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5282 Marlborough Drive San Diego, CA 92116
4 Beds
4 Baths
2,392 SqFt
Key Details
Sold Price $2,325,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,392 sqft
Price per Sqft $971
Subdivision Kensington
MLS Listing ID 240010655SD
Sold Date 07/22/24
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
Construction Status Turnkey
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1929
Lot Size 7,914 Sqft
Acres 0.1817
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
Area 92116 - Normal Heights
Zoning R-1:SINGLE
Rooms
Other Rooms Shed(s)
Basement Sump Pump
Ensuite Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Interior
Interior Features Built-in Features, Balcony, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Tile Counters, Bar, Walk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Location Gas Dryer Hookup,In Garage
Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Carpet, Stone, Tile, Wood
Fireplaces Type Living Room
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Built-In Range, Built-In, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Oven, Gas Cooking, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, VentedExhaust Fan
Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Exterior
Garage Concrete, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Private, Garage Faces Side
Garage Spaces 2.0
Garage Description 2.0
Fence Partial, Stucco Wall, Wood
Pool None
Utilities Available Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
View Y/N Yes
View Trees/Woods
Porch Rear Porch, Enclosed, Patio, Porch
Parking Type Concrete, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Private, Garage Faces Side
Total Parking Spaces 4
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Corner Lot, Drip Irrigation/Bubblers, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinkler System
Story 2
Entry Level Two
Architectural Style Mediterranean
Level or Stories Two
Additional Building Shed(s)
New Construction No
Construction Status Turnkey
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 4400441400
Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Financing Conventional
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Bought with Lisa Whelihan • The Metropolitan Group