$2,995,000

Tucked away on a peaceful cul-de-sac in the celebrated Rancho Estates, this enchanting, gated property offers a rare blend of privacy, charm, timeless character, and pure emotion. Set on an expansive approx. 18,000 sq. ft. sprawling lot, this storybook hideaway, reminiscent of a “writer’s retreat,” feels worlds away-yet is just… Read More minutes away from Ventura Blvd and its many vibrant dining and shopping options. Featuring 3 spacious bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, plus a captivating multi-purpose guest house, this Traditional-style residence is rich with warmth and architectural detail. A welcoming living room showcases a vaulted wood-beamed ceiling, bay window, wood floors, built-in bookshelves, and a classic brick fireplace. This space flows seamlessly into a generous formal dining room with a coffered ceiling, French windows, and a door that leads to a delightful rear patio. The hub of the home is a sunlit country kitchen, featuring vaulted ceilings, a center island with gas cooktop, generous storage, a built-in desk, and bright breakfast area. Adjoining the kitchen is a large guest suite with its own full bath, while a versatile flex space off the living room makes for a perfect study, library, or music room. The bedroom wing includes a secondary ensuite bedroom overlooking the front yard, and an alluring, primary suite with a walk-in closet, French windows, and a newer remodeled bath with separate shower, soaking tub, and decorative tile flooring. Perched above the main home, the intimate and secluded guest house offers its own tranquil space, complete with vaulted wood-beamed ceilings, brick floors, kitchenette, full bath, and engaging outdoor spaces including a viewing deck and entertaining patio, ideal for guests, a home office, or creative studio. Explore the lushly landscaped grounds embellished with fruit trees, including pomegranate, cherry, olive, and a dozen citrus trees, or meander among the multiple flagstone and brick pathways. Host unforgettable summer barbecues around the gated, pebble bottom pool and spa surrounded by flagstone decking, lounge areas, and a separate waterfall. Additional amenities are a 2-car garage, ample driveway parking, storage shed, dual-zone HVAC, and an alarm system. Separate entrances make it easy to work from home. A unique and special sanctuary, this one-of-a-kind property is the perfect blend of countryside tranquility and city convenience, custom made for those seeking the ultimate in location, environment, and beauty. Read Less

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Apr 11, 2026

Property Type

SingleFamilyResidence

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

2,677

Lot Size

0.41 Acres

Year Built

1922

MLS Number

SR26076889

Additional Details

Property Access

Frontage Type: CityStreet, Road Surface: Paved

Appliances & Equipment

BuiltInRange, ConvectionOven, Dishwasher, ElectricOven, GasCooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, SelfCleaningOven, WaterHeater, Dryer, Washer

Basement

Unfinished

Building

Built in 1922, Living area: 2677.0, Living area units: SquareFeet, Building faces South, 1 storey, Levels: One, Entry level: 1, Entry location: 1, Construction Materials: Brick, WoodSiding

Community

1 units in community, StreetLights

Cooling

CentralAir, Dual, Electric, Zoned

Doors

FrenchDoors

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Deck, FrontPorch, Open, Patio, Porch, Lighting, RainGutters, BrickDriveway

Fence

ChainLink, StuccoWall, Wood, WroughtIron

Fireplaces

SeeRemarks

Floors

Brick, Wood

Foundation

Combination

Garage

2 spaces

Heating

Central, ForcedAir, NaturalGas, Zoned

Home Owner's Association

Association Fee: $0

Interior Features

BeamedCeilings, BuiltInFeatures, BrickWalls, BreakfastArea, BlockWalls, CeramicCounters, CrownMolding, CofferedCeilings, SeparateFormalDiningRoom, EatInKitchen, HighCeilings, Pantry, RecessedLighting, Storage, TileCounters, TrackLighting, WiredForData, PrimarySuite, WalkInClosets

Laundry

WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup, LaundryRoom

Lot

0.414 acres, CulDeSac, DripIrrigationBubblers, FrontYard, Garden, SprinklersInRear, SprinklersInFront, Lawn, Landscaped, SprinklersTimer, SprinklersOnSide, SprinklerSystem, Trees

Parking

2 total parking spaces, DoorMulti, Driveway, ElectricGate, GarageFacesFront, Garage, Guest, Gated, OnSite, Public, Private, Storage

Pool

Fenced, GasHeat, Heated, InGround, Pebble, Private

Property

Other structures: GuestHouseDetached, Sheds, Storage, TreesWoods

Roof

Composition

Security Features

SecuritySystem, SecurityLights

Sewer

PublicSewer

Taxes

Additional parcels description:, Parcel Number: 2290021011, Tax Block: 5, Lot: 3, Zoning: LARA

Utilities

CableAvailable, CableConnected, ElectricityAvailable, NaturalGasAvailable, SewerAvailable, SewerConnected, WaterAvailable, WaterConnected, Water Source: Public, ElectricityOnProperty, Standard

Windows

BayWindows, Screens, Skylights, WoodFrames

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