Charles M. Pratt House

The Charles M. Pratt House is a residential villa in the Arts and Crafts style near Ojai that combines handcrafted materials and traditional building techniques. The property spans approximately 22 acres and shows a thoughtful integration of the house with the natural surroundings.

The villa was built between 1908 and 1911 as a winter residence for industrialist Charles Millard Pratt. It received its National Register of Historic Places designation in 2002.

The house shows the Greene and Greene architects' approach of using natural materials and craftsmanship that reflects Arts and Crafts movement ideas. The rooms and their details connect with the surrounding landscape in a way that brings this design philosophy directly to life.

The house can be opened for architectural tours and research visits under certain conditions. The best time to visit is when the weather is mild and the paths around the property are easily accessible.

The property was deliberately expanded by 38 additional acres to permanently preserve specific mountain viewpoints from the house. This unusual strategy shows how much the owners of the time valued visual connections to the surroundings.

Location: Ventura County

Architects: Greene and Greene

GPS coordinates: 34.46194,-119.25500

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:00