Saddle Mountain Estate with Guest Quarters & Pool (Sold)
10655 Encino Drive, Oak View CA $1,550,000
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Located in Saddle Mountain Estates
Designed by Ojai architect, Mark Whitman Approximately 4,219 square feet Four bedrooms Two full bathrooms, two half bathrooms in main house Spacious master suite with wrap-around balcony Spa-like master bathroom Two fireplaces Versatile loft area with balcony Large kitchen island with breakfast bar Built-in television in kitchen Stainless steel appliances Double oven Beverage refrigerator Casual and formal dining rooms Hardwood floors Large closets Designed for indoor and outdoor entertaining Separate guest quarters with three-quarter bath |
Custom swimming pool and spa with waterfalls
Large outdoor kitchen Sand volleyball court Built-in barbecue grill Three-car garage Workshop/Gym RV parking Guest parking Mature trees and landscaping Fruit trees Fully fenced Room for horse facilities Panoramic views Close to bridle trails Short drive to downtown Ojai Close to shops and restaurants Easy commute to Ventura and beyond Approximately 10 miles to the beach Approximately 72 miles to Burbank |
This gated, Mark Whitman-designed Saddle Mountain estate features four bedrooms, two full baths, one three-quarter bath, two half baths, a spacious master suite, quest quarters, versatile bonus spaces, and an amazing outdoor living area with an outdoor kitchen and custom pool. From here, you can bike to the post office, coffee shop, market or restaurants, or make the short drive to Lake Casitas or downtown Ojai.
Just 10 miles from the beach and only 72 miles from Burbank, this luxury home is perfectly located for those seeking an ideal balance between enjoying the Ojai Valley lifestyle and convenient access to Ventura, Santa Barbara, Burbank and beyond.
Just 10 miles from the beach and only 72 miles from Burbank, this luxury home is perfectly located for those seeking an ideal balance between enjoying the Ojai Valley lifestyle and convenient access to Ventura, Santa Barbara, Burbank and beyond.
Encino Drive is a gently curving country road that passes by the luxury homes of Saddle Mountain and delivers you to this upscale estate. From the moment you pass through the gated entry, it feels as though you have entered a tranquil retreat where mature trees and landscaping enhance the incredibly private feel without taking away from the amazing, 360-degree views.
You will, of course, park in your favorite stall in the three-car garage and use the entry that leads from the garage to the kitchen for everyday convenience; however, your guests will have a very different experience. Upon arrival, your guests will be greeted by the ample guest parking area, well-manicured grounds and an underlit, cast slab staircase leading to the main entry. As you welcome them through the over-sized, double entry doors and they step into the large foyer, their first impressions will include the stately, imperial staircase and the Zen sand garden just inside the entrance.
For your guests’ convenience, there is a large, step-in coat closet and a powder room just off the entry.
Once you have had the chance to tour this Ojai Valley home, you will see that it was designed for both comfortable, everyday living and for entertaining. This begins in the living room, where you will find a stone fireplace, vaulted ceiling and sliding door to a small patio with steps leading to the parking area.
You will, of course, park in your favorite stall in the three-car garage and use the entry that leads from the garage to the kitchen for everyday convenience; however, your guests will have a very different experience. Upon arrival, your guests will be greeted by the ample guest parking area, well-manicured grounds and an underlit, cast slab staircase leading to the main entry. As you welcome them through the over-sized, double entry doors and they step into the large foyer, their first impressions will include the stately, imperial staircase and the Zen sand garden just inside the entrance.
For your guests’ convenience, there is a large, step-in coat closet and a powder room just off the entry.
Once you have had the chance to tour this Ojai Valley home, you will see that it was designed for both comfortable, everyday living and for entertaining. This begins in the living room, where you will find a stone fireplace, vaulted ceiling and sliding door to a small patio with steps leading to the parking area.
From here, a large passageway opens to the remodeled kitchen, which was clearly designed with the cook in mind. This warm, welcoming space features double ovens, a built-in television, stereo speakers, stainless steel appliances, a beverage refrigerator, a glass tile backsplash, and a large, step-in pantry. A large, Caesarstone quartz island with a breakfast bar provides the perfect place for friends and family to join you in the kitchen as you prepare meals or plate hors d’oeuvres.
The hard wood flooring found throughout much of the first floor extends from the kitchen into the adjoining breakfast room, which shares the kitchen’s amazing mountain views. The breakfast room is just one of the home’s many versatile spaces that can be customized to suit your lifestyle. For example, it’s convenient location off of the kitchen may serve you well as a play room, office or family room.
For dinner parties, holiday meals and special occasions, there is also a formal dining room that is currently home to a table that comfortably seats 10 guests. The exposed-beam, vaulted ceiling, accent lighting and garden view make this a lovely space for entertaining, but it is the elevated platform on which it is located that, perhaps, most enhances the sense of elegance. Of course, this space can be dressed up or dressed down to fit your desired level of sophistication, and it also lends itself well to more casual affairs.
