Building in a challenging location – Ojai, CA

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Building a home in remote areas ups the ante for challenges and cost. This house located at 2700 feet above sea level on the south range of the mountains of the Ojai Valley has amazing views of the Topa Topa mountains to the North and the mighty Pacific on the South.

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Just getting people to the job is a challenge – Google, smart phones and even maps don’t accurately show the property.  With the 100’s of trade contractors, inspectors, delivery drivers, etc. getting people to the job is a chore itself.

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We had to install our own street sign – which was later mysteriously removed !

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Roadways, grading, drainage, utilities have to travel up a 1700 foot long driveway.  Rules and regulations also get more challenging from the building department, the fire department and all of the other agencies that get involved in the permitting.

 

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But you just can’t beat it!  Views of the Channel Islands of Santa Barbara.

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Bottom Line: Get er Done!

 

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Gerrard Colcord Remodel

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Featured in “Traditional Home” with Interior Design by Bonesteel Trout Hall, and Architectural Design by Otis Bradley, this home was originally designed by Gerard Colcord.  Colcord was a sought after Architect in Los Angeles known for his simple elegance in capturing homes with historical relevance.  This particular home was owned by Harrison Ford for 30 years before the new owners put their own style on the home.

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Beautiful walnut, hand made, slab dining table

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The master bath – previously dark and very masculine, was opened up with a new light pallet.

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A custom frosted glass “window” into the master shower to add light to a previously small dark shower

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A beautiful antique piece can make a lovely powder room sink base

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Elegant custom bar

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The kitchen was completely gutted, enlarged and built new while keeping the original beaded inset cabinetry

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Breakfast nook !

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The master bath – previously dark and very masculine, was opened up with a new light pallet.

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