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Classic Kensington! Chris Cosgrove exquisite Mid Century Modern estate w/ Mills Act in place! Extremely low property taxes stay with the house. Sited on just under one acre. Solar is owned outright! In the desirable north end of Kensington you enter this property via the circular driveway flanked by tall cypress trees. In Cosgrove's classic style the stacked flagstone is his signature. A formal entry of stunning Mexican onyx runs through to the impressive large formal dining room and also to the formal living room. In addition, there is a large family room and very cool Mid Century bar w/sink all overlooking the pool area.Rear wall of windows open to the lanai. Plantation shutters complete the look. One bedroom and bath is on the north side of the house and one the south side is a very spacious guest suite with bath and a sumptuous main bedroom with full bath and significant closet space. Storage space is spread out over this estate in many locations! An updated kitchen and a very generous breakfast area are found off of the dining room. Full laundry room too! Under roof yet detached is a studio w/bath and HVAC. Perfect for home office, ADU or guest quarters. Tile floor, bright and light it overlooks the pool. To the outside you will find a quality pool running the length of the house, a pool bathroom adjacent and significant patio space for entertaining. A few steps down takes you to the recently refinished tennis court with shadow lines drawn for PICKLEBALL! Where else in Kensington will you find tennis and pickleball?? Please see the supplement for additional features. Square footage represented is 3909 for the house and 520 for the studio for a total of 4429sf. Bedrooms and baths are 3BR 3.5 BA under roof and two extra baths, one in studio and one for the pool. Some exceptional features in this home are dual HVAC zones in the house, two water heaters, and two water meters...one for the landscaping (no sewer fees included) and one for the house. Room for gardening and space for an orchard! Existing blood orange and pomegranate trees beyond the tennis court on this nearly one acre parcel.Quiet side patio has an above ground spa for relaxation Consider this...an exquisite Mid Century Estate with property taxes of approx $5000 per year, paid solar, concrete 50 year roof, excellent pool and a tennis court in North Kensington Heights!!
Address |
5310 Canterbury
San Diego, CA 92116 |
Listing Status | ACTIVE |
Asking Price | $4,250,000 |
Original Listing | $4,250,000 @ 2023-08-14 |
Terms | Cash,Conventional |
Age Restriction | N/K |
Property Type | Fee Simple |
Pet Rule | Yes |
Property Restrictions | None Known |
Sales Restrictions | N/K |
Mello-Roos Fee | $0 |
HOA Fee | $0 |
Square Footage | 4429 sf |
Bedrooms | 3 + 1 optional |
Full Bathrooms | 5 |
Half Baths | 1 |
Family Room | 31x16 |
Living Room | 24x14 |
Dining Room | 18x15 |
Kichen | 17x10 |
Master Bedroom | 25x15 |
2nd Bedroom | 16x15 |
3rd Bedroom | 12x11 |
Directions | Not Provided |
Cross Street | Ridgeway |
Market Area | Metro Uptown |
Community Area | KENSINGTON |
Neighborhood | Kensington Heights |
School District | Not Listed |
County | San Diego |
Assessor Parcel# | 440-041-09-00 |
Zoning | 1 |
Geographic Areas |
Airport Compatibility Zone: Montgomery Field Community College District: San Diego CC |
Highway Locator |
East of I-15 East of I-5 South of I-8 East of I-805 East of SR-163 South of SR-52 South of SR-56 South of SR-78 |
Ocean Distance | 12.8 miles |
Year Built | 1949 (source: Assessor) |
Laundry Location | Laundry Room |
Elevator | Not Listed |
Cooling | Central Forced Air |
Heating | Natural Gas Forced Air Unit |
Sewer/Septic | Sewer Connected |
Fireplaces | 2 (FP in Family Room, FP in Living Room) |
Equipment | Gas Range |
Platform | SDMLS |
AOR | San Diego Association of REALTORS (SDAR) |
MLS Number | 230015808 |
Courtesy of | Tristani Real Estate |
https://www.californiatophomes.com/230015808
Style | Detached 1 Story |
Material | Stucco |
Lot Size | .5 to 1 AC ~ 38,767 sf |
Fencing | Full |
Topography | Level |
Roof | Concrete |
Swimming Pool | Below Ground |
Parking |
Attached
Total Spaces: 6
Garage Spaces: 2
Non-Garage Spaces:
4 -
Circular Driveway
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View | Not Listed |