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Key Details
Sold Price $2,325,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,392 sqft
Price per Sqft $971
Subdivision Kensington
MLS Listing ID 240010655
Sold Date 07/22/24
Style Detached
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
Construction Status Turnkey
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1929
Lot Size 7,915 Sqft
Acres 0.18
Property Description
Proudly nestled on a lovely corner lot in prestigious northern Kensington this original Spanish Revival home, crafted in 1929 as a model-home invites you into a world of timeless elegance and charm. Step in and discover stunning hard-wood flooring throughout the main living areas and be captivated by the living room’s magnificent barrel ceiling and artful fireplace-perfect for serene evenings and quiet gatherings. The warmth continues with the dramatic two-story entrance turret featuring an exquisite sweeping staircase adorned with Malibu tiles and magnesite floors that create a striking focal point. Art niches throughout the home add an air of sophistication and provide the perfect display spaces for your prized collections. The 26-foot primary suite is a true sanctuary, complete with a spacious private balcony that the overlooks the serene tree-lined streets and beyond. Please see supplement…
Outside, the private patio is an entertainer’s dream, designed by famed Yamada landscape architects, this outdoor retreat features a custom trickling fountain and natural lattice that surround this heaven-sent environment. Relax amongst the mature landscaping all architecturally respectful to this Spanish masterpiece. You will love the secret greenhouse and shaded south patio that enjoys original doorways from the living and dining rooms with graceful Revival arches surrounded by planting beds and greenery. Truly, an enchanting escape within your own grounds. The kitchen boasts a cozy banquet customized-into a bay-window that gazes onto the private rear patio, a built-in desk and a center island with gas burners. This property is not only a remarkable residence but a potential candidate for the Mills Act and possible tax savings. An amazing opportunity to own a piece of SanDiego history in one of the most coveted locations in the city. Welcome home!
Location
State CA
County San Diego
Community Kensington
Area Normal Heights (92116)
Zoning R-1:SINGLE
Rooms
Master Bedroom 26x13
Bedroom 2 13x13
Bedroom 3 13x12
Bedroom 4 11x10
Living Room 23x15
Dining Room 14x13
Kitchen 21x15
Interior
Interior Features Balcony, Bar, Built-Ins, Copper Plumbing Full, Kitchen Island, Shower, Sump Pump, Tile Counters
Heating Natural Gas
Flooring Carpet, Stone, Tile, Wood, Partially Carpeted, Wood Under Carpet
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type FP in Living Room
Equipment Dishwasher, Garage Door Opener, Built In Range, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Range/Stove Hood, Recirculated Exhaust Fan, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Line to Refr, Built-In, Gas Cooking
Steps No
Appliance Dishwasher, Garage Door Opener, Built In Range, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Range/Stove Hood, Recirculated Exhaust Fan, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Line to Refr, Built-In, Gas Cooking
Laundry Garage
Exterior
Exterior Feature Stucco, Wood, Wood/Stucco
Garage Detached, Garage - Side Entry, Garage - Single Door, Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces 2.0
Fence Partial, Stucco Wall, Wood
Utilities Available Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Underground Utilities, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
View Trees/Woods
Roof Type Tile/Clay
Total Parking Spaces 4
Building
Lot Description Corner Lot, Curbs, Public Street, Rear Yd Str Access, Sidewalks, Street Paved, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
Story 2
Lot Size Range .25 to .5 AC
Sewer Sewer Connected, Public Sewer
Water Meter on Property
Architectural Style Mediterranean/Spanish
Level or Stories 2 Story
Construction Status Turnkey
Others
Ownership Fee Simple
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Pets Description Yes
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Bought with Lisa P Whelihan • The Metropolitan Group