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Most homes greet you at a front door. This one greets you in a courtyard — mature trees overhead, a wood-burning fireplace, the soft movement of water — and asks you to slow down before you’ve even arrived. This is a property designed with intention — where every detail, from the locally sourced wood beams overhead to the alder-trimmed doors and walls of French doors, was chosen to create something that feels less like a house and more like a state of mind. Light moves through the space differently here. So does time. The heart of the home is a chef’s kitchen that flows seamlessly into living, dining, and outdoor spaces — appointed with a walk-in butler’s pantry, and anchored by a handcrafted staircase that connects the home’s generous layout. Four fireplaces add warmth and character throughout. The first floor presents a formal living room, a full guest suite, a private office, and an indoor current pool — a rare amenity that transforms the daily ritual of movement into something genuinely restorative, regardless of the season. Beyond the residence, a detached workshop powered by a 600-amp commercial-grade meter stands ready for any creative or professional endeavor at the highest level. Oversized garages, open land, and thoughtful utility infrastructure support a property built not just for living, but for building something meaningful. The equestrian facilities are equally serious: three stables, two tack rooms, a lighted 100’ x 200’ arena, and a 60’ round pen — a complete, competition-ready setup on land near Cuyamaca Rancho State Park and its 100+ miles of riding trail Thriving oaks, mature fruit trees, owned solar, and 8.56 private acres partly bordered by forest service land complete an estate that is as rare as it is refined. To live here is not simply to own a remarkable property. It is to inhabit a way of life that most people only imagine. Now entertaining offers between $2,825,000 and $2,900,000.
| Address |
23835 Viejas Grade
Descanso, CA 91916 |
| Listing Status | Active |
| Asking Price | $2,825,000 |
| On Market Date | $2,825,000 @ May 2, 2026 |
| Listed / On-Market Entered | May 2, 2026 |
| Original Entry | May 2, 2026 |
| Property Condition | Turnkey,Updated/Remodeled |
| Square Footage | 6852 sf |
| Flooring | Carpet, Stone, Wood |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Full Bathrooms | 4 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Directions | Cross Street: Oak Grove Dr. |
| Market Area | 91916 - Descanso |
| Neighborhood | Descanso |
| Complex | Descanso |
| School District | Not Listed |
| Age Restriction | 0 |
| Property Type | |
| Mello-Roos Fee | $0 |
| HOA Fee | $0 |
| County | San Diego |
| Assessor Parcel# | 4053411800 |
| Zoning | AGRICULTUR |
| Geographic Areas | |
| Highway Locator |
East of I-15 East of I-5 North of I-8 East of I-805 East of SR-163 East of SR-67 |
| Ocean Distance | 34.3 miles |
| Style | Single Family Residence |
| Material | Not Listed |
| Lot Size | ~ 372,873 sf |
| Fencing | Not Listed |
| Topography | Not Listed |
| Swimming Pool | Indoor, In Ground, Exercise Pool, Heated with Propane, Heated, See Remarks, Electric Heat |
| Patio | Concrete |
| Accessibility | 32 Inch Or More Wide Doors, Entry Slope Less Than 1 Foot, Parking |
| Parking |
Paved
Driveway
Total Spaces: 12
Garage Spaces: 6
Non-Garage Spaces:
0 -
6.00
|
| View | Mountain(s), Trees/Woods, Courtyard |
| Year Built | 2007 |
| Laundry Location | Individual Room,Upper Level,See Remarks |
| Elevator | Not Listed |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Heating | Propane, Forced Air |
| Fireplaces | Gas,Primary Bedroom,Wood Burning,Patio,Living Room,Family Room (1) |
| Security | Security System |
| Interior Features | Wet Bar, High Ceilings, Unfurnished, Granite Counters, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Ceiling Fan(s), Stone Counters, Sunken Living Room, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Crown Molding, Built-in Features, 2 Staircases, Storage, Home Automation System |
| Additional Parcels | No |
| Appliances | Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Propane Water Heater, Dishwasher |
| Appliances | Yes |
| Assessments | No |
| Association | No |
| Association Fee 2 | 0 |
| Attached Garage | No |
| Below Grade Finished Area | 0 |
| Carport Spaces | 0 |
| Construction Materials | Stucco |
| Cooling | Yes |
| Eating Area | Dining Room, Area, Separated |
| Heating | Yes |
| Land Lease | No |
| Laundry | Yes |
| Levels | Two |
| Living Area Source | Assessor |
| Lot Features | Sprinklers Drip System, Sprinkler System |
| Lot Size Source | Assessor |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Main Level Bathrooms | 0 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 0 |
| New Construction | No |
| Number Of Units Total | 0 |
| Number Remotes | 0 |
| Parking | Yes |
| Patio | Yes |
| Pool Private | No |
| Property Attached | No |
| Sprinklers | Yes |
| View | Yes |
| Well Depth | 0 |
| Well Gallons Per Minute | 0 |
| Well Pump Horsepower | 0 |
| Well Report | No |
| Platform | CRMLS |
| AOR | San Diego |
| MLS Number | 260010615SD |
| Courtesy of | Compass |
| Listing Agent | Richard Spiering & Knute Brookshier |
https://www.californiatophomes.com/260010615SD