Custom French Countryside Home Near Downtown (SOLD)
267 Fairview Road Ojai CA 93023 $1,695,000
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If your perfect morning would be waking in the French countryside and stepping out onto a beautifully crafted river rock patio to greet the morning, this custom home just minutes from the downtown Ojai Village may be your dream dwelling.
High, vaulted wood beam ceilings with wide planks and barn-style trestles, a perfectly appointed country kitchen and gleaming, custom-finished wood floors are just part of what makes this unique home look like it might have been taken from the pages of a European fairytale to be set against a backdrop of lush, well-manicured landscaping here in Ojai.
When touring the interior and exterior living spaces of this home, it is apparent that the current owners drew heavily from their experience as a builder and a designer to transform this 1964 home into the exquisitely unique property it is today.
While this is a large home designed with indoor and outdoor entertaining in mind, and having several rooms that can serve a variety of functions, the well-planned layout balances the space most homeowners want in a modern home with the cozy feel of a country cottage perfect for comfortable everyday living.
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A gated entry brings you onto the property where a river rock driveway delivers you to the two-car garage with a workshop or guest quarters -- with a fireplace and bathroom -- overhead, or to the main house just beyond. Everywhere you look, there are mature trees, river rock walls and walkways, perfectly manicured grounds and the sense of serenity that comes with having a personal retreat designed to offer privacy and tranquility.
A river rock walkway leads you to the lower front patio area where you will find a separate entrance for the lower artist’s studio, the river-rock bordered pool with a waterfall, and a beautiful rock staircase leading to the arched front door and upper front patio with a travertine stone floor. Stepping inside, you are greeted with custom-finished wood floors, the fantastic, barn-style vaulted ceiling and a spacious great room with a fireplace and custom, built-in cabinetry.
In the great room, the gleaming pine floors have a muted green custom finish that perfectly accents the color of the high ceiling, windowsills and other trim. A tiled fireplace surrounded by built-in custom cabinetry, candelabra-style chandeliers, and a library alcove with built-in bookshelves and a ladder to the attic storage area bring a cozy feel to this spacious room. Two sets of French doors lead to the outdoor living and entertaining area where the fairytale-like atmosphere of this unique Ojai real estate continues.
A river rock walkway leads you to the lower front patio area where you will find a separate entrance for the lower artist’s studio, the river-rock bordered pool with a waterfall, and a beautiful rock staircase leading to the arched front door and upper front patio with a travertine stone floor. Stepping inside, you are greeted with custom-finished wood floors, the fantastic, barn-style vaulted ceiling and a spacious great room with a fireplace and custom, built-in cabinetry.
In the great room, the gleaming pine floors have a muted green custom finish that perfectly accents the color of the high ceiling, windowsills and other trim. A tiled fireplace surrounded by built-in custom cabinetry, candelabra-style chandeliers, and a library alcove with built-in bookshelves and a ladder to the attic storage area bring a cozy feel to this spacious room. Two sets of French doors lead to the outdoor living and entertaining area where the fairytale-like atmosphere of this unique Ojai real estate continues.
Master Suite
Through French doors to the left of the great room, you enter the first room of the master suite, which could be used as either a sitting room or a library. A travertine tile floor, wood accents and a second set of French doors leading from this room to the upper front patio area makes this space a multi-use room that could be incorporated as part of the common living area, or kept as a private space leading to the master bedroom.
Beyond this sitting room, you will find the master bedroom, master bathroom, and a two-room, walk-in closet with a dressing area, ample storage, counter space and entrances from both the bedroom and bathroom. In the master bedroom, sliding doors lead to the lower back patio where you can enjoy your morning coffee or an evening cocktail before retiring to your room to enjoy a relaxing bath, end your day in the steam shower or cozy up in front of the romantic, tiled fireplace.
The elegantly appointed master bathroom is an inviting oasis where attention to detail is evident in each element. The travertine tile floors found throughout the master suite are also found here in the main bath area, as well as the large, separate lavatory. Travertine tiles also adorn the walls in the main bath area and lav, creating a spa-like atmosphere that is further enhanced by the soaking tub with jets and the spacious, travertine-tiled steam shower with a wraparound bench.
