Did you know.......?

One of Goleta Valley’s most famous settlers, Ellwood Cooper became the largest producer of eucalyptus seedlings at the time. Ellwood Cooper came to Santa Barbara and was interested in the olive grove at the Old Mission.  Cooper moved to Goleta in 1870. He then purchased 2,000 acres of the old Dos Pueblos Rancho in Ellwood Canyon for $22/acre. He turned his ranch into a showplace of 7,000 olive trees and 12,500 walnut trees, but he was more widely knows at the man who introduced eucalyptus on a commercial basis to all of California.   His old eucalyptus nursery, south of Hollister Avenue was near Ellwood Union School and remnants of his eucalyptus nursery still exist today in Ellwood. Cooper’s ranch was visited by celebrities of the late 1880s including the King of Hawaii. One of our listings has beautiful views of the gorgeous eucalyptus trees!

7632 Hollister Avenue #249,  Goleta

Great location and lovely setting in ”The Grove”, featuring 2 large bedrooms with 2 full baths, remodeled kitchen overlooking the dining and living room areas.  Amenities include a cozy fireplace, custom built-ins in master bedroom closet, front deck and back deck with views of the Eucalyptus grove. The Grove gated community offers a pool, spa, gym, plenty of green space with lovely setting views. Close to the Butterfly Preserve, Sandpiper Golf Course, shopping and great restaurants. Offered for $499,000