:: The Gould Residence, 1924 :: Renowned arts & crafts architects Greene & Greene :: Set on 1.75 gently sloping acres with views of the sparkling Pacific, Channel Islands, and coastal hillsides, the Gould House is a rare masterwork of California Arts & Crafts architecture, and the only Greene & Greene home ever built in Ventura. Crafted in 1924 for Mabel and Thomas Gould Jr, this extraordinary 2 story, 5-bedroom, 5- bathroom estate has changed hands only once in 100 years and even more unique with it’s layered, subtle Japanese influence. The property retains many original details that were handmade or personally designed by Greene himself, such as custom bookcases, a carved entry mirror, custom redwood moldings, built-in desks and Tiffany art glass. The home also has two Batchelder tile fireplaces. The property was designed with oversized windows to seamlessly blend the exterior, and is surrounded by mature trees, garden vistas and island-dotted horizons. In the 1980s, the first Director of the Gamble House, Randell Makinson, also an architect and Greene & Greene curator, remodeled the kitchen to complement the original architecture. Landscape architect Theodore Payne, a pioneer of California’s naturalistic movement, planted the majestic oaks and sycamores by hand. Today, the grounds are certified as a natural wildlife preserve, with native plantings that attract monarch butterflies and hummingbirds. Two original ponds—one now a serene Zen garden with fountain, the other planted with water lilies—add to the sense of peace and wonder. Hand-stacked stone walls and pathways from a century ago still guide the way. The magnificent property stretches from a gated entry on Lynn Dr all the way to Foothill Rd offering 3 separate parcels (4 APNs), totaling 1.75 acres. The property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a place of national and state significance, offering substantial property tax advantages through the Mills Act. One of the rarest homes in Southern California. 

Co-listed with Toni Guy, 01491191