Ventura Homes with Golf Course View

Ventura Homes with Golf Course View

Welcome to Ventura County, California, where stunning coastal beauty meets vibrant community living. Nestled between the majestic Pacific Ocean and the picturesque hills of the Santa Monica Mountains, Ventura County is a true gem of Southern California. Known for its mild climate, diverse landscapes, and rich cultural heritage, this region offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure, artistic expression, and a strong sense of community.

One of the most sought-after features in Ventura County real estate is the availability of homes with breathtaking golf course views. Imagine waking up to the serene sight of lush green fairways and rolling hills, all framed by the stunning backdrop of the California sunshine. These properties not only provide a tranquil atmosphere but also offer an unparalleled lifestyle for golf enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

Whether you’re an avid golfer or simply appreciate the beauty of manicured greens, living in a home with a golf course view allows you to enjoy the best of both worlds. Spend your mornings sipping coffee on your patio while soaking in the panoramic vistas, or take a leisurely stroll through the course's scenic paths.

Ventura County’s golf communities also foster a sense of camaraderie, with opportunities to connect with neighbors who share your passion for the game. Plus, with easy access to the coast, you can balance your love for golf with sun-soaked beach days and outdoor adventures.

Explore the charm and allure of Ventura County, where every day can feel like a vacation in your very own golf course retreat!

Newest Ventura Homes with Golf Course View

$2,395,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ SR26183087 MLS ⋅ Active Status
ON THE NORTH RANCH COUNTRY CLUB GOLF COURSE with fabulous fairway views of golf course and lake, in the highly sought after luxury trending neighborhood of Ventura County/North Ranch in Westlake Village, (LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION.) lies a completely remodeled LUXURY Mediterranean home that has been done to ABSOLUTE perfection. SELLERS HAVE SPENT OVER $800,000 upgrading and refining this Mediterranean masterpiece. Every square inch, EVERY DETAIL has been done to EXCEPTIONAL MUSEUM QUALITY INSIDE AND OUTSIDE with the finest of materials and workmanship, LIKE A NEW CUSTOM HIGH END HOME. From the double door wood and forged iron front door to the Sierra Pacific exterior dual pane doors and windows throughout, new paint inside and out, maple interior doors with Emtek 'crystal' door knobs, all new 5 inch base moldings throughout, Bottega Legna solid HARDWOOD 9-INCH WIDE PLANK flooring and stairs, walker zanger tiles, Douglas fir wood-slated ceilings and beams in family room, honed seagrass limestone ledges/counters/floors/shower walls, venetian plaster and white marble fireplace in primary suite, Toto bathroom fixtures, smart switches, cathedral ceilings in living room, walk-in wet bar with custom maple cabinets and granite counters, crown moldings, gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets and seafoam granite counters, bosch stainless gas range, miele stainless dishwasher, KitchenAid oven and microwave, large sitting room off of primary suite that could be a great office, two primary suites with double door entries, lavish primary suite bath with standing soaking tub and steam shower, with seagrass honed floor and shower enclosure, frameless heavy glass shower with natural rock accent flooring, floating bathroom cabinet, huge walk-in organized closet, large covered patio with Minka fans overlooking the golf course, huge walk-out balcony off of living room with commanding golf course/lake views with spiral staircase to lower level, large backyard with grassy lawn areas and gardens, formal dining room has art glass fixture, separate breakfast area with custom built-in seating, separate laundry room off of customized three car garage, recessed lighting, thassos solid white marble entry, plantation shutters, custom closet doors, new landscaping and irrigation system, new outdoor wall lights, new landscape lighting front and back, security camera system, so many gorgeous upgrades . . PERFECTION PERSONIFIED IN PRIME NORTH RANCH. CONCESSIONS.

