5 California Estates from Georgian Grandeur to Gated Acreage

On a residential street in Bixby Knolls, this sprawling Georgian manor balances timeless formality with everyday ease. A grand entry and sweeping staircase set the tone, leading to gracious rooms that include a formal living room with fireplace and a spacious dining room overlooking the rear grounds and pool. For work and quiet moments, a home office offers custom built-ins, while the inviting family room layers in slate flooring, more built-ins, a wine fridge, and French doors that open seamlessly to the resort-style backyard. The chef’s kitchen is finished with high-end appliances, a cabinet-front refrigerator, soapstone counters and island, subway tile backsplash, a breakfast nook, and a Butler’s pantry, with an adjacent laundry room. Upstairs, the primary retreat features a marble bath, custom walk-in closets, and a relaxing deck—an easy place to end the day.

Beyond private gates in the hills of Ventura, this 20-acre horse property unfolds as a true estate setting with panoramic views and a sense of welcome seclusion. Built in 1998, the residence offers four bedrooms and three bathrooms—an easy backdrop for everyday living or a more self-contained family compound. Outdoors, leisure and land meet in a pool and spa, while equestrian life is fully supported with on-site horse corrals and riding trails. A private hillside hiking trail adds another layer of escape, inviting morning walks and sunset strolls without ever leaving the property. With a three-car garage and acres to roam, the experience here is defined by open space, fresh air, and the quiet rhythm of Ventura’s hillside landscape.

Set on 18.73 acres of flat, usable commercial land, this site sits directly off I-5 at the Taft Highway exit in Bakersfield, California. The setting favors visibility: high-traffic exposure, strong daily vehicle counts, and excellent access from major transportation routes. Positioned adjacent to the Pilot Travel Center and near Bakersfield Speedway, it occupies a high-demand commercial corridor where pass-through and destination traffic naturally converge. Utilities are located nearby, supporting streamlined development for a range of highway-oriented uses—travel center, hotel, truck stop, gas station, EV charging, or quick service restaurant and other retail concepts. Also noted as a data center opportunity, the parcel’s scale and straightforward topography create a clear framework for planning, staging, and future buildout, with exposure that keeps the site in view day after day.

Size: 19.00 acres

Beyond the gates of exclusive Cedar Ridge Estates, this log lodge unfolds as a private Lake Arrowhead retreat set among pines on 2.07 acres with lake views stretching beyond the trees. Inside, soaring wood-beamed ceilings and a dramatic wall of glass pull natural light deep into the main living space, where the kitchen, dining, and living room flow together around a stone, wood-burning fireplace. Expansive Trex decking extends the day outdoors—morning coffee above the lake, sunset dinners, and long pauses in the surrounding forest. The main-level primary suite enjoys lake views and a soaking tub for post-trail unwinding. Upstairs, two guest bedrooms share a full bath; the lower level adds two more guest rooms, another full bath, and laundry. A breezeway connects a separate vaulted game room with its own wall of glass, plus a three-car garage and ample driveway parking—mountain living with rare ease.

From its elevated setting on Legend Oaks Lane in Bakersfield, this six-bedroom, 6.5-bath residence is designed for easy gatherings and everyday comfort. The living room rises with high ceilings and an Audio Automation System with six speakers tied to the family TV, controlled through a single connection to the amplifier. An open-concept kitchen keeps conversation flowing while you cook. Five bedrooms are downstairs, including a primary suite with a Jacuzzi, His and Hers walk-in closets, and French doors opening to a large shaded patio; the sixth bedroom is upstairs, reached by its own stairway. Practicality meets play with a three-car garage, RV driveway, and an additional RV covered garage with a half restroom, storage, mini kitchen, and wet bar. A side stairway leads to a guest home with a full bath, king-size bedroom space, and wet bar, all overlooking the swimming pool, spa, BBQ space, and fire pit.