Absolute versitility in Camarillo Heights

The home at 910 Mesa Drive in Camarillo Heights is actually two properties in one. There’s the big, two-story main home and the independent guest house right next door. It’s a perfect compound for a family with older parents or adult children who want a certain degree of autonomy. It’s also a perfect place for someone looking to rent out a property for extra income, or for someone who needs extra space for a home business. In short, if lots of versatile square footage is your desire, you need to have a look at this property.

The property has been owned by the same family for more than 20 years and it’s been very well maintained and lovingly upgraded. The paint is new, inside and out, and the main home recently has been wired for a sound system. Crown molding too, has been installed throughout.

The main home is laid out for maximum living and storage space and provides both easy flow between stories with a feeling of privacy on each floor. Someone working in the office downstairs or relaxing in one of the two first-floor bedrooms could feel pleasantly secluded, while still being within easy reach of the upstairs kitchen, living and dining areas.

The first floor is reached either from a side door or a short flight of steps down from the main entryway, and contains two bedrooms; a full bath with gorgeous tile; an office with built-in cabinetry and three computer stations; and a laundry room with a pantry and lots of other storage. There is access to the backyard from the bathroom, the office and a Dutch door in the laundry room.

Also on this level is a spotless two-car garage with epoxy flooring and a large workshop with lots of cabinets and counter space.

Upstairs are the common areas, such as the kitchen, an open-plan living and dining area, a wet bar and a breakfast nook. The master suite also is upstairs, as is a half-bath and another bedroom. The master suite is spacious and full of light and features a huge walk-in closet. The master bathroom is a beautiful retreat with a spa tub, a giant shower and a large vanity with two sinks. Off the master suite is a large deck with glass sides, which the current homeowner calls her “favorite room in the house.” It provides awesome views of the Santa Monica Mountains and, on very clear days, the ocean beyond. On the Fourth of July, fireworks displays from Oxnard to Camarillo can be enjoyed from this one spot.

For the home chef or avid entertainer, the kitchen is a paradise. It is strikingly beautiful, with travertine tile floors, granite countertops, a backsplash of stone and copper tiles and cabinets of honey-colored wood. It also is uniquely functional. In the wall by the refrigerator , there is a built-in espresso machine that grinds beans and boils fresh water for each cup. The island has a pasta cooker that will have guests talking: It works like a cross between a sink, a colander and a pot in order to cook pasta and then drain away the water, while keeping space free on the range. And what a range it is. According to the current homeowner, the six-burner Wolf range is just one step away from restaurant-grade because of its heavy-duty ventilation system. It also features a grill and a griddle.

Out back, the yard is divided into a lawn and a fenced-off pool area with a swimming pool complete with a water slide. There also are apricot and apple trees.

Next to the main home, across an RV pad complete with hookups, is the guest house. Though it looks rather small from outside, it contains a surprisingly large kitchen, two nice-sized bedrooms, a living room and a laundry room. It also has its own small lawn and a fenced-in porch. Gas and electricity for the guest house are separate from the main house, taking the guesswork out of what to charge a renter for utilities.

The guest house is attached to a three-car garage, perfect for a renter’s vehicle plus extra space for whatever doesn’t fit in the main garage. There is additional parking behind the guest house and on another RV pad to the side.