Tucked down a long and private wooded drive in Ojai’s prestigious East End, bordered by hand-stacked stone walls, you will find this enchanting 1910 cottage on over 2.4 acres, with a generous pool and charming guest house. Built by the Gorham family, who owned the surrounding acreage and which they dubbed Whale Rock Ranch, this little piece of Ojai history is a treasure that has only been on the market once or twice before. The home has high ceilings, wood floors, built-in bookcases and enjoys lots of natural light. The sweet farmhouse kitchen is clean and functional and graced by a vintage wallpaper scene of 19th century Paris. The cozy bedrooms, with many windows and lots of closet space, are so relaxing, and the mud room with built-in laundry is neat and practical. The oversized garage provides plenty of storage and could be a yoga or art studio. Plumbing, electrical and septic have been upgraded. The current owner’s husband, a landscape architect, planted a mix of California natives and drought tolerant plants from South Africa and Australia. He also added a walled and fenced vegetable garden (also good for chickens) and planted a small orchard with citrus and stone fruit. A mature olive grove and a massive boulder at the back of the property are the stuff of inspiration and imagination. If one is looking for the slow-living lifestyle, this magical property is ready to choose a new steward and, just maybe, it could be you.
Property Details
Price:
$2,750,000
MLS #:
V1-31476
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Address:
2139 Mcnell Road
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
vc11ojai
City:
Ojai
Listed Date:
Jul 31, 2025
State:
CA
Finished Sq Ft:
1,305
ZIP:
93023
Lot Size:
104,979 sqft / 2.41 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1910
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Gas Range, Water Heater
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom, 1 Three Quarter Bathroom
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Central Air
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Central
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Individual Room
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Garage, Gravel
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2.00
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- Address2139 Mcnell Road Ojai CA
- AreaVC11 – Ojai
- CityOjai
- CountyVentura
- Zip Code93023
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2139 Mcnell Road
Ojai, CA
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