Home of the Day: Reginald D. Johnson’s ‘Midwood’ in Montecito
This relaxed estate, found among citrus trees and mature oaks in Montecito’s Hedgerow neighborhood, was designed by Reginald D. Johnson, architect of Santa Barbara’s Biltmore Hotel, Pasadena’s Hale Solar Laboratory and UCLA’s Chancellor’s Residence. Expanded and restored in keeping with its original design, the residence known as “Midwood” features a range of period details, a swimming pool and a large enclosed loggia with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the scenic grounds.
Location: 1684 San Leandro Lane, Santa Barbara, 93108
Asking price: $6.9 million
Year built: 1919
Architect: Reginald D. Johnson
House size: 7,585 square feet, five bedrooms, five bathrooms
Lot size: 1.66 acres
Features: Hardwood flooring, cathedral ceilings, wood-burning fireplaces, hand-carved doors, art studio, updated kitchen, family room, sun room, citrus trees, swimming pool
About the area: Last year, there were 225 single-family homes sold in the 93108 ZIP Code at a median price of $2.32 million, according to DataQuick. That was a 24.6% increase year over year.
Agent: Nancy Hamilton, (805) 451-4442 and Michael Calcagno, (805) 896-0876, Sotheby’s International Realty
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