Modern Design on 40 Stunning Acres

This property is a remarkable 40 acres of glorious chaparral, oak meadowland and sage brush. It is comprised of two legal lots, one of which provides the setting for an elegant 2500 square foot residence. The existing house is beautifully situated in a rising meadow on the easterly portion of the land, sheltered by a sweeping ridge line that offers unassailable privacy.

This architect-designed home provides unmatched fire protection and is a net-zero energy structure, utilizing both active and passive solar energy strategies. Crafted as a modern, minimalist barn, it features vaulted ceilings, peerless detailing and a transparency that fully embraces the stunning mountain and valley views.

The western portion of the land offers a second building site entirely hidden from the existing house by a rock-studded ridge. This meadowland provides a quarter mile of frontage along Bear Creek. The creek runs year-round, creating small waterfalls and pools as it tumbles down this secluded canyon. At the top of the meadow is a magical grove of mature oaks and ancient rocks.

The open meadow possesses a vast reserve of topsoil -- in places at least eight feet deep -- and thus presents extraordinary opportunities for agriculture. Citrus, avocados, stone fruits and grapes are all cultivated in the area. Alternatively, the meadow offers generous opportunities for equestrian facilities.

This is a site of compelling wildland grandeur nestled beneath the Topa Topas. With the existing house, septic and re-compaction in place for an adjacent guesthouse, and the additional site on the west meadow, it offers a unique opportunity for a totally private estate in the Upper Ojai foothills.