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L ocated in the Ojai Valley, the city of Ojai is in Ventura County in the US state of California, northwest of Los Angeles and east of Santa Barbara. Surrounded by hills and mountains, and heavily wooded with oak trees, the valley stretches for 16km. Nordhoff Ridge, the western extension of the Topatopa Mountains, towers over the north side of the valley at more than 1,500m, while Sulphur Mountain creates the southern ranges bounding the Ojai Valley, a little under 910m in elevation. At first glance, Ojai has all the iconic imagery of southern California: an endless expanse of blue sky, palm-fringed streets lined with whitewashed, red-tiled Spanish Revival architecture, yoga studios, a mild climate, and acres of citrus and avocado orchards. But what really distinguishes this village of 8,000 is the SoCal staples it lacks, including smog, traffic, crowds—and Starbucks (the local government has banned corporate chains). What you’re left with is a dream of west coast healthy living, a place where the bohemian romance of the 1960s never soured, where daily hikes are the norm (choose from24 paths that wind through the hills and canyons), and where organic and holistic aren’t mere marketing buzzwords but expressions of an ingrained way of life. Bordering the Los Padres National Forest to the north, and characterised by its hot, dry summers andMediterranean climate, Ojai is known for its boutique hotels, spiritual retreats and organic farmers’ markets, which makes it the perfect place for families. Uniquely reflecting southern California’s relaxed and friendly personality, epitomised by its active art community, and 15 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, Ojai is located an easy 90-minute drive north of Los Angeles or a 45-minute drive south-west of Santa Barbara. Nestled in the foothills sits Ojai Ranch, an architectural ranch estate that spans an incredible 4.3 acres of flatland, replete with lush landscaping, two fruit-bearing orchards and expansive grounds for horses. Featuring an incredibly open and spacious floor plan, the home offers seamless indoor and outdoor living perfect for year-round entertaining. A chef's dream kitchen flows into the great room, while the master suite features a private sitting room, a rock fireplace and stunning views of the rear orchard. With a total of five bedrooms, a den and a detached guest house, the home is an ideal retreat from city living. Ojai Ranch is offered at $15,000 per month by Quintessentially Estates. Part of the highly renowned Quintessentially—the worlds’ leader in luxury lifestyle concierge— Quintessentially Estates provides professional buying advice, property management and sales and lettings services in London and major markets internationally. With unlimited access to an unrivalled network of luxury properties, many of which would never hit the open market, Quintessentially Estates acts on behalf of private clients, occupiers, funds and family offices to purchase or rent residential and commercial properties in London and key destinations around the world for personal use or investment. Highly contemporary yet wholly immersed in its natural surroundings, Ojai Ranch effortlessly fuses modernity and serenity in an unmatched locale—the picturesque Ojai Valley, the ideal escape from the city. 2 5 9 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I