G.W. Smith's Robledal
Santa Barbara, California
Upon Request Residence
Style: Revival
Price: Upon Request
Architect: George Washington Smith
APN: 063-122-006
Year Built: 1928
Bedrooms/Baths: 5/5 & 2 Powder Rooms
Acreage: Approximately 7.87
Entry (21 x 14):
The beamed Entry has a glass door with wrought-iron grating. The flooring is of honeycombed tiles. Two built-in carved walnut tables are on either side of the Entry. Wrought-iron wall sconces and four chandeliers, three glass lanterns and one mother-of-pearl, light the Entry and Galleria. The Cloak Closet and Powder Room that flank the entry door have windows with wrought-iron grates that overlook the motor court. The Powder Room has a tumbled Carrara marble vanity top and walls topped by wainscoting. It has a wrought-iron chandelier and wall sconces.
Galleria (55 x 10):
The three steps down from the Entry have design tile risers. The tiled flooring continues throughout the Galleria, Living Room, Breakfast and Dining Rooms.
Living Room (40 x 24):
At one end of the Galleria, and two steps down, is the Living Room that has a plaster fireplace and mantel. The beamed ceiling has six lantern chandeliers. Overlooking the ocean and islands is a large display window, flanked by side windows. Patio doors on the outer wall of the Living Room open to a side patio with fountain. On the inner wall, patio doors enter the Loggia.
Loggia (31 x 15):
A wall of glass reveals dramatic views of the lower pasture and the coastline, ocean and islands beyond. The beamed roof has skylights and a fan. The main Entry/Galleria is accessed through glass doors with wrought-iron grating. The Office is two steps up, through carved-panel pocket doors.
Office (16 x 16):
This Den/Office has a corner fireplace and extensive built-in bookcases, cabinets and a glass-front display chest. The coffered ceiling is of carved-wood design. There is a display window with ocean/island views.
Guest Bedroom (14 x 11):
Up three steps from the Galleria is this private Guest Bedroom with full in-room bath and large closet. Windows overlook the front motor court and the side garden. The floor is tiled and the ceiling is beamed. The bath has period fixtures and green art deco tile.
Breakfast Room (21 x 11):
Up three steps from the Galleria, with tiled flooring and windows to the front motor court, this formal dining space has a coffered and beamed ceiling with a candlestick-style wrought-iron chandelier and wall sconces. A wrought-iron railing runs along the Galleria.
Dining Room (28 x 20):
The Dining Room is entered through carved panel doors from the Galleria, Butlers Pantry or Rear Hall. The coffered ceiling has indirect halogen lighting; sconces are along the walls. Beside the plaster fireplace, patio doors lead to a rear terrace, with wall fountain, that has ocean, island and coastline views. A large display window with window seat over bookshelf shares these panoramic views.
Rear Hall
This space connects the Dining Room, Butlers Pantry and Solarium, while providing access through patio doors to an ocean/island view terrace. It is lit by wall sconces and two lantern-style chandeliers. A Powder Room with a marble pedestal sink and brass period fixtures has a skylight.
Butlers Pantry (20 x 10):
Accessed from the Dining Room, Kitchen or Back Hall, the Butlers Pantry has a Jenn-Air side-by-side refrigerator/freezer with water & ice dispenser. A window overlooking the motor court is above a stainless steel counter with double sink; a second window looks into the Solarium. The flooring here and in the Kitchen is travertine and the countertops and backsplashes are crema marfil marble.
Kitchen (18 x 13):
The central island/bar has an inset ceramic salad sink and Viking gas six-burner cooktop. Storage cabinets and a Sharp Carousel microwave are beneath the countertop. A skylight is above the island and seating area runs along one side.
The Kitchen is equipped with a Viking side-by-side refrigerator/freezer, built-in Viking double convection ovens, a Miele dishwasher, a KitchenAid trash compactor, and a Char-glo grill. A desk area is built into the countertop by windows to the front motor court. The Solarium is viewed through large windows and accessed through patio doors. An archway leads to the Laundry/Pantry.
Laundry/Pantry (13 x 10):
The two-room Laundry/Pantry is between the Kitchen and the breezeway to the Staff Apartment and Garage. The countertops and flooring are of marble. Inset lighting and windows to the front motor court and back patio provide lighting. There are extensive storage cabinets and cupboards. Pocket doors close off the Laundry area.
Solarium (40 x 25):
Entered through patio doors from the rear hall, the bright, spaciousness of this garden-style room is enhanced by the glass ceiling that has thermostatically-controlled panels and a canvas awning. Featured in the room is a sculpted plaster gas-starter fireplace. The flooring is a combination of brick with hand-cut stone inlay. A glass wall of display windows and French doors lead to a private brick terrace that is walled by hedging. The wall of the home is ivy-covered. An eight-pointed d้cor tile fountain forms the focal point of the garden. On the other side of this hedged patio, is a 40 x 20 pool with spa. Below the pool is a regulation north-south tennis court.