A sliding door from the dining room leads to one of the outdoor living areas, where you will find a built-in barbecue grill located for convenient indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. For the convenience of your family, friends and guests, there is a second powder room located in the hallway between the kitchen and formal dining room.
The hard wood flooring found throughout much of the first floor extends from the kitchen into the adjoining breakfast room, which shares the kitchen’s amazing mountain views. The breakfast room is just one of the home’s many versatile spaces that can be customized to suit your lifestyle. For example, it’s convenient location off of the kitchen may serve you well as a play room, office or family room.
For dinner parties, holiday meals and special occasions, there is also a formal dining room that is currently home to a table that comfortably seats 10 guests. The exposed-beam, vaulted ceiling, accent lighting and garden view make this a lovely space for entertaining, but it is the elevated platform on which it is located that, perhaps, most enhances the sense of elegance. Of course, this space can be dressed up or dressed down to fit your desired level of sophistication, and it also lends itself well to more casual affairs.
A sliding door from the dining room leads to one of the outdoor living areas, where you will find a built-in barbecue grill located for convenient indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. For the convenience of your family, friends and guests, there is a second powder room located in the hallway between the kitchen and formal dining room.
The private master wing is just beyond these living areas, where you will first find the laundry room with a tile counter, sink, ample storage and a door to a small deck with steps leading down to the outdoor living areas. Just after this is where you will enter your personal retreat, which is a spacious suite bathed in natural light from sliding doors that lead to a wrap-around balcony overlooking the grounds and the mountain views beyond. The vaulted, beam and plank ceiling brings warmth to the space, which includes an elevated seating area with a gas fireplace. This cozy spot might just become one of your favorite places to begin your day with your morning yoga or meditation routine or to end the day in front of the fireplace with a glass of wine and a good book.
Stepping into the en suite bath feels a bit like stepping into a luxury spa with its marble tile floor, counters and steam shower. Two separate vanities and a huge, walk-in closet with room for a central vanity or seating make sharing this large space even easier, as does the separate water closet. The over-sized, jetted soaking tub is perfectly placed to enjoy beautiful views as you soak away the stress of the day, while added touches – like heated towel bars – enhance the truly spa-like experience in this luxurious space.
The guest wing, which is located on the opposite side of the house is home to three guest bedrooms and a guest bathroom with a dual-sink vanity. The largest of the guest rooms has two large closets, a built-in desk and four large windows to let in natural light and mountain views, which makes it ideal for longer-term guests or, if this is a second home, for an assistant who travels with you. The two additional guest rooms each have a large closet and en suite access to the guest bathroom.
Stepping into the en suite bath feels a bit like stepping into a luxury spa with its marble tile floor, counters and steam shower. Two separate vanities and a huge, walk-in closet with room for a central vanity or seating make sharing this large space even easier, as does the separate water closet. The over-sized, jetted soaking tub is perfectly placed to enjoy beautiful views as you soak away the stress of the day, while added touches – like heated towel bars – enhance the truly spa-like experience in this luxurious space.
The guest wing, which is located on the opposite side of the house is home to three guest bedrooms and a guest bathroom with a dual-sink vanity. The largest of the guest rooms has two large closets, a built-in desk and four large windows to let in natural light and mountain views, which makes it ideal for longer-term guests or, if this is a second home, for an assistant who travels with you. The two additional guest rooms each have a large closet and en suite access to the guest bathroom.
Accessed from the foyer, the imperial staircase delivers you to another of the home’s most versatile spaces. On the first landing, there is a sliding door to a stone patio and a walkway leading to the pool area. At the top of either side of the staircase, you will reach a spacious loft with lots of natural light, an exposed-beam and plank ceiling, built-in desk and cabinets, and a coffee bar with a sink. With its central location, ample space and beautiful mountain views, this could be a great family room, office or your writer’s loft where you steal away to work on your novel. With the sliding door leading to a private balcony that shares the gorgeous views, you will likely find this a great creative space where you can grab your laptop and head outside when the weather is just too nice to work indoors.
Another multi-functional room is found adjacent to the three-car garage and is currently used as both a workshop and a home gym. This large room could also function as an artist’s studio, be transformed into a sound studio, or be used as an office if you take meetings or see clients at home and like to keep your work and home life separate.
Another multi-functional room is found adjacent to the three-car garage and is currently used as both a workshop and a home gym. This large room could also function as an artist’s studio, be transformed into a sound studio, or be used as an office if you take meetings or see clients at home and like to keep your work and home life separate.
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Guest Quarters | Pool House
Just beyond the main outdoor living area is a quaint pool house that is currently used as guest quarters. The main room has a tile floor, exposed-beam ceiling, and two sets of sliding doors leading to the pool area. There is also a bathroom with a tile floor and shower.
