Rose Brook Cottage | A Storybook Country Retreat Privately situated behind mature hedges and romantic English gardens, Rose Brook Cottage is an exceptional Connecticut-inspired farmhouse offering a rare expression of refined country living in the heart of Santa Barbara. Set on an unusually expansive parcel, the property unfolds across broad lawns, meandering stone pathways, established gardens, and intimate outdoor terraces--creating a secluded setting that feels worlds away while remaining moments from fine dining, shopping, and beaches. With its timeless architectural character, the 2-bedroom, 1-bath main residence is both sophisticated and effortlessly inviting. Sun-drenched interiors are crowned by dramatic tongue-and-groove cathedral ceilings, burnished wood floors, a graceful bay window, and carefully curated finishes which provide warmth and understated elegance throughout. The generous eat-in kitchen opens through French doors to picturesque stone terraces and the gardens beyond, creating an idyllic setting for gracious indoor-outdoor entertaining. A separate 1-bedroom, 1-bath guest cottage offers an equally charming private retreat, ideal for guests, a home office, or creative studio. With its storybook architecture, exceptional grounds, private guest accommodations, and coveted in-town setting, Rose Brook Cottage presents a rare opportunity to experience the romance and privacy of a country retreat with the sophistication and convenience of life in the heart of Santa Barbara.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
9,583 sq ftLot Size
4 spacesParking
Listed by Vanessa Shotwell•DRE #02071607• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Listed by Team Shotwell•DRE #02071607 / 02227938• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Hope, located between State Street and Las Positas Road, is a residential and commercial Santa Barbara neighborhood with a mid-century streetscape and a foothill backdrop. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the La Cumbre Plaza area near Hope Avenue and La Cumbre Road, where coffee counters, boutiques, and everyday errands share the same sidewalks. Ranch-style homes and low-slung apartment courts sit along wide, tree-lined blocks, with mountain views opening up between palms. La Cumbre Plaza and the La Cumbre Country Club act as familiar local anchors. The Upper State corridor adds independent dining and specialty retail, while nearby parks and bike routes shape an outdoors-forward routine. The setting feels polished and practical, with a steady rhythm from morning commutes to evening patio tables.
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Market insights
3892 Fairfax Rd · $1,495,000
DAYS ON MARKET
13 days
The average home goes pending in 36 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.2%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,495,000
Median list price in this area is $1,280,857. (14% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
18% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Laundry room
Refrigerator, Built-in gas range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom (ground floor)
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
In-kitchen dining
Built-in gas range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
Laundry & utility
Dedicated laundry room with washer and dryer
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Exterior features
Lawn
Yard irrigation throughout
Mountain and setting views
Level lot
Near public transit
Home design
Traditional Cape Cod style
Single-story
Home/Estate
Studio outbuilding
Parking
No attached garage
Construction
Wood siding
Composition roof
Raised foundation
Property in good condition
Utilities
Heating available (forced air)
Other
Pets allowed
Zoning: R-1
Cross street: La Cumbre
Electricity and solar
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Rose Brook Cottage. Connecticut 2 bd/1 ba farmhouse is remodeled on a extra large lot. Mature hedges, English gardens and expansive lawns. Sun kissed interior w/ soaring tongue-in-groove cathedral ceilings. Large eat-in kitchen adjoins French doors and delightful stone terraces. Burnished wood flrs, stone pathways, bay window. 1 room, 1 ba guest cottage.
Public Records
Apr 1, 2010
Sold
$450,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,689 (+2.0%)
$718,733 + $296,636
$1,015,369
2024
$10,479 (+1.9%)
$704,641 + $290,820
$995,461
2023
$10,285 (+1.7%)
$690,825 + $285,118
$975,943
2022
$10,109 (+3.7%)
$677,280 + $279,528
$956,808
2021
$9,744 (+1.1%)
$664,000 + $274,048
$938,048
2020
$9,640 (+3.1%)
$650,981 + $268,675
$919,656
2019
$9,354 (+2.0%)
$644,306 + $265,921
$910,227
2018
$9,171 (+6.8%)
$631,673 + $260,707
$892,380
2017
$8,585 (+5.3%)
$584,000 + $240,000
$824,000
2016
$8,157 (+4.5%)
$584,000 + $240,000
$824,000
2015
$7,807 (+1.5%)
$556,000 + $229,000
$785,000
2014
$7,690 (+6.0%)
$520,000 + $214,000
$734,000
2013
$7,257 (+6.9%)
$520,000 + $214,000
$734,000
2012
$6,791 (−15.1%)
$495,000 + $204,000
$699,000
2011
$7,995 (+1,239.8%)
$495,000 + $204,000
$699,000
2009
$597 (+6.4%)
$23,687 + $28,788
$52,475
2008
$561
$23,279 + $28,292
$51,571
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1975
Finished Sq. Ft.
—
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
788
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
057192024
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
8-R-1
Single Family Residential Zone
The R-1 zones are applied to areas appropriately located for one-family living at a reasonable range of population densities, consistent with sound standards of public health, safety, and welfare. This zone is intended to protect the residential characteristics ofan area and to promote a suitable environment for family life.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Community / recreation center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Waste transfer station
Lodging-Full service
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
10 days above 83° expected this year, 28 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
10 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Santa Barbara, CA • 93110
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 3892 Fairfax Rd
$1,615,491
$120K over list price of $1.50M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.5M to $1.9M.