive lawns, a bamboo grove rustles in the breeze, and more than twenty varieties of fruit-bearing trees perfume the air with citrus, fig, guava, pomegranate, and persimmon.
Garden rooms unfold slowly—grape arbors, vegetable beds, specimen trees, dramatic boulders, and shaded corners where butterflies gather and birds settle overhead. Moments from the Old Mission, the Upper East, and some of Santa Barbara’s best hiking trails, Villa Firenze offers something increasingly rare: a home with history, romance, and beauty that deepens over time.
Romantic, timeless, and deeply soulful—a life of Santa Barbara beauty awaits.
Main Residence: 5 Bedrooms + Office + Bonus Room | 6 Bathrooms (4 Full + 2 Half)
Main Residence: +/- 6,105 (Source: Mark Armstrong)
Historic estate with 16+ rooms including a solarium, studio, library & office
Gourmet chef’s kitchen with Portuguese limestone floors, Egyptian limestone countertops, antique floor tiles from Naples (circa 1800) & custom cabinetry
Dramatic living room with 18-foot ceilings, original 11-foot windows
Original fireplace in the living room
3 luxurious bedroom suites
Primary suite with peaceful garden views, rain shower & jetted tub
Separate guest quarters with sitting room
Wine cellar
Electric skylights
Mediterranean gardens and romantic expansive lawns
Fruit trees include: weeping mulberry, orange, lime, avocado, pomelo, plum, apple, fig, persimmon, apricot, pomegranate, pineapple guava, strawberry guava & more
Mature trees include: oaks, cedars, pines, magnolias, cypresses, Hong Kong orchid, African tulip, Chinese cedrela, tea tree & redbuds
A natural refuge for birds, butterflies & peaceful outdoor living
Drought tolerant landscape with native plantings
Rose garden, grape arbor, bamboo grove & boulder-lined pathways
Coveted Upper East location near the Santa Barbara Mission, rose gardens, hiking trails & downtown
1.09 Acres
1919
Remodeled: 2003
Remodel Designer: Angela Gresser
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023-230-016
Roosevelt Elementary School
Santa Barbara Junior High School
Santa Barbara Senior High School
Mediterranean
Tile
Hardwood
Limestone
Stucco
Mixed
3-Car Detached Garage
Electric Driveway Gate
Air Conditioning
Gas Forced Air
Radiant Heating
Santa Barbara Water District
Sewer Hookup
Water Softening System (owned)
Reverse Osmosis System
Tankless Water Heaters (2)
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