Ventura

The pictured listing is a two-house compound in the desirable beach area known as downtown Ventura.  The homes are located within walking distance to the beach.  There are panoramic views of the ocean and harbor offered from the many balconies and windows, which have been strategically placed.  Ventura's best restaurants, shops, theaters, art walks, farmers’ market, County fair and other events are all walkable.  View the nightly fireworks of the fair from the balconies.

Total square footage is approximately 4367 square feet per current appraisal.  There’s an additional 525 cu/ft of dry storage, 354 square feet of improved basement, and a 450 square foot alarmed office, not counted in the square footage.   A beautiful stone wall surrounds the entire property, and has an electronic sliding gate which opens to the colored stamped concrete driveway leading to the garage.

The front Craftsman home was built in 1911.  You enter through a security-keyed gate, walk to the slate covered front steps.  The manicured California tropic landscape is complimented by a Craftsman styled fountain.  The mahogany door leads you into the home, beautifully renovated in keeping with the era.  The front home has 5 bedrooms and an ocean view office location, with three full bathrooms.   The three balconies, and porch provide ocean, island and harbor views. Upgrades are complete, including new wooden dual pane windows, and French doors.  They both have the upgrades of copper plumbing and wiring.  The energy saving roofs are light concrete.  Sheer wall features, and upgraded insulation are also important for keeping energy usage at a minimum.   The Noritz Tankless hot-water systems are very desirable.  The front home has an Amana “Forced Air Unit”, which said to be 97% efficient.  Well thought out lighting helps create the right mood, features artwork and provides added security.  The kitchens were designed with chefs and family in mind.  They contain top of the line appliances, and conversation areas surrounding the cooking island.  There is temperature controlled wine storage unit.  A water feature has been designed between the homes.  Similar to a small creek, it creates relaxing sounds, which can be heard while dining outside, or just chatting inside the kitchen.  It has become a haven for many types of birds.  A therapeutic spa has newly been installed to use during the peaceful evenings.

To enter the Ann Street home, there is a private key-coded gate.   This home has a ceiling fire sprinkler system since it has been recently completed.  This home has been an income producer as a vacation rental since 2007.  The 2014 income was $41,000.  It compliments the craftsman style of the front home, and has two master bedrooms, and 1 3/4 baths.  The open cooking area of the kitchen overlooks ocean and island views, the dining room, and living room.  The chef can chat with friends hanging out at the cooking area, while they are relaxing on bar stools.  This house has three balconies with ocean and island views.  There is a security-alarmed office, which is located under this home.  This unique two home property offers great living with rental income to offset your mortgage.

If the full ocean views, the charming downtown location, and the dramatic upgrades this property affords interest you, please contact our office for more complete information and a possible viewing.