Description

Welcome to The Fig Tree Estate, a timeless sanctuary nestled in the fertile heart of the Santa Clara River Valley. Making its first appearance on the market in over 40 years, this approximately 18-acre legacy property west of Santa Paula invites you into a rare blend of luxury country living and income-generating opportunity elevated by an ambiance of peace, productivity, and natural beauty. Anchored by a majestic 150-year-old Moreton Bay Fig Tree that greets you at the front of the home, this estate exudes character, history, and heart. Beyond the tree-lined driveway and custom gated entry, a world of refined rural elegance unfolds. The main residence, originally built circa 1922, has been thoughtfully upgraded with warm quarter-sawn oak floors, plantation shutters, and a recently renovated kitchen featuring a Bosch dishwasher, Brazilian fossilized limestone counters, and a custom butcher-block island and desk. A dining room graced by a turn-of-the-century antique brass chandelier with opaline glass shades offers charm and sophistication. Modern features such as a tankless water heater, forced air heat, ceiling fans in every room, and wiring for both a sound and alarm system ensure a comfortable lifestyle with every convenience.

Outside, rose garden and mature fruit trees fill the air with fragrance and color. A small private cottage offers an ideal hideaway with a bay window, wool carpeting, and a gas furnaceperfect as a writer's retreat, art studio. The estate is also home to a proud peacock who patrols the grounds with majestic presence and many hummingbirds.

For those seeking multi-purpose or event-ready spaces, a spectacular two-story approximately 3,700-square-foot barn with semi-kitchen and 2 half bath awaits at the rear of the property. With massive open interiors, a spacious side wings, upstairs hay loft rooms, the barn offers endless possibilitiesbe it for entertaining, creative endeavors, or secure storage. A fire proof storage room inside has been used as secure archive room. There are also 2 RV spaces with Utilities.

Agricultural Opportunity Meets Investment PotentialThe 17.99-acre estate is actively producing and includes approximately 3,205 lemon trees, 398 avocado trees, and 624 Australian finger lime trees. Additional plantings include pomelos, oranges, apples, peaches, plums, cherries, and cherimoya making this property both fruitful and beautiful. With an estimated gross agricultural income of $110,000, and the inclusion of 18 irrigation company shares, mineral rights, and half-ownership in the irrigation pump system, the estate presents a rare combination of lifestyle and income potential.

Additional Amenities and Features:*Property is safely located outside of the High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (see Http://osfm.fire.ca.gov/wgat-we-do/community-wildfire-oreoaredess-and-mitigation/fire-hazard-severity-zones) *Rose garden and gazebo in the orchard *Front gate system valued at approx. $11,000 newly installed *Zoned AE / Use Code: Orchard *Utilities wired for modern systems and smart updates, Tankless Hot Water Heater.

Ideal Location in the Heritage ValleyLocated in Santa Paula's sought-after Greenbelt area, the estate is surrounded by a community of boutique farms and elegant estates. It lies minutes from Santa Paula Airport, Ojai's artisan shops and the Ojai Valley Inn, Camarillo Premium Outlets, Underwood Family Farms, and the Channel Islands Yacht Clubs. It offers a tranquil escape while remaining connected to Southern California's premier destinations.Whether you are a discerning buyer seeking a family legacy property, a boutique farmer, or an investor exploring Agri-luxury and event potential, The Fig Tree Estate is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a soulful piece of California's coastal countryside.