With its close proximity to the pool, this would, of course, make an excellent pool house, but this versatile space could also be used as guest quarters, a home office, an art or writing studio, or a yoga or meditation room. Any way you choose to use it, opening the sliding doors to let in the breeze and the tranquil sound of the waterfalls flowing into the pool creates a relaxing space for you or your guests.
With its close proximity to the pool, this would, of course, make an excellent pool house, but this versatile space could also be used as guest quarters, a home office, an art or writing studio, or a yoga or meditation room. Any way you choose to use it, opening the sliding doors to let in the breeze and the tranquil sound of the waterfalls flowing into the pool creates a relaxing space for you or your guests.
The Grounds
This 2+ acre Ojai Valley horse property is fully fenced with a security gate, mature trees and well-manicured landscaping with an irrigation system. There is a family orchard with oranges, lemons, limes, plums, peaches and nectarines, and there is a lovely rose garden, as well as a large area that could be used as a vegetable garden.
There are plenty of spots to park an RV, boat, trailer or other toys, and some great spots for a dog run or other animal enclosures if your ideal country lifestyle happens to include rabbits or chickens.
Of course, aside from the promise of tranquil country living, most folks choose to make the Ojai Valley their home at least partly because of the amazing weather. This means that exceptional outdoor living and entertaining areas are a must, and this Saddle Mountain estate certainly delivers.
As mentioned above, there are balconies off of the master suite and loft, two smaller patios and a built-in barbecue grill adjacent to the main house. However, the spot that will become your favorite place to entertain is just up a stone walkway that brings you to the main outdoor living area.
The main feature here is a custom, resort-style pool with two rock waterfalls, a spa and an exceptional overall design. The entire area feels like a secluded oasis where you can truly relax while enjoying the tranquil sounds of the waterfalls, the gentle breeze so often found in this part of the valley, and the company of your partner, family or friends.
There are plenty of spots to park an RV, boat, trailer or other toys, and some great spots for a dog run or other animal enclosures if your ideal country lifestyle happens to include rabbits or chickens.
Of course, aside from the promise of tranquil country living, most folks choose to make the Ojai Valley their home at least partly because of the amazing weather. This means that exceptional outdoor living and entertaining areas are a must, and this Saddle Mountain estate certainly delivers.
As mentioned above, there are balconies off of the master suite and loft, two smaller patios and a built-in barbecue grill adjacent to the main house. However, the spot that will become your favorite place to entertain is just up a stone walkway that brings you to the main outdoor living area.
The main feature here is a custom, resort-style pool with two rock waterfalls, a spa and an exceptional overall design. The entire area feels like a secluded oasis where you can truly relax while enjoying the tranquil sounds of the waterfalls, the gentle breeze so often found in this part of the valley, and the company of your partner, family or friends.
When you are not in the water, there is an adjacent seating area under a pergola where you can take in the mountain views while watching the kids splash in the pool or simply taking a break before you dive back in. This is also a great place for guests to gather and adjoins the covered outdoor kitchen and dining room. In the large outdoor kitchen, you will find hand-crafted, teak cabinets, tile counters, a sink and an island with a poolside bar. In the adjacent outdoor dining room, there is a tile floor, ceiling fan, a large space for seating, and a vaulted, exposed-beam ceiling. Gas is already to the area, so you can easily hook up your grill and start enjoying this exquisite backyard paradise.
If you are able to tear yourself away from this tranquil oasis, you can challenge your friends to a game of volleyball on the sand court or, if you take advantage of the large area near the court that would be a perfect spot for horse facilities, you could take them on a trail ride on one of the nearby trails that meander through Saddle Mountain.
Steps leading from the parking area take you to the sand volleyball court and open space, where there is room for an arena, barn and paddocks. If you do happen to choose to use this area for your horses, you might also enjoy the idea that you will be able to step out onto your master bedroom balcony to check on them. Of course, this large, open space could be used for other hobbies or enjoyed just as it is.
To learn more about this exceptional Saddle Mountain home for sale, or to schedule a private showing, contact Nora Davis or Jan Lewis today.
If you are able to tear yourself away from this tranquil oasis, you can challenge your friends to a game of volleyball on the sand court or, if you take advantage of the large area near the court that would be a perfect spot for horse facilities, you could take them on a trail ride on one of the nearby trails that meander through Saddle Mountain.
Steps leading from the parking area take you to the sand volleyball court and open space, where there is room for an arena, barn and paddocks. If you do happen to choose to use this area for your horses, you might also enjoy the idea that you will be able to step out onto your master bedroom balcony to check on them. Of course, this large, open space could be used for other hobbies or enjoyed just as it is.
To learn more about this exceptional Saddle Mountain home for sale, or to schedule a private showing, contact Nora Davis or Jan Lewis today.
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