Description

Find your Zen living in this one-of-a-kind, creatively upgraded Oak View home on more than 1/4 of an Acre lot. Original 1920’s bungalow has been upgraded with additions by multiple owners over the years, making it a versatile 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home that could easily be turned into 2 separate units. Upgrades include a new roof as of 2019, copper plumbing, new electrical & new gas line as of 2024. Just outside the front door is a large and secluded deck area. Enter into a great room with inter-changeable living & dining areas leading to a recently remodeled vintage style kitchen, featuring an antique gas range, quartz counter tops, copper hood, glass tile backsplash, custom cabinets with slow close drawers & doors, interior roll out shelves, corner kidney pull out shelves, pull-out/raise up shelf for stand mixer storage, wine fridge, Smeg fridge and dishwasher & antique built in cabinet. Both bathrooms recently remodeled with porcelain & glass tiles. Interior deck area/atrium off the primary suite features an outdoor shower and antique cast iron clawfoot tub. The front yard landscaping is watered in part by a grey water irrigation system. Laundry closet with sink and stacked washer dryer is in the home office/den/studio with French doors opening to the covered parking area. Large lighted attic for storage is accessible with a drop-down ladder. Spacious 3rd bedroom has a huge walk-in closet and sliding glass doors open to a patio with an auto retractable awning with LED lighting. The back yard features a nature inspired waterfall, stream and pond, grassy play area under a shady olive tree, 2 storage sheds, one that doubles as a chicken coop framed by a beautiful Wisteria vine. Extensive gardens include many California native plants, including a Live Oak, Matilija Poppy, Salvia (purple sage), Ceonothus (California Lilac), Holly leaf Cherry, plus fruit trees including almond, avocado, 2 peach, 3 pomegranate, orange, lemon, grapefruit, nectarine, strawberry guava, 3 grape vines & blackberries. The backyard is perfect for outdoor entertaining with picturesque views of mountains and vineyards. Huge property backs to the Ojai trail. Walk through a vintage gate for a leisurely stroll or ride your bike to Downtown Ojai or Ventura Beach. The long driveway can accommodate multiple vehicles, including covered RV parking and convenient cleanout.