Cliff May, Designer

The romance of Alta California is alive and well at the John Arnholt Smith Hacienda designed by Cliff May in 1936. Here, straddling the boundaries and history of both Los Angeles, & Orange Counties, the estate maintains over 2.3 acres of the high ground of one of Southern California’s early pastoral ranches. Hand crafted of masonry and heavy timbers like the California Missions themselves, the classic California walled courtyard design, with its wide shaded corridors, invites the casual hospitality, and an indoor-outdoor living lifestyle celebrated since the days of the ranchos. While the early vistas of citrus and avocado are no longer, the unobstructed panoramic City lights views, stretching from the mountains to the sea, provide a dramatic backdrop to this now park-like estate featuring broad lawns, gardens, courtyard & patios, olive orchard, pool, aviary, and gated parking. The property was prominently featured in the U.C.S.B. Museum Cliff May retrospective: Carefree California.

Details

Property ID
755

Bedrooms
4

Bathrooms
5

Property Size
4664 sf

Year Built
1936

Architect
Cliff May, Designer