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Untouched 1945 California ranch listed for first time at $1.4M

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The home has remained in the same family for 75 years

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A white ranch house is situated around a pool and landscaped gardens. Midcentury-inspired garden chairs surround the pool, and mountains can be seen in the background. Photo by Cameron Carothers

Located in Fillmore, California, a little more than an hour from downtown Los Angeles, this four-bedroom, four-bath midcentury home just hit the market for the first time. Designed in 1945 by California architect Frank W. Green, the home is situated on a hill with views of pastures, the town of Fillmore, and the agrarian Heritage Valley.

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Built in the style of the classic California ranch, the home was featured in Sunset magazine and photographed by Maynard L. Parker, a Los Angeles-based architectural and garden photographer, in 1946. With a formal colonnaded entry and double height ceilings, the 3,033-square-foot home is light and airy. Expansive glass walls open to panoramic views and a terrace, while a fireplace adds coziness.

Original details abound, like the home’s custom millwork and bathrooms—one in a peach tile and another in light pink. Outside, plentiful patios allow for outdoor entertaining, and a pool and guest house pavilion provide a place for recreation. Other perks include a three car garage, motor court, and a walled herb garden.

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A wooden dining room table with two white bench seats sits in front of floor-to-ceiling windows. Outside, a balcony overlooks trees, homes, and mountains in the background.
The 1945 home boasts expansive views down to the valley below.
Photo by Cameron Carothers
A white couch is situated in front of a brick fireplace with a framed picture above it.
The airy living room features a brick fireplace.
Photo by Cameron Carothers
A white kitchen features wooden floors, a stainless steel stove and dishwasher, and windows.
The bright white kitchen has new appliances yet maintains its charm.
Photo by Cameron Carothers
A pool house features linoleum floors, wood-paneled wall, and exposed white beams in front of large windows with views of the pool outside.
The pool house looks out onto the pool.
Photo by Cameron Carothers
A vintage bathroom features one sink, a walk-in shower, and peach tile trimmed in teal with a mirror.
Peach tile trimmed in teal showcases the original bathrooms.
Photo by Cameron Carothers
A bedroom with a gray and white bed, large windows, and white carpet.
The bedrooms also boast expansive views.
Photo by Cameron Carothers
A vintage bathroom features white cabinets, a white tub, one sink and mirror, and light pink tile.
Another vintage bathroom, this time in pink.
Photo by Cameron Carothers
A black and white exterior photo of the house in 1945, showing the ranch home, its driveway with limited landscaping, and a person on a horse looking at the home.
The home as it was photographed in 1946, a year after it was built.
Maynard L. Parker, photographer. Courtesy of The Huntington Library

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