4570 Rayburn, Westlake Village
$5,285,000
5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 26875523 MLS ⋅ Active Status
North Ranch Private PromontoryBehind private gates, on 1.67 hilltop acres, a few seconds away the recently renovated North Ranch Golf and Tennis Club, this exceptionally rare single-level estate was built for one purpose: hosting people well. The elevation gives you both ends of the day. Sunrise off one side, sunset off the other, visible from every room in the house. It also gives you the kind of privacy that comes from sitting above everything rather than screening yourself from it. Then there's the flow, which is the whole point. Single-level living is the rarest thing in North Ranch, and here the home moves on one plane. No bottlenecks, no pocket of the house where guests get stranded. A formal entry opens the sequence. A wood-paneled library and office follows under a coffered ceiling with leaded glass. The formal dining room carries a butler's pantry for the nights that call for real service. The kitchen is where the house makes its case. Cristallo quartzite surfaces, four ovens, dual Sub-Zero refrigeration, dual dishwashers. Four ovens is not a decorative spec, it is the difference between a dinner for six and a dinner for twenty-four, and two dishwashers means the cleanup never becomes the evening. It opens directly to the family room and to an under-lit Cristallo bar, a slab of stone that glows from within and pulls every guest toward it. Speaking as someone who cooked professionally for years, this is a kitchen you could actually run service out of, positioned so the cook is never separated from the party. The primary suite retreats into a spa environment: steam shower, soaking tub with inline heater so the water holds temperature, and custom cabinetry. Secondary bedrooms sit deliberately apart from the entertaining spaces.Outdoors, the scale changes. Covered sitting areas on both the sunrise and sunset sides. Generous pool and spa. Built-in barbecue. Flowing pond. Two natural gas fire pits. An oversized putting and chipping green. Mature landscaping on full drip irrigation encloses all of it. The systems back the ambition. 107 owned solar panels, a whole-home backup generator so a grid outage never ends a dinner party, comprehensive security, keypad access, and dual EV charging. And when you'd rather someone else cook, the 805 dining corridor is minutes away. Nonna's Trattoria, Tuscany Il Ristorante, and Brent's Deli at the Promenade. Lala Land Coffee Red-O. This is one of the few pockets in Ventura County where world-class golf, a genuine restaurant scene, and total hilltop privacy sit within the same few minutes. Private, single-level, walkable to the club, and impossible to replicate.

1403 Kingsboro Court, Westlake Village
$6,900,000
6 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 26874259 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Reduced $2,100,000 from previous original list price! Set on a private 5.56-acre corner lot inside prestigious guard-gated Sherwood Country Club, 3063 Stafford Road offers sweeping views of the Santa Monica Mountains and overlooks the 4th, 5th, and 6th holes of Sherwood Lake Club, recently purchased by Rick Caruso. The property is roughly a half mile from the Lake Club Clubhouse, where an extensive renovation is now underway. This estate features 7,316 square feet with 6 bedrooms and 6 baths, including a gourmet chef's kitchen with Viking appliances, elegant living spaces with fireplaces and French doors opening to expansive lawns, a home theater, and richly appointed library. A rare opportunity with flexible terms in one of Southern California's most coveted enclaves.

3063 W Stafford Road, Thousand Oaks
$979,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 226003971 MLS ⋅ Active Under Contract Status
Stunning single-story home with beautiful golf course views, ideally located just off the 14th green of prestigious Sunset Hills Golf Course and directly across from the clubhouse. Just through a gated courtyard as you enter the front door welcomes you into a spacious living room featuring vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting, an elegant fireplace, and seamless flow into the gourmet kitchen. The updated kitchen offers a breakfast bar, custom cabinetry, built-in range, pantry, and convenient access to the courtyard and two-car garage.Down the hallway are two generously sized guest bedrooms with ample closet space and an updated guest bathroom with a modern vanity and upgraded tub/shower surround. The spacious primary suite features vaulted ceilings, stunning golf course views, a large mirrored walk-in closet, with organizers, and an upgraded ensuite bath with dual sinks, an oversized granite vanity, abundant cabinetry, and an oversized walk-in shower with bench seating and multiple shower heads.The beautifully upgraded grounds feature drought-tolerant landscaping, artificial grass, a covered patio, built-in BBQ, and grassy area perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Additional highlights include wood flooring throughout, updated doors and molding, and dual-pane windows. Situated in a quiet, desirable neighborhood with access to highly rated Conejo Valley schools, this exceptional home combines comfort, style, and an unbeatable golf course location.

