125 Prospect St, Oak View, CA 93022

Property Description

Find your Zen living in this one-of-a-kind, creatively upgraded Oak View home on more than 1/4 of an Acre lot. Original 1920's bungalow has been upgraded with additions by previous owners over the years, making it a versatile 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home that could easily be turned into 2 separate units. Current owner has spent about $180k in upgrades which include a new roof as of 2019, copper plumbing, new electrical & new gas line as of 2024. Just outside the front door is a large and secluded deck area. Enter into a great room with inter-changeable living & dining areas leading to a recently remodeled vintage style kitchen, featuring an antique gas range, quartz counter tops, copper hood, glass tile backsplash, custom cabinets with slow close drawers & doors, interior roll out shelves, corner kidney pull out shelves, pull-out/raise up shelf for stand mixer storage, wine fridge, Smeg fridge and dishwasher & antique built in cabinet. Both bathrooms recently remodeled with porcelain & glass tiles. Interior deck area/atrium off the primary suite features an outdoor shower and antique cast iron clawfoot tub. The front yard landscaping is watered in part by a grey water irrigation system. Laundry closet with sink and stacked washer dryer is in the home office/den/studio with French doors opening to the covered parking area. Large lighted attic for storage is accessible with a drop-down ladder. Spacious 3rd bedroom has a huge walk-in closet and sliding glass doors open to a patio with an auto retractable awning with LED lighting. The back yard features a nature inspired waterfall, stream and pond, grassy play area under a shady olive tree, 2 storage sheds, one that doubles as a chicken coop framed by a beautiful Wisteria vine. Extensive gardens include many California native plants, including a Live Oak, Matilija Poppy, Salvia (purple sage), Ceanothus (California Lilac), Holly leaf Cherry, plus fruit trees including almond, avocado, 2 peach, 3 pomegranate, orange, lemon, grapefruit, nectarine, strawberry guava, 3 grape vines & blackberries. The backyard is perfect for outdoor entertaining with picturesque views of mountains and vineyards. Huge property backs to the Ojai trail. Walk through a vintage gate for a leisurely stroll or ride your bike to Downtown Ojai or Ventura Beach. The long driveway can accommodate multiple vehicles, including covered RV parking and convenient cleanout. Please note that building square footage is an estimate, as County does not have records of previous owner additions.