Sold
5249 Marlborough Drive
San Diego CA, 92116
$2,350,000
$743.91 per sqft
Sold
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,159 sqft
Residential
Built in 1928
Listed by Miles Brannan with Keller Williams Realty 619-873-2700
Located in stunning and coveted Kensington Heights neighborhood, a 5 minute walk from the Village and easy access to freeways. Your home features all that is desirable about this quintessential community-Built in 1928, this historical and luxurious 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath Mediterranean style home sits on 1/3 acre overlooking a beautiful canyon and bike path. Enter through the gated Spanish style courtyard, complete with custom bricks, covered walkways to the front door with speak easy grill. Downstairs features vaulted ceilings and French doors in the living room, expansive dining room, library, spacious guest room, 1.5 bathrooms, laundry room with hardwood floors and tile throughout. Kitchen boasts granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and sink, pantry closet and a cozy breakfast nook. Ascend upstairs via the hand-forged decorative steel railing to 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and large master bedroom complete with 2 walk-in closets. The backyard is ideal for entertaining large groups with pool, jacuzzi, large community room and workshop. (Outside mural by the pool was painted by famed local artist Lynette Heitman). The community or "Rumpus" room is perfect for an ADU, guest room or possibly reception area for small groups. It is said that the mural painted on the walls in this room was the work of renowned Peruvian artist Alberto Vargas in the 1940's. Further down the path, there are terraced gardens with a variety of plants and trees including Eucalyptus, Melaleuca, avocado, grapefruit, Meyer lemon, fig, tangerine, loquat, Cherimoya and Sapota. The (real) 2 car garage offers extra room for work benches and/or storage. Additional driveway parking for 4 cars and plenty of street parking is available. This home is truly the gem of Kensington!
PTP2301220
MLSⓇ ID
January 28, 2023
Listed
March 23, 2024
Updated
Map
5249 Marlborough Drive
San Diego CA, 92116
Interior Features
Total Stories
2
Bedrooms
5
Total Bathrooms
3.5
Interior Features
Jack and Jill Bath, Multiple Primary Suites, Primary Suite, Utility Room, Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop
Laundry Description
Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Floor Description
Carpet, Tile, Wood
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Description
Living Room
Cooling
No
Cooling Description
None
Heating
No
Exterior/Building Features
Lot Size
0.34 Acres
Lot Features
0-1 Unit/Acre
Roof
Spanish Tile
Sewer
Public Sewer
School Information
School District
San Diego Unified
Other Property Details
Area Name
92116 - Normal Heights
Days on Market
10
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Parking
Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, On Street
Parking Total
4
View
Yes
View Description
Courtyard, Canyon, Pool, Trees/Woods
County
San Diego
Water Source
Public
Pool
Yes
Pool Features
In Ground
Zoning
R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES
Buyer Agency Compensation
2.5%
Listing History
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
5/18/2023 | Sold | $2,350,000 |
Listing Contact: 619-873-2700
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