Two travertine vessel sinks complete the spa environment of this room, while a bay window over the jet bathtub with views of the grounds and mountains entices you to make long, luxurious bubble baths part of your daily schedule.
Beyond this sitting room, you will find the master bedroom, master bathroom, and a two-room, walk-in closet with a dressing area, ample storage, counter space and entrances from both the bedroom and bathroom. In the master bedroom, sliding doors lead to the lower back patio where you can enjoy your morning coffee or an evening cocktail before retiring to your room to enjoy a relaxing bath, end your day in the steam shower or cozy up in front of the romantic, tiled fireplace.
The elegantly appointed master bathroom is an inviting oasis where attention to detail is evident in each element. The travertine tile floors found throughout the master suite are also found here in the main bath area, as well as the large, separate lavatory. Travertine tiles also adorn the walls in the main bath area and lav, creating a spa-like atmosphere that is further enhanced by the soaking tub with jets and the spacious, travertine-tiled steam shower with a wraparound bench.
Two travertine vessel sinks complete the spa environment of this room, while a bay window over the jet bathtub with views of the grounds and mountains entices you to make long, luxurious bubble baths part of your daily schedule.
Country Kitchen and Formal Dining Room
To the right of the great room, you will find the kitchen and formal dining room, as well as the guest bedrooms, office, laundry room and artist’s or writer’s studio.
The French-inspired country kitchen features a large central island with a travertine top, as well as a custom, pull-out travertine cutting board, travertine counter tops and backsplash, and a high ceiling with a skylight. A six-burner Viking range and oven is one example of how this well-appointed kitchen has all of the modern elements necessary for easy meal preparation, while the custom-painted wood floor and traditional touches maintain the old-world feel of a kitchen set in the European countryside.
French doors lead to the lower back patio with a river rock barbecue area, making it simple and convenient to go between the inside and outside cooking areas when entertaining or preparing family meals. Ample pantry space and cabinets ensure that you will have plenty of room for storage of everyday and special occasion servingware.
Just off the kitchen is the formal dining room, which has a candelabra-style chandelier, a travertine tile fireplace, a linen closet and French doors leading to a small balcony.
The French-inspired country kitchen features a large central island with a travertine top, as well as a custom, pull-out travertine cutting board, travertine counter tops and backsplash, and a high ceiling with a skylight. A six-burner Viking range and oven is one example of how this well-appointed kitchen has all of the modern elements necessary for easy meal preparation, while the custom-painted wood floor and traditional touches maintain the old-world feel of a kitchen set in the European countryside.
French doors lead to the lower back patio with a river rock barbecue area, making it simple and convenient to go between the inside and outside cooking areas when entertaining or preparing family meals. Ample pantry space and cabinets ensure that you will have plenty of room for storage of everyday and special occasion servingware.
Just off the kitchen is the formal dining room, which has a candelabra-style chandelier, a travertine tile fireplace, a linen closet and French doors leading to a small balcony.
Guest Bedrooms, Office, Artist's Studio and More
Each of the two bedrooms has sliding doors opening to a rock patio and are connected by a Jack and Jill bathroom with travertine tile floors, a travertine counter top with double sinks, and a large, travertine tile shower. One of the guest rooms has access to the kitchen via a hallway, while the other has access to the attic storage area.
The powder room is also on the upper level of this wing and is easily accessed from the formal dining room. In this guest bath, you will find a travertine vessel sink, as well as a travertine floor and counter top, and travertine tiles adorning the walls.
In the laundry room, there is abundant storage, a bar for hanging clothes and a door to a side patio with a rock stairway leading to the upper parking area.
The spacious office, which could also be used as a nursery or studio, has a built-in desk area with bookshelves and drawers, a custom-painted wood floor, French doors opening to a landing, and mountain views to be enjoyed while working from home or performing sun salutations to greet the day.
Below the office, you will find a fantastic studio space that is ready to suit a variety of needs. This spacious room has a separate entrance from the front patio area, as well as French doors leading to a small, private patio with a gate leading to the parking area. With a tile floor, a bathroom with a shower, a fireplace, and a kitchenette with a dishwasher, sink and ample counter space, this room could easily be used as an artist’s studio, workspace, playroom, yoga studio or separate living quarters for an aging parent or adult family member.
