A little more than eight years after he died of age-related causes at the age of 91, the Ventura County home of the once-famous artist and production illustrator Frank Armitage has hit the market for the first time in half a century, priced under $3 million. but are resting. 1807 Ladera Road In Ojai, the 10-acre spread comes complete with breathtaking views overlooking the entire Ojai Valley and the Topatopa Mountains beyond.
Custom-built in the early 1970s for Armitage and his then-partner Jill Penkhus — and then inherited by Penkhus, an artist who died in 2016 — the green wooden structure now houses her husband. , is owned by songwriter Jerry Milstein, and offers two Bedrooms and three bathrooms boast floor-to-ceiling windows over nearly 2,000 square feet of split-level living space. A stunning statue by Armitage himself also comes with the sale.
A centaur sculpture completed by Armitage is prominently displayed in the room.
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Depicting himself as a mythical Greek half-man, a guitar-playing half-human centaur and his former partner as a beautiful nude on his back, the statue holds court in the room, which The stove also has a retro wood burning fireplace. A pipe fireplace extends to the ceiling and glass and wood-trimmed doors open to an expansive wooden deck. An adjoining kitchen with eat-in island and walk-in pantry flows into the dining area, a family room that currently serves as an art studio, and an office located next to the entry. .
Other highlights include a pair of spacious primary bedrooms – one on the main level and the other on the lower floor, both featuring their own walk-in closets and baths. And outside, the Zen-like fields are dotted with avocado and orange groves, as well as cobbled hiking trails. The property also has a pair of cottages, one of which was built from local river stones and the other a music studio with a full kitchen and bath. An added bonus? The tasting room Ojai Olive Oil Company Just steps away!
Frank Armitage is at work in his office.
Thanks to Disney
Considered one of the world’s greatest production illustrators, Armitage moved to Los Angeles in 1952 with $84 in his pocket and took a job at Walt Disney Studios, where he drew features such as , , , and Contributed to the background and layout. The Australian-born artist also created production illustrations for Fox’s Oscar-winning sci-fi classic and created artwork and designs for several Disney theme parks.
The listing is held by Adam McCaig And William Turner of Douglas Elliman.
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