Property Details
About this Property
Tucked down a long and private wooded drive in Ojai's prestigious East End, bordered by hand-stacked stone walls, you will find this enchanting 1910 cottage on over 2.4 acres, with a generous pool and charming guest house. Built by the Gorham family, who owned the surrounding acreage and which they dubbed Whale Rock Ranch, this little piece of Ojai history is a treasure that has only been on the market once or twice before. The home has high ceilings, wood floors, built-in bookcases and enjoys lots of natural light. The sweet farmhouse kitchen is clean and functional and graced by a vintage wallpaper scene of 19th century Paris. The cozy bedrooms, with many windows and lots of closet space, are so relaxing, and the mud room with built-in laundry is neat and practical. The oversized garage provides plenty of storage and could be a yoga or art studio. Plumbing, electrical and septic have been upgraded. The current owner's husband, a landscape architect, planted a mix of California natives and drought tolerant plants from South Africa and Australia. He also added a walled and fenced vegetable garden (also good for chickens) and planted a small orchard with citrus and stone fruit. A mature olive grove and a massive boulder at the back of the property are the stuff of inspiration and
MLS Listing Information
MLS #
CRV1-31476
MLS Source
California Regional MLS
Days on Site
22
Interior Features
Bedrooms
Ground Floor Bedroom
Appliances
Oven Range - Gas
Fireplace
Living Room
Laundry
In Laundry Room
Cooling
Central Forced Air
Heating
Central Forced Air
Exterior Features
Pool
In Ground
Parking, School, and Other Information
Garage/Parking
Garage, Other, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Sewer
Septic Tank
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2139 Mcnell Rd is a Single Family Residence in Ojai, CA 93023. This 1,305 square foot property sits on a 2.41 Acres Lot and features 3 bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms. It is currently priced at $2,750,000 and was built in 1910. This address can also be written as 2139 Mcnell Rd, Ojai, CA 93023.
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This listing information is up-to-date as of August 01, 2025. For the most current information, please contact Rosalie Zabilla, (805) 455-3183