The powder room is also on the upper level of this wing and is easily accessed from the formal dining room. In this guest bath, you will find a travertine vessel sink, as well as a travertine floor and counter top, and travertine tiles adorning the walls.
In the laundry room, there is abundant storage, a bar for hanging clothes and a door to a side patio with a rock stairway leading to the upper parking area.
The spacious office, which could also be used as a nursery or studio, has a built-in desk area with bookshelves and drawers, a custom-painted wood floor, French doors opening to a landing, and mountain views to be enjoyed while working from home or performing sun salutations to greet the day.
Below the office, you will find a fantastic studio space that is ready to suit a variety of needs. This spacious room has a separate entrance from the front patio area, as well as French doors leading to a small, private patio with a gate leading to the parking area. With a tile floor, a bathroom with a shower, a fireplace, and a kitchenette with a dishwasher, sink and ample counter space, this room could easily be used as an artist’s studio, workspace, playroom, yoga studio or separate living quarters for an aging parent or adult family member.
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Master Bathroom Steam Shower
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Guest Bathroom
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Outdoor Living and Entertaining Spaces
Part of the allure of Ojai real estate is the ability to enjoy outdoor living throughout the year. Due to our mild winters and an inviting country-living appeal, Ojai homes for sale often feature outdoor spaces designed for entertaining. However, the outdoor entertaining and living spaces of this fairytale home are uniquely designed to offer a distinct, garden-like setting set apart from the typical backyard patios found throughout the valley.
One of the most noticeable features of this property is that you can entertain in both the front and back of the home because of the unique, well-planned layout and private setting. In the front of the home, there is both a lower patio and upper patio for entertaining, each of which has ample space for seating and can be accessed from different rooms in the house. The lower front patio, which is graced with artistically crafted rock work, is where the swimming pool is located; however, with the unique color, river rock border and the rock waterfall and pond, the swimming pool takes on the look of a distinctive water feature.
Below the front patio areas, a rock staircase delivers you to the perfectly manicured lower grounds where a rock walkway, verdant landscaping and mature trees create the feel of a courtyard garden in a European home.
At the back of the home, there is a beautifully designed river rock patio as well as an upper wooden deck that sits above a travertine wall separating the two spaces. The upper deck is an ideal location for enjoying mountain views with guests, while the lower patio is filled with virtually everything you could want in an outdoor living space.
The back patio, which also wraps around to provide a side patio accessed by one of the guest rooms, features a river rock floor, rock barbecue area, outdoor fireplace, rock fire pit, and a river rock water feature that includes a waterfall and a pond bordered by a rock sitting wall.
Near the lower and upper entertaining areas at the back of the home, there is also a quaint garden shed with a wood deck that could be used as a small workshop or a yoga or meditation studio.
One of the most noticeable features of this property is that you can entertain in both the front and back of the home because of the unique, well-planned layout and private setting. In the front of the home, there is both a lower patio and upper patio for entertaining, each of which has ample space for seating and can be accessed from different rooms in the house. The lower front patio, which is graced with artistically crafted rock work, is where the swimming pool is located; however, with the unique color, river rock border and the rock waterfall and pond, the swimming pool takes on the look of a distinctive water feature.
Below the front patio areas, a rock staircase delivers you to the perfectly manicured lower grounds where a rock walkway, verdant landscaping and mature trees create the feel of a courtyard garden in a European home.
At the back of the home, there is a beautifully designed river rock patio as well as an upper wooden deck that sits above a travertine wall separating the two spaces. The upper deck is an ideal location for enjoying mountain views with guests, while the lower patio is filled with virtually everything you could want in an outdoor living space.
The back patio, which also wraps around to provide a side patio accessed by one of the guest rooms, features a river rock floor, rock barbecue area, outdoor fireplace, rock fire pit, and a river rock water feature that includes a waterfall and a pond bordered by a rock sitting wall.
Near the lower and upper entertaining areas at the back of the home, there is also a quaint garden shed with a wood deck that could be used as a small workshop or a yoga or meditation studio.
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