4176 Minnecota Drive, Thousand Oaks
$1,695,000
5 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ SR26181416 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Located in West Simi Valley, this 2023-built home offers 4,036 sq. ft., five bedrooms, and 5.5 bathrooms on a private gated lot with mountain and Sinaloa Golf Course views. The property is part of a private three-parcel gated community with two homes and one vacant lot. The gated entry leads to a prestigious house with custom iron and glass double doors. The main level features an open floor plan with high ceilings, engineered white oak flooring, Milgard windows and doors, a living room with fireplace and built-in bar with wine refrigerator, dining area, and family room connected to the kitchen. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, Viking dishwasher, Thor Chef gas range, built-in KitchenAid refrigerator, double oven, microwave, quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, and a large walk-in pantry. The kitchen and family room enjoy a large patio overlooking the view of the mountains. The first floor includes one ensuite bedroom, custom closet, and powder room. Upstairs are four additional ensuite bedrooms, a utility room with washer and dryer, and a primary suite with private balcony overlooking Sinaloa Golf Course. The primary bathroom features marble flooring, oversized shower, soaking tub, and custom fixtures. Additional features include two 5-ton HVAC units, tankless water heater, Cat 5/6 wiring, fire sprinklers, finished two-car garage, new landscaping, and vinyl fencing. Conveniently located near Albertsons shopping center, Carl’s Jr., 24 Hour Fitness, and less than four miles from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Wood Ranch Golf Club.

276 Capri, Simi Valley
$9,525,000
6 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ 226003882 MLS ⋅ Active Status
There are homes that impress, and then there are homes that simply feel extraordinary from the moment you arrive.Set behind private gates within an intimate enclave of just twelve custom residences, 4400 Oak Place Drive is a remarkable new estate surrounded by the beauty of North Ranch Country Club. Here, the golf course wraps gracefully around the community's peninsula like setting, spanning the property's half acre lot and creating an extraordinary sense of openness, privacy, and connection to the landscape.Inside, natural light becomes part of the architecture. Expansive walls of glass illuminate the interiors throughout the day, while massive pocket doors disappear almost entirely, dissolving the boundaries between indoors and out. Living spaces extend effortlessly toward the pool, terraces, and golf course beyond, capturing the very essence of the Southern California indoor outdoor lifestyle.The interiors strike a beautiful balance between contemporary architecture and organic warmth. Wide plank wood floors flow beneath soaring, light filled spaces, complemented by natural stone, glass, warm wood tones, architectural millwork, and thoughtfully integrated lighting. Fluted wood detailing, floating shelving, dramatic stone surfaces, and a striking glass staircase bring texture and dimension to the home while maintaining an atmosphere that feels refined, calm, and remarkably livable.At the heart of the residence, the kitchen is as functional as it is sculptural. Outfitted with professional grade Wolf appliances, extensive custom cabinetry, substantial stone surfaces, and beautifully integrated details, it was designed equally for everyday living and effortless entertaining. Just beyond, a dramatic illuminated onyx bar glows like a piece of art; one of several moments throughout the home where craftsmanship becomes part of the experience.The primary suite is a retreat unto itself. A warm wood-clad ceiling draws the eye across the expansive bedroom, while walls of glass frame the golf course and open the suite directly to the outdoors. Its spa inspired bath is wrapped in richly veined stone, with an oversized glass enclosed shower, floating dual vanity, sculptural lighting, and a serene palette that feels more reminiscent of a private resort than a residence.Yet for all its exceptional finishes, what makes 4400 Oak Place Drive unforgettable is the way the home feels.Wake to soft morning light filtering through walls of glass. Open the doors and allow the California breeze to move freely through the house. Spend afternoons beside the pool, take to the private pickleball court, or simply enjoy the expansive backyard as the fairways of North Ranch stretch beyond. With an oversized outdoor setting bordering the golf course, the property offers a rare sense of space and recreation without sacrificing its connection to the surrounding landscape. As evening falls, watch the interiors take on an entirely different character as stone, wood, and architectural lighting begin to glow.Here, luxury is not simply something you see. It is something you experience; in the light, the openness, the craftsmanship, and the effortless connection between home and landscape.Estates of this caliber are rare. A setting like this is rarer still.4400 Oak Place Drive is more than a beautiful new home. It is a private expression of modern California living, where architecture, craftsmanship, and nature exist as one.

