That’s a Wrap: Director James Cameron Lists His Lavish California Eco-Ranch for $33M

Oscar-winning director James Cameron‘s knack for innovation, attention to detail, and sense of responsibility are equally apparent in his films and homes. He is best known for his work on blockbusters “Titanic,” “Avatar,” and “Aliens,” among others.

You might even think of his Hollister Ranch a real estate blockbuster. And he’s looking for a well-drawn ending to his stewardship of the remarkable, 102-acre estate with unrivaled ocean views. It’s where he wrote parts of “Avatar” and its sequel, thanks to those coastal views fueling his imagination, he told the Wall Street Journal.

He recently listed the beautiful, self-sustaining property for $33 million.

Cameron and his wife, Suzy Amis Cameron, purchased the horse property more than 20 years ago for $4,375,000, records show.

Since then, they’ve been beautifying the grounds and structures, reducing the carbon footprint, and upping the style quotient.

The estate runs on a solar-powered system, a wind generator, and storage for the energy they absorb. There are organic gardens for growing food, and water is supplied by two generous wells—one for agricultural use and another for drinking water.

Natural materials such as wood, glass, and stone make up the private living spaces, which include an 8,000-square-foot main house and a 2,000-square-foot guesthouse.

The main residence has five bedrooms and seven bathrooms, two offices, a gym, media room, and game room.

There is a massive great room with vaulted ceilings, highlighted by rustic-wood beams, and stone floors below. The house was designed with abundant glass doors and tall windows for an indoor-outdoor living experience and to fully capture the dramatic ocean views.

The kitchen is another highlight, with custom lighting, cabinetry, and countertops; a large dining island; Wolf range; Sub-Zero refrigerator; and other upscale appliances, plus an impressive hanging pot rack.

For outdoor recreation, there’s a tennis court, lagoon-style pool and spa, plus various trails and seating areas throughout the property. Residents can also pick their own fruit from a variety of trees.

There property comes with a 24,000-square-foot horse barn with nearby paddocks. There’s an adjacent equestrian facility that features ranch offices with a caretaker’s quarters and four apartments, offering six bedrooms and six bathrooms.

The estate is mere steps from the lovely Drake’s Beach, which is part of the pristine “Hollister Ranch Shoreline Preserve.” Surfing, fishing, diving, paddling, beach combing, and many other ocean-related activities are all on the agenda here. You can even ride your horses directly to the beach and up the coastline. How’s that for romantic?

It’s also located close to prestigious Montecito, where you just might run into A-list residents Prince Harry and Megan Markle or Oprah Winfrey, while you’re enjoying local wineries, farmers markets, chic shops, and cultural attractions.

So why would the Camerons ever want to leave this slice of paradise? The director told the Wall Street Journal that they are “scattered around too much,” owning properties in New Zealand, Canada, Manhattan Beach, CA , Crested Butte, CO, and Austin, TX.

Emily Kellenberger, of Village Properties/Forbes Global Properties, and Jeff Kruthers, of Hollister Ranch Realty, hold the listing.

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