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205 S Lomita Avenue, OJAI, CA 93023

$3,495,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 4,276 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 36,155 Status: Active
Current Price: $3,495,000 List Date: 6/26/2025 Last Modified: 3/23/2026

Description

The Acacia Mansion is a landmark 1929 Spanish Colonial Revival estate on a gated 0.83-acre corner lot in the heart of Meiners Oaks. Spanning nearly 4,300 SF, this 5BD/4BA residence is rich in history, with original Moorish details, pink-marble and filigree ironwork, Ernest Batchelder fireplaces, and gold-leaf ceilings. A detached 1BD/1BA guest apartment above the garage offers a private retreat. Designated a Ventura County Landmark and Mills Act eligible, the home has hosted cultural icons and offers rare character, privacy, and elegance. Mature fruit trees, updated systems, drought-tolerant landscaping, and brick patios complete this legacy Ojai property. The Acacia Mansion offers unmatched character, elegance, and a deep connection to Ojai's spiritual and artistic heritage.

Supplements: Full Property Description: Welcome to The Acacia Lodge, a landmark 1929 Spanish Colonial Revival estate nestled in the heart of Meiners Oaks, Ojai. Situated on an expansive 0.83-acre corner lot, this extraordinary property offers nearly 4,300 square feet of exquisite living space and a rare opportunity to own a piece of Ojai's cultural and architectural legacy. Designated Ventura County Landmark No. 170 and eligible for the Mills Act, this historic residence with Moorish influences and many original details, was originally built for Theosophists David and Madeline Baird, followers of Krishnamurti. Over the years, it has hosted luminaries such as Aldous Huxley, Annie Besant, Marc Chagall. and George Bernard Shaw. Every element of the home reflects its storied past, from the grand pink-marble staircase and hand-carved mahogany doors to gold-leaf ceilings and two original Ernest Batchelder fireplaces. The main residence welcomes you with a breathtaking two-story formal foyer, featuring a filigree wrought-iron staircase, stained glass windows, gold leaf stenciled ceilings, and intricately carved mahogany doors. Elegant formal living and dining rooms, a cozy reading room, and a series of soaring ceilings and arched entryways showcase timeless craftsmanship. Rich hardwood and tile flooring, built-in cabinetry, and graceful balconies with wrought-iron railings evoke the artistry of a bygone era. The chef's kitchen is a culinary delight, outfitted with a La Cornue range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, granite countertops, custom cabinetry, and a walk-in butler's pantry that preserves original architectural details. Upstairs, you'll find five spacious bedrooms and a versatile extra room offering endless possibilities. A detached garage is topped by a private one-bedroom, one-bath guest apartment with its own entranceperfect as a secluded retreat or guest quarters. Beyond the interiors, the grounds have been thoughtfully updated and landscaped with mature fruit trees and native drought-tolerant plants. A charming brick patio with an aged fireplace creates a magical setting for gatherings. Recent updates include new HVAC systems, copper gutters, restored exterior plaster, period-style awnings, interior and exterior painting, and enhanced landscaping. The Acacia Lodge offers unmatched character, elegance, and a deep connection to Ojai's spiritual and artistic heritage.

More Information MLS# 25-2485

Location Info

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

Contract Info

Affordable Housing: No Current Price: $3,495,000 Price: 3495000 Begin Date: 2025-06-26 Status: Active

Property Information

Year Built: 1929 Apx # Acres: 0.83 Total #Units: 1 Main House SqFt: 3868 Other Structures SqFt: 408 Source: Other/See Remarks Recurring Fees: No ADU: No Within City Limits: No TYP: Home/Estate Total Bedrooms: 6 Total Bathrooms: 5 Total Full Baths: 5 Total SqFt.: 4276

Neighborhood/Schools

Elementary School: See Remarks Junior High School: See Remarks High School: See Remarks

Owner Info

Deposit: 3

Remarks

Hot Sheet Comment: price Geo Lat: 34.446509 Geo Lon: -119.277297

Style

Spanish: 1

Construction

Two Story: 1

Roof

Tile: 1

Foundation

Raised: 1

Exterior

Stucco: 1

Parking/Garage

Gar #2: 1

Grounds/Landscaping

Yard Irrigation T/O: 1 Lawn: 1 Fruit Trees: 1 Other: 1

Other Buildings

Barn: 1 Workshop: 1 Other: 1

Location/Topo

Wooded: 1 Level: 1

View

Mountain(s): 1 Setting: 1 Wooded: 1

Rooms

Den: 1 Family Room: 1 Other: 1 Primary Bedroom: 1 Sun Room: 1

Dining

Breakfast Area: 1 Formal: 1 In Kitchen: 1

Laundry

Other: 1

Amenities

Guest House: 1 Guest Quarters: 1 Horses: 1 Pantry: 1 Second Residence: 1

Interior Features

Cathedral Ceilings: 1

Appliances Included

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Dryer: 1 Gas Range: 1 Gas Stove: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1

Fireplace(s)

2+: 1 LR: 1 Patio: 1 Primary Bedroom: 1

Water/Sewer

Sewer Hookup: 1 Other: 1

Zoning

R-1: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1

Heating

Forced Air: 1 Wall Furnace: 1

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Hardwood: 1 Tile: 1

Property Features

Style: Spanish Construction: Two Story Roof: Tile Foundation: Raised Exterior: Stucco Other Buildings: Barn; Workshop; Other View: Mountain(s); Setting; Wooded Rooms: Den; Family Room; Other; Primary Bedroom; Sun Room Dining: Breakfast Area; Formal; In Kitchen Laundry: Other Amenities: Guest House; Guest Quarters; Horses; Pantry; Second Residence Interior Features: Cathedral Ceilings Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Gas Stove; Refrigerator; Washer Fireplace(s): 2+; LR; Patio; Primary Bedroom Cooling: Central Air Heating: Forced Air; Wall Furnace Zoning: R-1 Terms: Cash; Conventional
Listing Office: Compass
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Last Updated: March - 23 - 2026
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