4400 Oak Place Drive, Westlake Village
$1,795,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ V1-38195 MLS ⋅ Active Under Contract Status
Enjoy the unique lifestyle that comes with living on the golf course! Positioned on a premier corner golf course lot within Las Posas Estates, this expansive Single-Story residence captures sweeping fairway vistas and picturesque mountain views, with snow-capped peaks emerging after winter rains. Overlooking the 8th fairway of the Arnold Palmer-designed Las Posas Country Club golf course, the backyard unfolds as a private retreat, complete with a pool and spa set against an open golf course backdrop--ideal for both relaxed living and elevated entertaining. Lush fig ivy walls surround the pool area, enhancing privacy while preserving the beauty of the setting, as vibrant flowering blooms add color and seasonal charm. Mature citrus, avocado, fig and apple trees further complement the grounds, creating a true garden-to-table lifestyle - all just a short golf cart ride from the clubhouse amenities. Spanning over 3,800 square feet on approximately 0.71 acres, the home offers a thoughtfully designed open-concept great room with an inviting bar area, pool table, and a wood-burning fireplace--creating a warm and inviting setting for gathering and entertaining. A separate living room features a gas fireplace, adding an additional layer of comfort and ambiance. A functional kitchen with a breakfast nook provides a comfortable space for everyday dining and connection. Offering four spacious bedrooms and three well-appointed baths, including a serene primary suite and a flexible fourth bedroom or office, the layout delivers both comfort and versatility to suit a variety of lifestyle needs. Retaining its Mid-Century character and ready for thoughtful updates, this home presents a rare opportunity to reimagine a classic in an exceptional setting. The coveted corner location enhances curb appeal, privacy, and long-term versatility, including potential ADU opportunities (buyer to verify), making this a rare offering in one of Camarillo's most sought-after golf course communities. More than a home, this is a lifestyle!

1356 Fairway Drive, Camarillo
$975,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ SR26176719 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Beautiful single-story golf course home located in the gated Island Villas community at River Ridge. This spacious residence is the largest one-story floor plan in the tract and features brand-new flooring. The bright, open floor plan offers vaulted ceilings, a large living room with a fireplace, a formal dining room, and a versatile conversation alcove that's perfect for a home office, den, or reading area. The kitchen features a breakfast nook. The spacious primary suite includes a dressing area, dual vanities, a soaking tub, and a separate walk-in shower. Additional highlights include an attached two-car garage and access to the community pool, spa, and tennis courts. Enjoy peaceful golf course living in a desirable gated community just moments from River Ridge's 36 holes of championship golf, with easy access to shopping, dining, beaches, and major freeways. Available now.

2117 Bermuda Dunes, Oxnard
$535,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ V1-38111 MLS ⋅ Active Status
GORGEOUS GOLF COURSE VIEWS! Enjoy beautiful, wide-open golf course and mountain views from this Brentwood model in Leisure Village. Offering nearly 1,000 sq. ft. with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this home enjoys a wonderful location overlooking one of the community's beautiful greenbelts and golf course. The covered rear patio is the perfect place to relax, enjoy the peaceful surroundings and take in the views.Leisure Village is Camarillo's premier 55+ gated community, offering an active lifestyle with amenities galore! Residents enjoy a par-3 golf course, pool and spa, fitness center, tennis, pickleball, bocce, billiards, ceramics, woodshop, library, clubs, activities and so much more. The community also features around-the-clock security and three guarded gates. HOA dues include water, sewer, trash, cable TV, internet, landscaping, exterior paint and stucco maintenance, master insurance and access to the community's extensive recreational facilities. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy beautiful views and all that Leisure Village has to offer!

