his 1940s Mid-Century home sits on approximately 2.94 oak- and pine-studded acres in Ojai’s East End. Inspired by a design by Frank Lloyd Wright, this home has had just two owners, each adding their unique touches, and now it is your turn to add yours.
Interior features include terrazzo floors with radiant heat in the family room, large windows and skylights that bathe the interior in natural light, stone fireplace, lots of built-in storage, casual and formal dining areas, laundry room with sink, and a master suite with beautiful mountain views, walk-in closet, linen storage, and an L-shaped, dual-sink vanity. Some of the unique touches throughout include river rock walls and floors, a curved, wood and metal staircase, a river rock bar with a wood counter, and an original, stone oven that could perhaps be transformed into a pizza or bread oven. Outside, you will find great outdoor living areas, a three-car carport, and lots of usable land for a pool, horses, fruit trees, or garden. Visit the property information page for more information, photos, floor plan, 3D tour, and more!
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Don’t miss this rare opportunity to build your dream home on 20+ flat and rolling acres surrounded by beautiful mountain and valley views.
Located in Upper Ojai, this private piece of heaven offers country living less than 15 minutes from the shops, restaurants, galleries, farmers market, and more in downtown Ojai. Whether you are looking for a weekend escape, a family retreat, or somewhere you can put down permanent roots, this is your chance to make that dream a reality. Improvements to the property include a long driveway to the building site, a certified house pad for an approximately 3,200-square-foot home, and an agricultural building pad for an approximately 3,000-square-foot building. A will serve letter for the gas company has also been obtained. Contact Nora Davis for more information. Most of us are spending more time at home, and many are looking for ways to stay positive and productive during these trying times. If you are caught up on work and running out of craft projects, this might be a good opportunity to turn your attention to the home maintenance tasks you never seem to have time to complete. Since we are trying to limit our trips away from home, here are five tasks you can complete without heading to the store for supplies. 1. Vacuum Your Refrigerator Coils You may have already cleaned your coils during your annual spring-cleaning ritual but, if not, now is a great time to help your refrigerator function properly and conserve energy. Unplug the refrigerator, move it away from the wall, remove the panel covering the coils, use a soft-bristled scrub brush to knock debris off the coils, and then vacuum the coils. It really is that easy. 2. Clean Your Dryer Vent According to the U.S. Fire Administration, there are 2,900 residential clothes dryer fires each year. Thirty-four percent of these fires are caused by failing to clean the dryer. The last thing you want while isolating is a fire in your home. This is one easy way you can reduce the risk of that happening. There are lots of online resources with checklists and videos to help get you through this task, but here are the basics: unplug the dryer, move it away from the wall, remove the duct from the dryer, scoop out any visible lint, use a vacuum hose to clean the duct, find and remove the exterior vent cover, vacuum the vent, put everything back the way you found it. 3. Test Smoke Detectors Locate the test button on each of your smoke detectors. Hold the test button down for a few seconds while you wait for the alarm to sound. If the alarm sounds, release the button and go about your day. If it does not, it is time to change the batteries – or call the electrician, if your smoke detector is hardwired. If you need to change the batteries, you can order them online or pick them up on your next planned trip to the store. Look for five- or 10-year batteries to limit the time you spend on stepladders in the future. 4. Clean Your Drains Baking soda, distilled white vinegar, and boiling water are all you need to clean the drains throughout your home. While this DIY drain cleaner might not break up major clogs, it is an easy, inexpensive method for regularly cleaning your drains and reducing the need for store-bought, chemical-laden drain openers. Pour about one-half cup of baking soda into the drain. Follow this with about one cup of vinegar, which will cause a rather fizzy chemical reaction. Finish things off by pouring one to two cups of boiling water down the drain. 5. Clean Your Trash and Recycling Bins No one wants to do this job, but regular cleaning is the only way to avoid offensive smells, ants, and sticky situations. If you clean your bins regularly, you may just need to spray them down with a hose, and then let them dry. If it’s been a while, you may need to bust out the scrub brush to really give them a good cleaning. In this time when we are making an extra effort to keep germs out of our homes, take cleaning your bins one step farther by sanitizing them with a disinfectant spray after they dry. AimeeJo Davis-Varela is the marketing director for The Davis Group and a freelance writer specializing in real estate, sustainable home improvement, eco-friendly landscaping, green living and travel writing. She is also the owner of Mind Your Manors, which provides second home management services.
