A rare jewel in Upper Ojai, this 16-acre property features 5 acres of rolling pasture, plus multiple smaller pastures in the forest, excellent for build sites or grazing. Usable pastureland like this is nearly unheard of in the area. Enjoy breathtaking 180° vistas of Chief Peak, Topa Topa, and Santa Paula Peak. Skip the permit headaches—this turnkey build site is ready for construction now. The property is fully fenced with a Spanish-style automatic gate and permits in place for a guest house (grading done, fees paid) and main house (permits underway). Three years of work have transformed this from raw land into a ready-to-build estate—just bring your contractor! Infrastructure & Utilities: • Septic system (1500-gallon) for guest house + Approved percolation for main house & pool house • Public water + Private well (tested at 130 GPM, currently 30 GPM pump, upgradable) • Fire-ready: 5,000-gallon metal tank, 6” fire hydrant, metal piping, fire clearance complete • Booster pump to maintain 60+ PSI water pressure • All underground water piping in place for structures + separate irrigation line • New gravel road with firetruck-approved hammerhead turnaround • Power on-site Approved Plans & Build-Ready Features: • Main House: 4,900 sqft | 6 bed / 6 bath • Guest House: 1,450 sqft | 2 bed / 1 bath (Eco-friendly straw bale design, inspired by Yvon Chouinard’s Ventura home, but easily changed to conventional framing) • Pool House + Pool • Garage • 1,400 sqft Barn (brand new, ready for assembly) The well passed all tests, and even after pumping 40,000 gallons, the water level remained unchanged—a rarity in the area (wells here typically reach 600’, this one is only 250’ deep). Buyer Perks: • Architect & engineer contacts included for plan modifications • Full set of approved and proposed plans included