345 W Center St, Ventura, CA 93001

Property Description

Beautiful, restored, historic home - minutes from the beach. Sizable yard is landscaped with fruit trees, graceful paths, secluded patio, timed drip-irrigation, and has been organically gardened for 17 years. Inside, the house is open and sunny with 1927-style wood-framed windows, solid oak tongue-in-groove flooring, and classic woodwork throughout. The roof was resurfaced in 2020 with a 7-year warranty. A lovely hand-built earthen sanctuary (using traditional “cobb” technique), natural plasters, and 18th century roof tiles donated from a local adobe, is nestled in the back garden. The garage is multi-purpose, with parking, a large work bench, an office with separate side door and window, and a walk-in closet with hook-ups for a washer and dryer. This Earth-friendly home has an Energy Star ductless mini-split heater/cooler installed 2020, Energy Star Samsung refrigerator 2018, Tankless water heater, Gray-water system, LED lights, and eco-friendly termite abatement warrantied through Sept 2021. It is located half a block from an elementary school, 8 blocks from downtown, and 5 minutes (by bicycle) to world-class surfing. Local weather is fantastic – balmy, usually sunny, averaging in the mid-70s most of the year.