Remodeled in 2020, this 1918 cottage perfectly blends its original charm and character with modern updates and conveniences.
Beadboard ceilings and built-in cabinets in the living room and dining room lead to a remodeled kitchen with quartz counter tops and a marble tile backsplash. The adjacent laundry room offers plenty of pantry space and storage, as well as access to the backyard with low-maintenance landscaping, mature trees, and a river rock patio. You will find wood and vintage tile floors throughout and on-trend features, like the barn door separating the office (or third bedroom without a closet) from the living room. Makers will love the workshop at the back of the two-car garage, while gardeners will love the ample space to add a garden or more fruit trees. Perhaps the best part is that all of this is just an easy walk or bike ride from the weekly farmers market, shops, galleries, cafes, hiking trails, and more in and around downtown Ojai. Visit the property information page for more info and photos of this home for sale in Ojai. With approximately 1,772 square feet to work with, this three-bedroom, three-bathroom home offers plenty of space and versatility to customize to fit your needs.
Whether you are looking for investment property or are in search of one of the most affordable homes in the valley to transform into your dream home, there are lots of possibilities here and plenty of character to inspire you. Interior features include two fireplaces, large living room with a curved wall lined with windows for natural light and mountain views, tile counters, and large closets. Outside, you will find mature landscaping and trees, a covered front porch, two-car carport, and RV parking. From here, you can walk or bike to the Ojai Valley Trail, post office, markets, a local coffee shop, OM Thai, and Boccali’s Pizza & Pasta. Your also just around the corner form the Oak View Library and Rec Center and less than four miles from Lake Casitas Recreation Area and the Casitas Water Adventure water park. Visit the property page for more photos and information. The spread of the novel coronavirus has brought with it a new reality of physical distancing and isolating at home. All of us are in a period of adjustment, and we cannot be sure what the future holds, but in these trying times, one thing we can do is band together to get through this. This means doing what we can to keep ourselves and our neighbors healthy and, for those who are able, it also means coming together to support the community so that we may come out stronger in the end. This may mean sewing masks, donating to food pantries, encouraging larger companies to take care of employees who cannot work, or bringing groceries to vulnerable neighbors. For those who have expendable incomes that will not be significantly impacted in the coming months, another way to help is to support small, local businesses that are being affected right now. Here are eight ways you can help: 1. Buy gift cards and gift certificates. Purchase gift cards or certificates from restaurants, hotels, salons, yoga studios, and shops that you love. While you might not be able to use them now, this will provide some much-needed revenue to local business owners, and you will be able to use them once our period of isolation is over. You can also purchase gift cards to give to others for birthdays, holidays or thank you gifts. 2. Shop local online. While you are stuck at home anyways, why not get some birthday and holiday gift shopping out of the way? Not all Ojai businesses have online shops, but some do and others are now considering it. Hop online to purchase gift certificates for wine tasting or local restaurants, clothing and jewelry from local boutiques, spa treatments for future visits, or maybe some special treats to make your isolation a bit more comfortable. 3. Order food for pickup or delivery. Several restaurants in Ojai are offering food delivery or curbside pickup for prepared meals. This means you can still enjoy some delicious takeout and support local restaurants while isolating. If possible, tip extra. If you are concerned about exposure from ordering pickup or delivery, do a quick Google search for best practices. There are several online posts about ordering and receiving prepared meals safely. 4. Maintain your current services. If it is possible to continue your current services while maintaining physical distance and obeying shelter-in-place orders, this is an easy way to support the local businesses providing these services. Landscape maintenance, pool care, and pest control are examples of essential services that are allowed to continue under the current shelter-in-place order. 5. Hire local contractors. Contractors and tradesmen also fall under essential services, so if there are home repair or improvement projects on your list, now might be a good time to hire out this work. Since you are isolating in your home, you probably do not want to do a major remodel on your primary residence, but if you have an unoccupied guest house, a second home you are not using, or exterior work that allows for safe distancing for both you and the contractor, this might be an opportunity to complete these repairs and give work to a local business. To limit exposure for all parties, do as much as you can via phone or email, and discuss how you will maintain distance and sanitize surfaces during the job. 6. Pay ahead for services you cannot use right now. If you are able, consider paying your regular service providers for future services. This might be your dog groomer, housekeeper, auto detailer, or dog walker. While you might not be able to use their services right now, paying for a few future services will help them make it through this tough time. 7. Support local farmers. The weekly farmers market behind the Arcade is still offering fresh, locally grown produce every weekend, so stop by Sundays between 9:00am and 1:00pm to restock your fridge and support local farmers. There are also several CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) programs where you can sign up for a weekly box of local produce. While their produce might not always be from local sources, you can support local grocery stores by stocking up at Westridge or Rainbow Bridge. Ojai Food Taxi also offers grocery delivery from these grocers if you would rather stay at home. 8. Look for creative opportunities to support local businesses and your well-being. While you have some extra time on your hands, look for ways to promote your family’s well-being while also supporting local businesses. For example, while Bart’s Books is technically closed, there are still books on the exterior bookshelves and a slot in the door where you can drop payment. So, you can find books to enjoy during isolation while contributing at least a few coins to the local economy. Or, another option, is to look for yoga studios, fitness centers, and similar businesses offering classes online while the studios are closed. For more COVID-19 information, resources and tips, visit the COVID-19 Resources and Information page. AimeeJo Davis-Varela is a freelance writer specializing in real estate, sustainable home improvement, eco-friendly landscaping, green living and travel writing. She is also the owner of Mind Your Manors, which provides second home management services.