First Bedroom (16 x 12):
Design features of this room include a barrel-ceiling with rope crown molding, an arch-topped bookcase and an ้tag่re wall inset. Display windows in the Bedroom and the in-room shower bath offer ocean views. The bath has terra cotta flooring; a green tile shower, counter and backsplash; period fixtures and a wrought-iron chandelier.
MASTER SUITE (1,100 sq. ft.)
Sitting Room
Entry to the Master Suite is through the tile floored Sitting Room that has wall sconces and a beamed ceiling with skylight. Storage closets, one cedar-lined, and built-in bookcases provide storage. A display window has ocean views.
Bedroom
Patio doors, flanked by side windows open to a private patio with ocean, island and coastline views. Across the room a display window offers views of the pool/spa and the mountains beyond. The plaster fireplace has a raised hearth of tile, with green accent tiles. Lighting is provided by wall sconces and a chandelier in the coffered ceiling of octagonal design.
Dressing Area & His/Her Baths:
The Dressing Area has inset lighting, built-in storage spaces and mirrored closet doors. Brown marble countertops and backsplashes, shower lining and tub surround is found in both Baths. Her Bath features a display window with ocean views above the tub. There are two additional windows and wall sconces. His Bath is also lit by sconces and a window that overlooks the tennis court and ocean. Wainscoting is along walls and in the shower.
Second Bedroom (16 x 14):
Carpeted, with a unique double-vaulted ceiling, this Bedroom has a display window overlooking the pool/spa, two closets and built-in bookcases. The full in-room bath has design details of marble, wainscoting, tile flooring, period sink and fixtures and wall sconces.
Third Bedroom (18 x 13):
Patio doors open to the pool/spa area and offer mountain views while a window overlooks the back patio. This Bedroom has tiled flooring, built-in bookcases and plaster crown molding. The tiled in-room bath features a dry sauna and design tile ceiling molding.
Gift Wrap Room (13 x 11):
Entered from the breezeway across from the Laundry or off the hallway to the Staff Apartment, with oak flooring and extensive built-in glass-front display cabinets, cupboards and countertops (two butcher-block, one tin), this craft room has a sink and windows to the back patio.
Staff Apartment
The apartment is located along an inner hallway with storage closets that runs between the Laundry breezeway and the Studio and Garage.
Sitting Room (13 x 10):
The flooring is wood and windows overlook the back patio. A built-in kitchenette has a stainless sink with hot water on demand tap, Kenmore bar refrigerator and double electric burners.
Bedroom (13 x 10):
The wood flooring continues into the Bedroom. Windows to the back and side have mountain views. A walk-in closet and built-in cabinets provide storage spaces.
Art Studio (27 x 11):
With wood flooring and fluorescent lighting, this workspace has windows along both walls to front and rear motor courts. A large storage room, with utility sink has windows to the rear motor court.
Garage:
The garage is divided into a two-bay and a three-bay section. One side has a window to the front motor court and the other has a door to the motor court.
Guest Studio (34 x 17):
Above the Garage, this large carpeted space is entered through a wide, solid wooden door. Several windows look out over the mountains. A wet bar area is equipped with a side-by-side refrigerator/freezer. The shower-over-tub bath has a window overlooking the front motor court.
Guest Apartment
The Kitchen has mountain view windows, a stainless steel sink, side-by-side refrigerator/freezer, electric range with upper microwave, and linoleum flooring.
Living Room (13 x 11):
Through a private entry, above the Garage, this apartment has hardwood flooring beneath the carpeting and tiled entry. Windows along the front overlook the motor court, while those along the back offer mountain views.
Bedroom (13 x 11):
A window overlooks the front motor court and patio doors open to the front entry porch. There is a closet in the Bedroom and a second in the hall. The full bath is a shower-over-tub.
Second Guest Apartment
Living Room (19 x 15):
This apartment is freestanding and carpeted throughout. Patio doors along the front wall open to the motor court and patio doors on the opposite wall lead to a porch that runs along the rear of the apartment. The wet bar is equipped with a stainless steel sink and refrigerator/freezer.
Bedroom (12 x 10):
A window overlooks the motor court. There is a shower bath and mirrored closet doors.
Additional Features
- Large, carved-panel mahogany doors throughout.
- Tiled roof and copper gutters.
- Convection steam heating.
- Security system.
- Reverse osmosis water system.
- Mature trees and landscaping, expansive lawn leading to a fenced pasture, and natural woods and live oak grove.
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