Inside the Ojai Valley’s Shippee Estate

September 30, 2025

On 2.2 acres in the scenic Ojai Valley, this singular 11,391-square-foot estate consists of multiple chic pavilions linked by patios and gardens and centered around a resort-caliber swimming pool and spa.

One of the defining characteristics of California living is the nearly year-round pleasant weather and the architectural focus on an easy flow between indoors and out, at times the boundaries between the two all but erased by the adept use of windows and disappearing glass doors. This magnificent estate in the Ojai Valley takes that singular aesthetic a step further, with the majority of walls dedicated to glass, creating an experience tantamount to living in a collection of chic covered patios, barriers between sophisticated living spaces and the picturesque mountain backdrop optional.

Ojai, California | Neyshia Go, Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage

While the single-level interiors are undeniably streamlined and modern, farmhouse inspiration comes into play in the configuration of the estate’s multiple pavilions—the main residence, a stylish guesthouse, a pool cabana, and a generous studio—as well as the handsome cedar cladding, pitched metal roofs, and a focus on a pastoral central courtyard with native plantings and flourishing olive trees. A commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and refinement is readily apparent throughout, in a host of superior materials and finishes: wide-plank white oak flooring, surfaces of Calacatta marble and sandblasted limestone, lighting and fixtures from renowned designers and sources, and professional-grade appliances from Miele, Wolf, and Sub-Zero. Sure to please the auto aficionado is detached garaging for at least four cars, with the volume and capacity for lift systems and additional vehicles.

A dramatic 12-foot pivoting door opens to the welcoming foyer and the light-flooded open-concept living spaces beyond, where ceilings soar and walls of glass frame vistas of the landscape, transforming them into dynamic art. Cooks of all skill levels will appreciate the impressive chef’s kitchen and its expansive island, generous storage, corner breakfast nook, and effortlessly accessed adjoining living and dining rooms. The well-outfitted home theater was designed with the Southern California cinephile in mind. While the resort-caliber primary suite includes an enviable walk-in closet, a spa-like bath, and a private outdoor shower enveloped by gardens, an auxiliary suite features a warming fireplace and a blissful bath with a soaking tub and a rainfall shower. Thoughtfully secluded, the guest bedrooms are accompanied by en suite baths, creating peaceful retreats for short- and long-term visitors.

When the focus turns squarely to the outdoors, an alluring swimming pool and spa terrace becomes the focal point. Allowing for earnest alfresco entertainment are a poolside cabana, a pavilion with indoor and outdoor dining areas and an impeccable kitchen, spacious patios, outdoor fireplaces, a fire pit, a drought-resistant turfed lawn, gardens, and 2.2 acres of lush landscaping. When wanderlust takes hold, hiking trails, renowned restaurants and boutiques, a thriving arts community, and the Ojai Valley Inn’s spa, golf courses, and other attractions are all mere moments away from this quintessential California address.