20209 Village 20, Camarillo
$9,995,000
5 Beds ⋅ 8 Baths ⋅ 226003749 MLS ⋅ Active Status
THE ESTATE AT STAFFORD | SHERWOODThe sellers have now moved out, presenting a rare opportunity to experience this magnificent estate with fresh eyes--and envision it entirely as your own. Bring your vision, your style and your imagination to a residence offering the scale, architecture, setting and resort-caliber amenities to become something truly extraordinary.Welcome to The Estate at Stafford, one of Lake Sherwood's most distinctive residences--an approximately 10,800-square-foot architectural estate set behind the prestigious guard gates of Sherwood, overlooking the rolling fairways and water features of Sherwood Country Club's Jack Nicklaus-designed championship course, with sweeping Santa Monica Mountain views.One of the first custom homes in Sherwood and designed by acclaimed architect Sidney Drasnin, the residence spans three levels on nearly three-quarters of an acre, seamlessly connected by a private elevator. A soaring double-height foyer, sculptural wrought-iron staircase and French doors opening toward expansive terraces create an unforgettable sense of arrival.Grand yet remarkably livable interiors include formal living and dining rooms, bespoke fireplaces and a richly paneled library reminiscent of Hollywood's great estates. At the heart of the home, a chef's kitchen with separate prep kitchen and butler's pantry flows into an oversized great room with casual dining, dramatic stone fireplace and full sunken bar, opening seamlessly to the resort-style grounds.Five bedrooms include dual primary suites, each with private terraces and spa-inspired amenities. Generously proportioned secondary bedrooms provide exceptional accommodations for family and guests, with one currently configured as an office. An upstairs kitchenette and additional laundry room enhance effortless multi-level living.Then there is what lies below.The lower level transforms the estate into a private entertainment destination with a screening room, billiards area, full bar and multiple lounge spaces reminiscent of an exclusive private club. A temperature-controlled wine cellar accommodating approximately 2,200 bottles and private sauna complete the experience.Outside, the setting becomes the showpiece. A spectacular full-length terrace overlooks the picturesque island green with panoramic golf course, water and mountain views. The grounds unfold like a private resort with pool and spa, outdoor kitchen, fireplace and multiple dining and conversation areas--equally suited to intimate sunset evenings or entertaining on a grand scale. A 49-panel solar system with dual LG battery storage adds modern efficiency.Beyond the estate is the extraordinary Sherwood lifestyle. Sherwood Country Club offers championship golf, tennis, pickleball, swimming, fine dining and an elegant clubhouse, while Sherwood Lake Club features the nation's first ''Bear's Best'' par-3 course and newly renovated Lake Club Grill.All this approximately 20 miles from Malibu, 39 miles from Beverly Hills and moments from exceptional shopping, dining, wellness and the Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village.Homes can be remodeled. Interiors can be reimagined. Styles can be transformed. But extraordinary architecture, nearly three-quarters of an acre, approximately 10,800 square feet, guard-gated privacy and a front-row position overlooking one of Southern California's most prestigious golf courses cannot simply be recreated.Now vacant and ready for its next chapter, The Estate at Stafford invites you to see beyond what it has been--and imagine everything it can become.Bring your vision. Create your masterpiece. Give yourself the lifestyle you so richly deserve. Give yourself The Estate at Stafford.

