What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Passive solar design, grid-tied solar power with battery backup, solar hot water, on demand hot water, radiant heat, energy efficient appliances, high efficiency wood stoves, denim insulation, extensive heirloom family orchard, community garden, inert tumbled onyx flooring, 100% wool Berber carpet in guest room, MCS friendly (friend staying there 1+ years with no issues), designed incorporating Permaculture principles, autonomous water supply. The house is located in a rural area free from cell phone towers and power lines, and far from conventional agriculture, industry, or air pollution.Property Description
The house is one of seven on a 175-acre parcel owned by a group of Partners. We each own our own house and have use and enjoyment of one acre around it, with the surrounding land left as wild space to assure a private sanctuary with no encroaching development.
This house is a magical place, a unique, healing retreat, created over the course of 17 years with massive investment of heart and soul energy.
Incorporating Permaculture principles, the property is largely energy autonomous. It backs to Matilija Creek, a major tributary of the Ventura River, which runs year-round. Heirloom fruit trees dot the land. The house, built with non-toxic and environmentally conscious materials, is a work of art in a one-of-a kind, exquisite setting. It is tranquil, rejuvenating, and serene, while also stimulating and dynamic. It is a place of renewal and creativity, a true haven. This is a substantial, comfortable home in a natural setting. The presence of sulfur hot springs on the land is nothing short of miraculous. Our home has two private indoor and outdoor soaking tubs and there are two additional wild springs within 100’ that are shared by the group. The closest privately owned hot springs to LA, it is also arguably the nicest…. and, in fact, the only hot springs property available for purchase. This is truly a rare opportunity to own your own piece of paradise.Neighborhood Description
Matilija Canyon is just 15 minutes outside of town but a world away. A beautiful, wild setting with only a handful of homes, it is embedded in the Los Padres National Forest. It is a “geological special zone”, where mineral hot springs flow from the ground. We like to think of the Canyon as “Outer Ojai”.Market Area
Ojai is a small town and popular tourist destination less than an hour and a half northwest of Los Angeles. It is home to many spiritual groups and fine private schools. It boasts a vibrant arts scene, renowned film and music festivals, tempting spas and world-class yoga studios. The Ojai Valley Inn is in the heart of town along with its sought after golf course. There are many good restaurants, local farms, citrus and avocado orchards, a thriving farmers market, and a certified organic winerySchool District
The area is served by the Ojai Unified School District. There are also more than a dozen excellent private schools, day and boarding.Community
The Ojai community is diverse - New Age and working class people, academics, entertainers and artists, organic farmers, vintners, spiritual and pleasure seekers and more all are happy to call it home.Location of Home or Land
Rural
Elevation of Home
Mountain
Air Quality
| Agriculture in Area | no |
| Industry in Area | no |
| Air Pollution in Area | no |
| Pesticide Free | yes |
| Fragrance Free | yes |
| Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Hydronic Floor Heat (radiant) |
| Cooling System | Other |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Other |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Other |
| Interior Finish | Cement Plaster |
| Interior Paint | Low VOC |
| Floor Material | Other |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Composition Shingle |
| Window Material | Metal Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Recycled Denim Batt |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | no |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 1 |
