4979 Cresita Drive | College Park
$1,425,000 |
4979 Cresita Drive, San Diego, CA 92115
Stunning 1930's Spanish masterpiece with the perfect blend of vintage character and modern upgrades. Fabulous 4 Bedroom & 3 Bath, 3300 SF single-level floorplan. Incredible original details including hardwood & tiled floors, beamed ceilings with hand painted detail, vintage lighting & fixtures, built-in alcoves, Great Room with fireplace & separate library, formal dining room with French doors to its own private patio & so much more. Beauty is around every corner. Large updated kitchen with custom cabinetry, quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, pantry & sunny breakfast nook. French doors open onto a lovely outdoor dining patio with fireplace. Gorgeous gardens surround the home, with charming seating areas, tiled fountain, succulents & citrus trees creating a magical oasis.
Situated grandly on its oversized 9,200 SF sweeping corner lot, and tucked behind masses of mature agaves, palms, rosemary and Arabian lilac, this home enjoys a location that is both private and serene. Walking up the front entry steps, the beauty of the well-tended gardens and charming flagstone patio welcome you. Around every corner is a lovely architectural detail such as original wrought iron window scrollwork, brick pathways, secret garden patios, and an arched stairway leading to an attached two car garage. Accessed by stairs at the rear of the home, a stand-up basement offers room for extra storage or wine cellar. High craftmanship detail and design elements are also featured throughout the home's interior, including rough-hewn exposed ceiling beams with hand-painted detail in both the entry and living rooms, wrought iron grills and handrails, arched doorways, built-in alcoves and shelving, built-in copper firewood box next to the living room fireplace, hardwood floors with faux-peg detail, and magnesite tiled floors.
Other highlights include a private master bedroom suite with large walk-in closet & en-suite bathroom with soaking tub & separate glass shower... generously sized second and third bedrooms, each with large closets and built-in corner alcoves.. plus spacious fourth bedroom with private bathroom and its own separate entrance, ideal for guest suite. All 3 bathrooms have been tastefully updated. Additionally, there is forced air central heating system, with newer furnace.. ample closets and storage areas.. and separate laundry room.
Beautiful gardens surround the home and offer lovely views from every window.. a lush paradise with citrus trees including tangerine, lime, kumquat and lemon, fruit trees including apple & fig, mature junipers, pepper & pine trees, grapevines, roses & succulents.
