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"Beautiful Vintage Riviera Home"
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Address:
1538 Alameda Padre Serra
Type: Residential
Style: Single Story
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Garage: Double
Size: 3,500 sq. ft.
Lot Type: Rectangular
Lot Size:
0.6 acres
Year Built: 1914 "Believed to be first ever built on the Riviera"
MLS®: 08-184
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Believed to be the first home built on Alameda Padre Serra, this landmark home represents the epitome of a vintage Santa Barbara home that combines Old World charm with magnificent ocean views. Built in 1914 for Reverend George H. Greenfield of the First Congregational Church, the magnificent home was designed by architect E.J. Jefferson of San Diego with Alfred Jensen as the contractor. Workmanship of a bygone era combines Secessionist and Mission styles, with Craftsman details in the interior.
With approximately 3,500 square feet, the 5 bedroom, 3 bath floor plan also offers a large library, formal dining room, second story sitting area, and top floor “widow’s walk.” There’s even a walk-down basement with plenty of room for storage and a workshop. Three fireplaces, hardwood floors, beveled glass windows, and incredible woodwork all create a warm and inviting atmosphere reminiscent of yesteryear. The Southern exposure offers not only spectacular ocean and city views, but sun drenched rooms that get light throughout the day. Owned by the Greenfield family until 1974, the family that currently owns the property purchased it in 1977. Ready to be brought back to its original grandeur; fresh exterior paint, recent upgrades to the copper plumbing, electrical panels with circuit breakers and roof resurfacing will give the new owner a head start.
The home sits majestically on a .6 acre lot that affords privacy which is hard to find in the heart of the Riviera. Even the grounds exude character with a rustic water tower, rock walls, mature trees, koi pond, view terrace over the 2 car garage, and stone bridge over adjacent creek. This wonderful family home is located in the Roosevelt School area.
This is a unique opportunity to own a piece of Santa Barbara history!
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Interior Features
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▪ Fireplace
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▪ Hardwood Floors
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Sewer/Water Systems
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Exterior Finish
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Lot Features
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▪ Fenced Yard
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▪ Lawn
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▪ Trees / Shrubs
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View
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▪ City Lights
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▪ Downtown
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▪ Ocean View
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▪ Panoramic
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Extra Features
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