This move-in-ready, country-style home features an open floor plan, remodeled kitchen with a breakfast bar and custom touches that make it a must-see.
The previous owner (original builder) customized this comfortable home with extra square footage and turning two bedrooms into a master suite with an upgraded, en suite bathroom. The family room off the living room features a fireplace, wood beams, loft and sliding doors to the outdoor living areas. The interior features several upgrades, including hardwood floors, dual-pane windows, custom paint, murals and faux finishes. The private backyard has entertaining areas, a pergola, raised garden beds, a gated parking area, and a separate office, art studio or yoga studio. The front yard greets guests with a garden wall and courtyard feel. Minutes from downtown Ojai, Lake Casitas and Ventura beaches, you can walk to shops and cafes from this home with a true designer's touch and vintage country charm. Visit the property information page for more photos and info. The Southern Colonial architecture of this Arbolada home is a rare find in the Ojai Valley.
Set back from the road at the curve of a U-shaped driveway, the eye-catching colonnade and portico give a stately sophistication to the home’s façade. Inside, you will find formal living and dining rooms, family room, casual dining, office, laundry room, four fireplaces, handmade wallpaper, crown molding, plantation shutters, wood floors, and a well-designed kitchen with a Wolf range and Miele dishwasher. The second-floor sitting room opens to a balcony overlooking the pool and outdoor living areas, while the large master suite with a fireplace and over-sized soaking tub provides a relaxing retreat at the end of the day. The guest house features a walk-in closet in the first-floor bedroom, as well as a large loft upstairs. Other features include a large garage with lots of storage, mature trees, large garden area, mountain views, and easy access to all that downtown Ojai has to offer. Ojai Open House Details: Date: Sunday, February 16 Time: 1:00 to 4:00pm Location: 407 Tico Road (in the Arbolada) Stop by Saturday, February 1, between 1:00 and 4:00pm to view this elegant Arbolada home with four bedrooms, five bathrooms, four fireplaces, guest house, swimming pool, and mountain views -- all within walking or biking distance of downtown Ojai!
Ojai Open House Details: Date: Saturday, February 1 Time: 1:00 - 4:00pm Location: 407 Tico Road Hope to see you there! This charming 1946 cottage in midtown Oak View is within strolling distance to Gateway Plaza, the post office, bank, market, coffee shop, restaurants, school and community center.
As you enter through the gated driveway, you will see the two-car garage located to the back of the property with a long driveway for RV parking within the fenced yards. This two-bedroom home also has plenty to offer inside, including several upgrades, fresh interior paint, central heating and air, stainless steel appliances, laundry or mud room, an eat-in kitchen with a pantry and ample storage, bedrooms bathed in natural light, and tile floors and extra storage in the bathroom, which features a combination tub-shower. Per the seller, the plumbing, waste lines, and electrical panel have also been upgraded. This is truly one to see, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to live the Ojai Valley lifestyle in a location ideal for commuters or those who enjoy the expanded offerings in Ventura and Santa Barbara. This Oak View home for sale went into escrow right after we got it on the market. If you are interested in selling your home or are looking for the perfect home for you or your family, contact Nora today to learn about other available properties. |
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