‘Meticulous’ Modern Farmhouse Hits the Market for $17.5 Million—Becomes Ojai’s Most Expensive Listing

A shiny new California ranch house in the celebrity-studded Ojai neighborhood has hit the market for the first time, making it the most expensive property to list in the toy community.

The property, due to be completed in 2024 and known as the Shippee Estate, is located in the foothills northwest of Los Angeles and east of Santa Barbara. It is on the market for a high price of $17.49 million.

The luxurious property, sitting on 2.2 acres, was completed over a period of four years by a prominent custom builder with the aim of creating a luxury family residence, complete with an array of amenities to please residents of all ages and tastes.

Named after the street he lives on, Shippee Lane, the property consists of four buildings, each with one story to make traversing the area as easy as possible.

Those properties have six bedrooms and 11 bathrooms, most of which are found in a luxurious farmhouse style home, not to be mistaken for your basic “farmhouse” style, as seen in one home improvement show after another.

Many elements elevate the beauty of the buildings from other, traditional farmhouses, including its unique exterior, decorated with a warm side of cedar, and glass walls from floor to ceiling in almost all occasions, provide. views of olive groves, traditional landscapes, and the mountains of Santa Ynez.

Outside, expanses of wood and glass help the residence to blend better with its majestic, natural surroundings.

Premium materials and finishes are featured throughout, including wide-plank white oak flooring, sandblasted limestone, imported Calacatta marble, and a chef’s kitchen equipped with state-of-the-art Miele, Wolf, and Sub-Zero appliances.

Lighting and fixtures from Apparatus and Rejuvenation add subtle sculpted details and light.

The green building was purchased by the current owner in 2018 for $1,400,000. He demolished and finished the house that was in this place at that time to open a new place that he was going to build with the best materials that were available.

“This property is one of the most luxurious homes I’ve ever owned—and I’d argue, one of the best in Ojai,” the listing agent said. Neyshia Go of Sotheby’s International Real Estate Southern California.

“The level of craftsmanship and attention to detail is amazing, from the mudrooms with no visible faceplates and the hidden A/C inlet, to thoughtful features like the built-in ironing board in the laundry room.

“Every selection—from furniture and fixtures to materials and finishes—is top of the line, making this one of the most unique and special homes I’ve ever seen.”

Each room is designed to be relaxing yet impressive, starting with 12- to 20-foot ceilings in the great room, which is joined by a log fireplace.

This beautiful suite features a sitting area, formal dining area, and the aforementioned marble kitchen with lounge and breakfast nook. All spaces are extremely spacious, and feature floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors.

The bedrooms are equally beautiful—there are two master bedrooms, adding to this home’s cosmopolitan appeal. One has a boutique-inspired walk-in closet, a spa-like bathroom, and an additional outdoor private shower and garden.

The first floor has high ceilings, a cozy fireplace, and a luxurious bathroom with a soaking tub and rain shower.

Some of the bedrooms are en suite, with custom moldings and pristine views, so no one needs to leave without seeing the splendor of nature.

In addition to the main house, the property has a private guest house, an entertainment complex with an indoor-outdoor kitchen and a luxurious home theater, a pool cabana, plenty of studio space, and garages designed to accommodate lift systems.

“Perfect for multi-family living or as a quintessential weekend getaway, this is a true landmark, with a variety of accessory buildings such as a pool cabana, entertainment area with indoor and outdoor kitchen, guest house, extended studio space, and additional detached garages,” the listing notes.

“Ideal for any car enthusiast, the home has finished garage spaces that are extended to support additional car lift systems.”

Outside, there is a flat, usable area allowed for livestock and horse areas. Ojai is well known for its active equestrian community. All of its acreage is enhanced with drought-sensitive landscaping that complements Ojai’s natural beauty.

And while it may sound secluded, the area is just minutes from the small town, with its famous Ojai Valley Inn, and many of the restaurants and arts it’s widely known for.

It is not surprising that this area is popular with residents including celebrities Ed Begley Jr., Jon Bernthal, Rashida Jones, Tim Burton, Ted Danson again Mary Steenburgen, Donald Glover, Reese Witherspoon, John Krasinski again Emily Blunt, Diane Ladd, Bill Paxton, again Chloe Zhao.

After putting so much care and expense into the property to get it right, you can’t help but wonder why the family is willing to put it on the market.

“The homeowners built their home during the violence and don’t get out of Ojai as often as they would like,” Go explained. “They feel it’s time for a new manager to come and enjoy the place, and enjoy the home they’ve carefully built.”