
Santa Paula, California 93060
Your dream home awaits at 747 Barr Highlands, A truly spectacular Santa Barbara style Gated Mediterranean Estate nestled amongst 8 acres of prime producing avocados. As you arrive along the private drive, you'll enter thru another gate into an expansive driveway and be awed by this impressive residence designed by noted Ojai Architect, Mark Shellnut, as well as the 300 degree views beyond. This stunning estate encompasses approximately 14,000sf under the roof and includes 5,728 sf of understated elegance in the main residence with an attached three car garage complete with Tesla Charger, and a breezeway connecting to an over 4,000 sf shop with 12+ vehicle spaces, a Forward lift and a large compressor, office space and an upstairs bonus room/guest quarters with a full bath of 1,898 sf. The nearly 6.000 sf shop and guest quarters are conditioned space with 1.5 baths, water & waste lines and a forced air heating system! Think of the potential this enormous companion building provides! This magnificent estate has spectacular views from every single room, balconies and a generous outdoor entertaining loggia! You'll enter over the koi pond bridge thru the grotto into your formal living areas featuring dramatic two story high ceilings, stunning French Doors opening to the generous outdoor areas, loggias and patios, to bring the views inside! The downstairs primary wing features the luxurious primary suite; it's sitting area, spa-like primary bath, enormous walk-in closet and adjacent laundry. This suite also includes a private area for enjoying the 300 deg. views. Upstairs you'll find an additional three bedrooms, two with en-suite baths; one situated as a guest suite. The outdoor oasis of over an acre of flat landscaped grounds has lush lawns, roses, fruit trees, parking for a dozen vehicles and sweeping Ocean, Orchard, Heritage Valley and City Light Views, sure to delight as you return home for the day. If you'd like a resort style pool there are several spaces to accommodate this! Safety and Security are well handled with a fire sprinkler system, two 12,500 gallon onsite water tanks, a whole house propane back-up generator, a video & security system, and comfort with a radiant floor heating system.At the lower end of the property there resides a full size barn/equipment/RV garage with 14' roll up doors on both ends. Domestic water by City of Ventura, Ag water by Alta Mutual shares, and the home is in the Ventura Unified School District.Dreams Happen Here!
Property is moderate renovation needed.
Built in 2002, the property is 22 years old, placing it in the 'Fair' category based on age. While the estate is exceptionally well-maintained and features high-end systems like radiant floor heating, a backup generator, and a Tesla charger, the kitchen cabinetry and interior finishes are original to the build date and appear dated by modern luxury standards.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 348480, living area = 5728.
The estate features a massive 4,000+ sqft conditioned shop with a vehicle lift, office, and guest quarters, plus a separate RV barn, offering unparalleled utility for collectors or hobbyists.
Perched on 8 private acres, the residence captures rare 300-degree views encompassing the Pacific Ocean, Channel Islands, and the Heritage Valley from nearly every room and balcony.
Despite its resort-style Mediterranean design and expansive grounds, the property currently lacks a swimming pool, which may be a missing essential for buyers at this luxury price point.
With approximately 14,000 sqft under roof and extensive agricultural acreage, the estate requires significant ongoing management and expense for landscaping, orchard care, and infrastructure upkeep.
No exterior & parking available.
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Baths | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Square foot | 5,728 | 1,627.281 |
| Lot Size | 348,480 | 6,289.688 |
| Price | $4.20M | $960.5K |
| Price per sq ft | $732 | $626 |
| Built year | 2002 | 1964 |
| HOA | $0 | $203 |
| Days on market | 15 | 58 |
Oct 9, 2026
$4,195,000
Initial Listing