240 W Stafford Road, Thousand Oaks
$2,277,000
5 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 226003703 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Welcome to the epitome of an exemplary residence. Situated in the prestigious Country Club Estates,offering breathtaking golf course and mountain views. Featuring the highly sought-after Santa Barbara floor plan, this exceptional home blends elegance, comfort, and functionality.Upon entry, you are greeted by a grand foyer with dual sweeping staircases, setting the tone for the home's open layout and sophisticated design. The formal living room offers a warm fireplace, perfect for relaxing, while the adjacent dining room impresses with soaring two-story ceilings--ideal for hosting memorable gatherings.The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, perfect for hosting gathering, seamlessly opening to the spacious family room with fireplace. It features a 6-burner cooktop with griddle, dual ovens, an oversized center island, abundant cabinetry, a built-in desk, and a butler's pantry--perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. The main level also includes a private office or den, a powder room, and a guest bedroom with its own ensuite bathroom, walk-in closet providing comfort and convenience for visitors.Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized secondary bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bath. The luxurious primary suite offers a true retreat, complete with a sitting area, with views of the city andmountains, dual walk-in closets, dual vanities, a large walk-in shower, and a soaking tub designed for relaxation.Step outside to your private entertainer's backyard, featuring a newer built oversized pool, spa, grotto with slide and baja shelf, perfect to enjoy on those hot summer days. Cozy up around the fire pit, or enjoy the lush grassy areas--perfect for gatherings or peaceful evenings at home.Additional highlights include a spacious laundry room with built-in cabinetry, a 4-car garage, and a prime location with only one neighboring property, offering added privacy.This is a rare opportunity to own a remarkable home in one of the area's most desirable communities. Close to shopping centers, schools and freeway.

12478 Nelson Road, Moorpark
$3,999,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ SR26163044 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Discover TRUE LUXURY where timeless architectural design and quality merges with inspired country club living and unique ENDURING investment class value. With the luxury trend STRONGLY moving in the direction of Ventura County/North Ranch neighborhoods in idyllic Westlake Village, ‘SANCTUARY’ . . . is one of the most prolific and extraordinary SINGLE STORY (couple steps) and privately GATED VIEW ESTATES anywhere in the world . . . where CUSTOM WORLD CLASS LUXURY (completely remodeled and updated, shows like NEW construction) Contemporary architecture is sited on OVER 300 feet of Golf Course, Lake and Creekside FRONTAGE, (YOU READ THAT CORRECTLY . . . OVER 300 FEET, complete with your own PRIVATE FOREST WITH CREEK. Located in the heart of North Ranch on the North Ranch Country Club golf course and SURROUNDED by SOLD Multi-Million-Dollar estates up to $13 Million, the STARS ALIGN with the premium highly sought after location, the RARE and valuable estate grounds with EXPLOSIVE VIEWS and the high end ultra expensive architectural custom construction. REPLACEMENT COST WOULD EASILY EXCEED $7 million. There are numerous botanical gardens, lemon trees, grape vines and fragrant jasmine that lie under massive canopies of majestic oak trees, sycamores, olive trees and specimen palms and ferns. The ZEN-LIKE indoor/outdoor living experience is breathtaking. DRENCHED IN NATURAL LIGHT with multiple sky-lights, the TIMELESS BEAUTY of Wood, Glass and Stone with MASSIVE TOWERING TIMBERS, open beamed ceilings are hand-crafted by master artisans into a BOLD Rustic Contemporary work of art. OPEN CONCEPT is taken to an entirely new level with the continuation of the open beamed ceilings in all living areas and 'sight lines.' The sense of WIDE-OPEN space transcends all boundaries and limits. The EXPLOSIVE HEAD-ON VIEWS transform the 30,492 Sq. Ft architect-designed ESTATE GROUNDS into a 20-acre botanical paradise. Expansive rolling green lawns, waterfalls, your own running creek, stone pathways, decks, custom all-tiled pool and spa, outdoor kitchen, colorful boulders, Fire & Water bowls. This is so much more than a place to call home, The 4,642 Sq. Ft ONE STORY (couple steps) estate is LUXURY PERSONIFIED with new wide plank white oak hardwood floors, new Andersen black sliders and doors, massive wood beams with steel girding, smooth plaster elevations, artisan tiles inside and out, way too much to mention . .CONCESSIONS. ALSO For Lease at $27,500/mo.

4514 Rayburn, Westlake Village
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