Running Ridge Retreat
Remodeled Hilltop Retreat with Pool & Amazing Views (Sold)
276 Running Ridge Trail, Ojai CA 93023 $3,499,000
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Five bedrooms, five bathrooms
Approximately 3,349 square feet Full remodel completed in 2022 Two primary suites Guest quarters with separate entrance Media room Two fireplaces Brazilian wood floors in living areas Sisal or wool carpet in bedrooms Marble counters Island with breakfast bar and downdraft cooktop Two Bosch dishwashers Remote-controlled window coverings Vaulted ceilings Ceiling fans Skylights and glass walls for natural light and views Dual-sink vanities Over-sized soaking tub Large closets Hard-wired ethernet |
Approximately two acres
40-foot, heated swimming pool and hot tub Deck with pool cabana Pergola-covered main outdoor living area Multiple patios and seating areas Two fountains Flagstone walkways Sheds and fenced storage in side yard Two-car garage Gravel guest parking area Two owned solar systems Whole-house water softener Tankless water heater with recirculating pump Electric vehicle charger Mature, drought-resistant landscaping Heritage oak trees Space for guest house or horse facilities Beautiful mountain views Short drive to downtown Ojai Approximately seven miles to Lake Casitas |
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Running Ridge Retreat is less than two miles from the center of town but feels like a private, hilltop haven surrounded by well-designed landscaping and stunning mountain views. The architecture of the home beautifully blends Mid-Century Modern and Spanish Colonial styles, and a full remodel completed in 2022 updated every room and added upscale features throughout.
This included eye-catching upgrades, such as Brazilian wood floors, marble counters, and glass walls for natural light and amazing views, but also upgrades to the infrastructure that you might not see but will surely appreciate. This includes remote-controlled window coverings, hardwired ethernet throughout, owned solar, a tankless water heater with recirculating pump, and an EV charging station.
The current owners have dedicated extensive resources to creating an incredibly beautiful, functional home designed for comfortable everyday living, upscale entertaining, and, if necessary, efficiently running a business from home, whether that includes conference calls, live streaming, or having multiple staff working from the house. As they move towards their next adventure, this turnkey oasis is now available for you to move in and begin enjoying the coveted Ojai lifestyle.
Let’s take a look at what you could be enjoying if you choose this exceptional house for your next dream home.
This included eye-catching upgrades, such as Brazilian wood floors, marble counters, and glass walls for natural light and amazing views, but also upgrades to the infrastructure that you might not see but will surely appreciate. This includes remote-controlled window coverings, hardwired ethernet throughout, owned solar, a tankless water heater with recirculating pump, and an EV charging station.
The current owners have dedicated extensive resources to creating an incredibly beautiful, functional home designed for comfortable everyday living, upscale entertaining, and, if necessary, efficiently running a business from home, whether that includes conference calls, live streaming, or having multiple staff working from the house. As they move towards their next adventure, this turnkey oasis is now available for you to move in and begin enjoying the coveted Ojai lifestyle.
Let’s take a look at what you could be enjoying if you choose this exceptional house for your next dream home.
A gently curving country road delivers you to this hilltop retreat where a large driveway, two-car garage, and separate, gravel guest parking area provide ample parking for you, your RV or other toys, and your guests. Here, you are greeted by well-designed, drought-tolerant landscaping, a restorative atmosphere, and beautiful mountain views.
Before we even get to the house, there are the first two of multiple outdoor living areas to explore. Follow the short flagstone path to the oak-shaded, composite deck where you can look for wildlife on the mountains or contemplate a section of the property you can keep in its natural state or transform into a guest house or horse facilities. This spot might become your favorite place to enjoy your morning coffee or even host an intimate dinner party at twilight.
There is also a flagstone path leading from the guest parking area to a patio with a sitting wall, seating area, and fire pit nestled under the oaks. This is the spot where you and your guests might wander over with a bottle wine to gather around the fire after that twilight dinner party on the deck.
Moving towards the house, take the walkway from the driveway or guest parking area to the main entry with a partially covered, tile front porch and an over-sized, glass door imported from Switzerland. As you step into the gallery-style foyer, pause for a moment to take in the beautiful mountain views through the front door, as well as the stunning views ahead of you through the glass wall at the back of the house.
Once the mountain and sky views have done their part to soothe your soul and offer a bit of separation from the outside world, you can start to settle in to being at home in this warm, welcoming, well-designed space.
The foyer features vaulted, exposed-beam ceilings with skylights, two closets, built-in cabinets, and the Brazilian wood floors you will find throughout the common areas. From here, you can access one of the primary suite options, two of the guest bedrooms, and a guest bathroom.
