$3,750,000
Sold Price205 S Lomita Avenue, Ojai, CA 93023
About this home
Theosophists, Dreamers, and George Bernard Shaw: The Colorful History of the Acacia Mansion!Krishnamurti, Annie Besant, Aldous Huxley, even Marc Chagall graced the halls of The Acacia Mansion, located just down the street from Krishnamurti's 200-acre Oak Grove. The home was originally named Acacia Lodge after the acacia tree a symbol of purity, renewal, and immortality. This palatial, two-story home is a wonderful blend of both formal and exotic architecture. Because it has retained its integrity of design for over nearly 90 years, it is now a Ventura County Landmark and eligible for the National Register of Historic Places and the Mills Act.The Acacia Mansion dates back to 1929. And since then, it has been lovingly restored by the present owners. The impeccable restoration included perfecting and painting the exterior plaster, installing wide-mouth copper gutters, refinishing the extensive wrought iron details, replacing awnings. building new patio with romantic outdoor fireplace using reclaimed 100-year-old Ohio Purington bricks. The refreshed kitchen features a glass front Pro Sub Zero fridge. A new HVAC system was recently installed and flourishing native landscaping has been designed and planted to create a lush, private environment. With 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, and an elegant 1BR/1BA guest apartment above the garage, you can invite all your friends to stay. so come and see one of Ojai's most famous landmarks. And make some history of your own.
infoProperty Facts
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
3,868
Lot Size
36,330 sqft
Year Built
1929
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Days on Market
47
HOA Fee
N/A
Garage Total
2
MLS #
V1-24604
chairInterior Details
General Interior
Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Two Story Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets, Workshop
Flooring
Stone
Fireplace
Gas, Guest Accommodations, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
Kitchen & Appliances
Appliances
Six Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, Water To Refrigerator
Laundry
In Garage
Climate Control
Heating
Central, Natural Gas
deckExterior & Lot
Building & Construction
Patio & Porch
Brick, Front Porch, Patio, Balcony
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
Construction
Adobe, Plaster
Roof
Spanish Tile
Direction Faced
Northeast
Nearby Schools
| Rating | School Name |
|---|---|
| 9 | GreatSchools High (Demo) public |
| 7 | Valley View Elementary (Demo) public |
| 6 | Lincoln Middle School (Demo) public |
| NR | St. Mary Example Academy (Demo) private |
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