205 S Lomita Avenue, OJAI, CA 93023 (MLS# 24-2315)

205 S Lomita Avenue, OJAI, CA 93023

$3,500,000

Welcome to the Acacia Mansion, a Ventura County Historical landmark eligible for the Mills Act and the National Register of Historic Places.

The home was designed by John Roine as a meeting place for Theosophists like Annie Besant and spiritual philosophers like Krishnamurti.

The Spanish Revival house and guest house/garage feature Moorish influence.

The spectacular foyer is designed to take your breath away.

The Grand Salon is graced by a Batchelder tile fireplace, hand-carved crown moldings, and vintage crystal chandeliers and sconces.

Relaxing porch off the foyer and dining room.

Lovely formal dining room with hand-carved crown moldings and hand-painted ceiling designs.

Butler's prep area is great for large dinner parties.

You can never have too much storage, right?

Comfy family room with built-ins and French Doors opening to outdoor entertainment area.

Bath off the family room also connects to the Library/office

Tons of terrazzo tile and pink marble were imported from Italy for the mansion.

This is party central, with bar, pool, a sauna and bathroom

Belly up to the bar and have fund with your friends!

Or sit in the private bar room, play poker, and tell tall tales.

Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 3,868 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 36,155 Status: Closed

Current Price: $3,500,000 List Date: 7/13/2024 Last Modified: 10/21/2024

Overview

Description

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.

Listing Details MLS# 24-2315

Location Info

District: 02 - OJAI
Street #: 205
Dir: S
Street Name: Lomita
Street Suffix: Avenue
State: CA
Country: US
Postal Code: 93023
County: Ventura
Parcel Nbr: 017-0-196-060
Cross Street: Mesa

Contract Info

Price: 3750000
Affordable Housing: No
Begin Date: 2024-07-13

Status Information

Financing: Cash
Sold Date: 2024-09-27
Under Contract Date: 2024-08-28

Property Information

TYP: Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms: 6
Total Bathrooms: 5
Total Full Baths: 4
Year Built: 1929
Total SqFt.: 3868
Source: Public Records
Main House SqFt: 3868
Other Structures SqFt: 408
Apx # Acres: 0.83
ADU: Yes
ADU Count: Yes
Within City Limits Y/N: No
Total # Units in Development: 2
Recurring Fees: No

Remarks

Directions: From Santa Barbara, take 101S to 33N, then take Maricopa Highway North at the Y intersection. Turn left at El Roblar, left at S. Lomita to address.
Hot Sheet Comment: new

Owner Info

Deposit: 3

More Information

ADU #1

Living Area Source: Public Records
Rent $: 3000
Type: Junior ADU
Attached: No
Year Built: 1929
Beds: Yes
Entry Level: Upper

Property Features

Condition: Excellent Style: Spanish Construction: Two Story Roof: Tile Fencing: Fenced: ALL Patio and Porch Features: Patio Open Other Buildings: Shed; ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit); Other View: Mountain(s) Site Improvements: Public; Paved; Sidewalks; Street Lights Proximity: Near Bus; Near Hospital; Near Park(s); Near Restaurants; Near School(s); Near Shopping Rooms: Basement; Family Room; Lbry/Study; Sun Room Dining: Breakfast Area; Formal Laundry: In Garage Amenities: Guest House; Horses Interior Features: Cathedral Ceilings Appliances Included: Gas Tankless Water Heater; Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Stove; Refrigerator; Washer Fireplace(s): 2+; Gas Supply; LR; Primary Bedroom; Wood Burning Stove Security: Smoke Detector(s) Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air Heating: Forced Air Pets: Yes Pool Features: Pool Zoning: R-1 Terms: Cash Pub Listing Details: None Contingent Remarks: HOME INSPECTN ADU1 Kitchen Features: Stove; Range; Refrigerator; Sink

Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Updated: October - 21 - 2024

The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes from the Internet Data Exchange Program of the Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than the displaying broker(s) are marked with the 'MLS' logo and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) nor displaying broker shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, or misprints. 2015 Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service. All rights reserved.