The first guest bedroom off the gallery is accessed through double doors and features a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, sisal carpet, plantation shutters, built-in workspaces and drawers, French doors to a private patio with a fountain, and an en suite bathroom with a tile floor, shower, and dual-sink vanity. There are two closets offering ample storage. The French doors to the patio provide a separate entrance for this space, which can be accessed from the driveway, making this a good home office option if you see clients at home.
The second guest bedroom shares access to the en suite bathroom or can be accessed from the foyer. Currently used as a gym, this guest room features a vaulted ceiling, sisal carpet, and a large closet.
Before we even get to the house, there are the first two of multiple outdoor living areas to explore. Follow the short flagstone path to the oak-shaded, composite deck where you can look for wildlife on the mountains or contemplate a section of the property you can keep in its natural state or transform into a guest house or horse facilities. This spot might become your favorite place to enjoy your morning coffee or even host an intimate dinner party at twilight.
There is also a flagstone path leading from the guest parking area to a patio with a sitting wall, seating area, and fire pit nestled under the oaks. This is the spot where you and your guests might wander over with a bottle wine to gather around the fire after that twilight dinner party on the deck.
Moving towards the house, take the walkway from the driveway or guest parking area to the main entry with a partially covered, tile front porch and an over-sized, glass door imported from Switzerland. As you step into the gallery-style foyer, pause for a moment to take in the beautiful mountain views through the front door, as well as the stunning views ahead of you through the glass wall at the back of the house.
Once the mountain and sky views have done their part to soothe your soul and offer a bit of separation from the outside world, you can start to settle in to being at home in this warm, welcoming, well-designed space.
The foyer features vaulted, exposed-beam ceilings with skylights, two closets, built-in cabinets, and the Brazilian wood floors you will find throughout the common areas. From here, you can access one of the primary suite options, two of the guest bedrooms, and a guest bathroom.
The first guest bedroom off the gallery is accessed through double doors and features a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, sisal carpet, plantation shutters, built-in workspaces and drawers, French doors to a private patio with a fountain, and an en suite bathroom with a tile floor, shower, and dual-sink vanity. There are two closets offering ample storage. The French doors to the patio provide a separate entrance for this space, which can be accessed from the driveway, making this a good home office option if you see clients at home.
The second guest bedroom shares access to the en suite bathroom or can be accessed from the foyer. Currently used as a gym, this guest room features a vaulted ceiling, sisal carpet, and a large closet.
Also accessed from the foyer is one of two primary suites. Currently set up as a spacious office, this primary or guest bedroom offers two large closets, built-in desk and shelves, mountain views, a sliding door to a flagstone patio, sisal carpeting, and a vaulted, exposed-beam ceiling. The en suite bathroom has a linen closet, tile shower, separate bathtub with a tile surround, tile floor, and dual-sink vanity.
For the convenience of your guests, there is also a guest bathroom off the foyer with a tile floor, shower, and vanity.
Stepping down into the living room, you enter a space that is bathed in natural light and feels open to the beautifully landscaped backyard and the valley and mountain views beyond, which are brought into the space through the glass wall. The open concept floor plan seamlessly connects the living room, dining room, and kitchen, all of which are graced with the warmth of wood floors and the openness of high, vaulted ceilings.
Here, there is a gas fireplace for cozy winter days and ambiance throughout the year, two ceiling fans, and a sliding door leading to the main outdoor living area. The backyard is bordered by privacy landscaping, but if you would like even more privacy, the glass wall is fitted with remote-controlled window coverings.
The fully remodeled kitchen boasts marble counters, a pantry, two Bosch dishwashers, a Bosch warming oven, Bosch refrigerator, and an island with a breakfast bar and Bosch downdraft cooktop. There is a built-in desk for managing the household or updating your food blog, a door to the backyard for easily preparing meals indoors and on the grill, and a door to the adjacent media room if you need to slip out during a movie to grab snacks.
The media room, which could also be used as a library, den, or additional office, is accessed from the kitchen or dining room and has a fireplace, built-in shelves, plantation shutters, the Brazilian wood floor found throughout the common areas, and a vaulted, exposed-beam ceiling.
For the convenience of your guests, there is also a guest bathroom off the foyer with a tile floor, shower, and vanity.
Stepping down into the living room, you enter a space that is bathed in natural light and feels open to the beautifully landscaped backyard and the valley and mountain views beyond, which are brought into the space through the glass wall. The open concept floor plan seamlessly connects the living room, dining room, and kitchen, all of which are graced with the warmth of wood floors and the openness of high, vaulted ceilings.
Here, there is a gas fireplace for cozy winter days and ambiance throughout the year, two ceiling fans, and a sliding door leading to the main outdoor living area. The backyard is bordered by privacy landscaping, but if you would like even more privacy, the glass wall is fitted with remote-controlled window coverings.
