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Santa Paula,CA 93060
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 6,635 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,507
MLS Listing ID 25548499
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Construction Status Updated/Remodeled
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1908
Lot Size 174.130 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
The Converse Ranch was purchased and built out in 1908 by U.S. Steel and banking heir Edmond C. Converse Jr., known as the Millionaire Cowboy. Originally a sprawling 6,000-acre cattle ranch, it's now a 174+ acre legacy estate that's accessed via a dramatic, mile long driveway along the beautiful Santa Clara River Preserve. The original main house and all the historic structures are enveloped by citrus and avocado groves and equestrian facilities.... all with a magnificent mountain backdrop. Just West of the Ranch the 1,000-acre preserve continues, ensuring this spectacular setting will remain for generations to come. Rarely in Southern California can one ride horseback amidst such varied terrain; along the river, meadows and mountains... At the heart of the ranch is the grand 6,500 sq ft. main home that has been carefully restored and updated while maintaining all its original detail and charm. The second owners, one a member of the Doheny family, built the spectacular 40,000-gallon stone swimming pool. The carriage house and three additional guest/staff residences have also undergone thoughtful renovations. Horse lovers will find unlimited potential to expand on the existing facilities that include pastures, arena, 1908 barn structure and a contemporary 5,000 sq. ft. steel barn. Split into two parcels, each with city water supplies. The Eastern parcel features Rose Cottage that overlooks the river valley and out to the Channel Islands. Lastly, but most incredibly, the ranch comes with pre-1914 riparian water rights. This allows owners to pump river water to irrigate all the agriculture on the ranch. A rare opportunity to acquire a property of such historic and natural beauty just 90 minutes from Los Angeles.
Location
State CA
County Ventura
Area Vc54 - S.P. West Of Ojai/S.P. Rd South
Rooms
Other Rooms Barn(s),Guest House,Gazebo,Corral(s)
Interior
Interior Features Separate/Formal Dining Room,Eat-in Kitchen,Dressing Area,Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Type Living Room
Furnishings Unfurnished
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator
Laundry Inside
Exterior
Parking Features Controlled Entrance,Private
Pool Gunite,Heated,In Ground,Propane Heat,Solar Heat
View Y/N Yes
View Hills,Mountain(s),Orchard,Panoramic,Pasture,River,Water
Porch Covered,Open,Patio,Wrap Around
Total Parking Spaces 20
Building
Lot Description Agricultural,Horse Property,Lawn,Landscaped,Ranch
Story 2
Entry Level Two
Sewer Septic Type Unknown
Water Public,Private
Architectural Style Craftsman
Level or Stories Two
Additional Building Barn(s),Guest House,Gazebo,Corral(s)
New Construction No
Construction Status Updated/Remodeled
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 0990090165
Security Features Security Gate
Horse Property Yes
Special Listing Condition Standard