205 S Lomita Avenue, Ojai, CA 93023

• 6 beds |
• 5 baths |
• 4,276 sqft

Property Description

Welcome to The Acacia Mansion, 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,

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

June 26, 2025 at 05:00AM

Listing Office:

Compass : 805-253-7700

Listing Agent:

Lucas Ebbin : 805-400-3424

MLS ID:

CL25557837

Interior

• General: Family RoomWorkshop
• Appliances: DishwasherRefrigerator
• Laundry: DryerLaundry RoomWasher
• Flooring: TileWood
• Heating: Forced Air
• Fireplace: Living RoomOtherFireplace

Exterior

• General: Heated
• Pool: See Remarks
• Parking: DetachedOther

Construction

• General: 2

Location

• County: Ventura

Lot

• Zoning: R10170196060
• View: Mountain(s)

This listing courtesy of Lucas Ebbin, Compass