Private, Tranquil Retreat on 50+ Acres in Upper Ojai (SOLD)
10254 Ojai Santa Paula Road Ojai, CA 93023 $2,780,000
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When the British aristocrats of yesteryear were in need of a bucolic retreat where they could get away from the London rat race, they turned to the French countryside where they transformed quaint French farmhouses into stylish summer homes. This is how the French Mas movement was born with red barrel tile roofs, small balconies, and green or blue wood shutters adding color to otherwise unadorned stone or stucco facades.
These chic country homes provided a restful respite for city dwellers, and a Provincial Mas quickly became a must-have for those who longed to steal away to villages dotting the countryside offering fresh air, solitude and the draw of small-town living.
This fully remodeled, three bedroom and 2.75 bathroom Upper Ojai home is reminiscent of a Mas in Provence and is an ideal choice for those who want to slip away from Los Angeles to spend weekends in the country or those looking for a full-time residence set in the tranquil surroundings of Upper Ojai’s rolling hills.
A solar-powered privacy gate leads you to a long, curving driveway lined with trees and building your curiosity as you make your way to this secluded retreat. As you round the final bend, you come upon this villa and immediately expect to feel a Mediterranean breeze. From the large parking area, you are greeted with expansive mountain views and a stone walkway lined on either side with colorful, drought-resistant landscaping leading to the front door. Stepping through the shuttered front door under a beautiful light fixture imported from Morocco, you are met with Plantation white oak plank flooring, wood beam ceilings and a living room filled with natural light coming through large windows and two sets of disappearing doors leading to a patio. Between two oversized windows and atop a stone hearth is a cozy gas and wood-burning fireplace that beckons you to sit and stay a while.
These chic country homes provided a restful respite for city dwellers, and a Provincial Mas quickly became a must-have for those who longed to steal away to villages dotting the countryside offering fresh air, solitude and the draw of small-town living.
This fully remodeled, three bedroom and 2.75 bathroom Upper Ojai home is reminiscent of a Mas in Provence and is an ideal choice for those who want to slip away from Los Angeles to spend weekends in the country or those looking for a full-time residence set in the tranquil surroundings of Upper Ojai’s rolling hills.
A solar-powered privacy gate leads you to a long, curving driveway lined with trees and building your curiosity as you make your way to this secluded retreat. As you round the final bend, you come upon this villa and immediately expect to feel a Mediterranean breeze. From the large parking area, you are greeted with expansive mountain views and a stone walkway lined on either side with colorful, drought-resistant landscaping leading to the front door. Stepping through the shuttered front door under a beautiful light fixture imported from Morocco, you are met with Plantation white oak plank flooring, wood beam ceilings and a living room filled with natural light coming through large windows and two sets of disappearing doors leading to a patio. Between two oversized windows and atop a stone hearth is a cozy gas and wood-burning fireplace that beckons you to sit and stay a while.
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Stone steps lead you past open shelving and into the dining room where you will find a custom-colored concrete floor, two sets of disappearing doors leading out to a patio and the fire pit area beyond, and a high, vaulted, wood-beam ceiling. A breakfast bar separates the dining room from the kitchen, which also has a custom concrete floor, as well as stainless appliances, quartz counter tops, a pantry for extra storage, and walls with custom texture and paint.
Beyond the kitchen, the first-floor master bedroom boasts maple floors, a disappearing door leading to a stone patio, a walk-in closet and large windows to let in natural light. The en suite master bathroom features double sinks, ample storage, an oval soaking tub, a separate lavatory and a luxurious steam shower. The counters, bathtub surround, shower and floor are all crafted from limestone, and the Topa Topa views from the soaking tub are sure to inspire relaxing, lingering bubble baths.
The downstairs guest bath with a white oak floor and limestone counter top has a door to the common living areas and to the downstairs guest bedroom. In the inviting guest room, alcoves, built-in shelving, a large closet, seagrass flooring and a disappearing door to a patio make this a comfortable space for short- or long-term guests.
Beyond the kitchen, the first-floor master bedroom boasts maple floors, a disappearing door leading to a stone patio, a walk-in closet and large windows to let in natural light. The en suite master bathroom features double sinks, ample storage, an oval soaking tub, a separate lavatory and a luxurious steam shower. The counters, bathtub surround, shower and floor are all crafted from limestone, and the Topa Topa views from the soaking tub are sure to inspire relaxing, lingering bubble baths.
The downstairs guest bath with a white oak floor and limestone counter top has a door to the common living areas and to the downstairs guest bedroom. In the inviting guest room, alcoves, built-in shelving, a large closet, seagrass flooring and a disappearing door to a patio make this a comfortable space for short- or long-term guests.
An additional guest room, located on the upper floor, could easily be used as a second master suite and features seagrass flooring, custom paint, and custom Arto tiles in the bathroom and on the cozy, private balcony. The en suite bathroom has a limestone counter top, and there is a separate lavatory located in the entry to the room so that it can also be used by guests enjoying your rooftop deck.
The fantastic rooftop deck provides both covered and open outdoor entertaining spaces with absolutely stunning mountain and valley views. The deck overlooks another expansive outdoor entertaining area with a river rock fire pit and sitting wall, but you and your guests will not want to retire to the fire pit until after you have lounged on the rooftop deck to enjoy what might be one of Ojai’s best views of the Pink Moment falling over the Topa Topa Bluffs.
Attached to the spacious two-car garage, which is separated from the house by a courtyard, is an oversized room with a ladder leading up to a loft for even more space. This space could be used as an artist’s studio, guest quarters or as a huge storage area.
Other features of interest on this unique property include a whole-house water pressure booster and water filtration system, a private well and a Casitas agricultural water meter, lots of mature oak trees, plenty of flat land for your hobbies or additional amenities, a tankless water heater and custom clay roof tiles by MCA. There are also five fruit trees for you to enjoy your own fresh limes, lemons, oranges, pomegranates, olives and strawberry guavas.
The fantastic rooftop deck provides both covered and open outdoor entertaining spaces with absolutely stunning mountain and valley views. The deck overlooks another expansive outdoor entertaining area with a river rock fire pit and sitting wall, but you and your guests will not want to retire to the fire pit until after you have lounged on the rooftop deck to enjoy what might be one of Ojai’s best views of the Pink Moment falling over the Topa Topa Bluffs.
Attached to the spacious two-car garage, which is separated from the house by a courtyard, is an oversized room with a ladder leading up to a loft for even more space. This space could be used as an artist’s studio, guest quarters or as a huge storage area.
Other features of interest on this unique property include a whole-house water pressure booster and water filtration system, a private well and a Casitas agricultural water meter, lots of mature oak trees, plenty of flat land for your hobbies or additional amenities, a tankless water heater and custom clay roof tiles by MCA. There are also five fruit trees for you to enjoy your own fresh limes, lemons, oranges, pomegranates, olives and strawberry guavas.
To find out more about this Upper Ojai home for sale, or to schedule a showing, contact Nora.
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