The fully remodeled kitchen boasts marble counters, a pantry, two Bosch dishwashers, a Bosch warming oven, Bosch refrigerator, and an island with a breakfast bar and Bosch downdraft cooktop. There is a built-in desk for managing the household or updating your food blog, a door to the backyard for easily preparing meals indoors and on the grill, and a door to the adjacent media room if you need to slip out during a movie to grab snacks.
The media room, which could also be used as a library, den, or additional office, is accessed from the kitchen or dining room and has a fireplace, built-in shelves, plantation shutters, the Brazilian wood floor found throughout the common areas, and a vaulted, exposed-beam ceiling.
Just off the kitchen, there is also a hallway leading to the two-car garage and guest quarters. The over-sized garage is where you will access much of the updated infrastructure serving the home, such as the whole-house water softener, tankless water heater, EV charger, controls for the solar panel system serving the house and the separate system serving the pool, and even some loft storage to round out its functionality.
The two-room guest quarters opposite the garage are connected to the main living areas by a door that can be locked on the main house side, so this could be treated as part of the main house or as a separate unit if that better suits your needs. There is also a door leading from the guest quarters to a patio that can be accessed through the side yard without coming through the house, so this space could be used as short- or long-term guest quarters, a space for seeing clients at home, a separate work or studio space to help maintain better work-life balance, or even a rental.
The first room of this versatile space offers built-in workspace and cabinets, a sliding door to a private patio, and an en suite bathroom with a closet and tile floor, shower, and vanity. The adjacent room has a separate mini split for climate control, a door to the patio, and a kitchenette, making this a good option for a studio, office, or living area for the guest quarters.
On the other side of the home’s main living areas, the primary bedroom offers a restful retreat with cozy, wool carpet, a walk-in closet, two reach-in closets, remote-controlled window coverings, remarkable mountain views, a sliding door to the main patio, and a vaulted, exposed-beam ceiling. Clerestory windows over the glass door allow in even more natural light. The en suite bathroom features an over-sized soaking tub with tile surround, tile shower and floor, separate water closet, and a large, dual-sink vanity.
The two-room guest quarters opposite the garage are connected to the main living areas by a door that can be locked on the main house side, so this could be treated as part of the main house or as a separate unit if that better suits your needs. There is also a door leading from the guest quarters to a patio that can be accessed through the side yard without coming through the house, so this space could be used as short- or long-term guest quarters, a space for seeing clients at home, a separate work or studio space to help maintain better work-life balance, or even a rental.
The first room of this versatile space offers built-in workspace and cabinets, a sliding door to a private patio, and an en suite bathroom with a closet and tile floor, shower, and vanity. The adjacent room has a separate mini split for climate control, a door to the patio, and a kitchenette, making this a good option for a studio, office, or living area for the guest quarters.
On the other side of the home’s main living areas, the primary bedroom offers a restful retreat with cozy, wool carpet, a walk-in closet, two reach-in closets, remote-controlled window coverings, remarkable mountain views, a sliding door to the main patio, and a vaulted, exposed-beam ceiling. Clerestory windows over the glass door allow in even more natural light. The en suite bathroom features an over-sized soaking tub with tile surround, tile shower and floor, separate water closet, and a large, dual-sink vanity.
The main outdoor living area is a spacious patio at the back of the house that is partially shaded by a pergola and provides ample space for an outdoor living room, dining room, and more. From here, you can venture over to the fountain near the primary suite, meander down the pathway to the hot tub tucked into a private alcove behind mature plantings, or enjoy one of the additional seating areas thoughtfully placed in private corners or under trees, as well as the deck and three additional patios mentioned above.
The focal point of the grounds behind the house is the 40-foot, heated swimming pool positioned for guests to enjoy as part of the outdoor entertaining space. A large pool deck allows for sunbathing or poolside parties, while the private deck with a cabana tucked into a back corner near the pool provides a perfect spot for a small dinner party, morning yoga or meditation, or spending the afternoon poolside in a shaded alcove.
There is so much to appreciate about the attention to detail that went into remodeling and updating this home that you really must see it to experience all that this home has to offer. To schedule a private showing, contact Nora Davis today.
The focal point of the grounds behind the house is the 40-foot, heated swimming pool positioned for guests to enjoy as part of the outdoor entertaining space. A large pool deck allows for sunbathing or poolside parties, while the private deck with a cabana tucked into a back corner near the pool provides a perfect spot for a small dinner party, morning yoga or meditation, or spending the afternoon poolside in a shaded alcove.
There is so much to appreciate about the attention to detail that went into remodeling and updating this home that you really must see it to experience all that this home has to offer. To schedule a private showing, contact Nora Davis today.
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