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1243 Crest Drive

Encinitas, CA 92024

$3,995,000

List Price

4

bed Beds

4

shower Baths

3,658 sqft

straighten / sqft

1987

calendar_month Built

Property Description

Natural meets exceptional on Crest Drive at this private Hacienda-style estate on a 29,600 sqft lot. Tucked in a pastoral canyon, this 4BD, 3.5BA single-level is awash in natural beauty w/ pastel bluffs & native landscape, recalling an earlier time. Kick back on the rambling property with arched doorways, Saltillo floors, wraparound porches and endless outdoor spaces. The kitchen & family room open onto the bluff-side patio & kiva; The primary bedroom features an adobe fireplace and French doors. A detached guest casita has a full kitchen and fireplace. Fun feature: A donkey barn. Uniquely set against the bluffs, this private Hacienda-style estate reveals wild enchantment and refined warmth, setting the scene for a strikingly distinctive experience. Tucked off a private driveway in a pastoral canyon, the house invites guests to bask in natural beauty. Seamlessly blended into native canyon habitat, the rambling property is Southwestern-inspired with arched doorways, Saltillo floors, wraparound porches and endless communal outdoor spaces. There’s a spectacular backyard with a waterfall spa, firepit and Eastern canyon views toward Rancho Santa Fe, dotted with hot air balloons. Connection is a design priority. Three of the four bedrooms connect to the family room, which opens onto the sprawling bluff-side patio through 14-ft bifold doors. Similar to Sedona’s Red Rocks, the bluffs dramatically change color in the light. At sunrise, grab your coffee and wake up to illuminated vistas. Come evening, the corner kiva is the centerpiece for cocktails and conviviality. Laidback luxury thrives here. The primary bedroom features an adobe fireplace and French doors opening onto the backyard, where owls provide the nightly soundtrack. Spilling onto an outdoor dining area, the livingroom and dining room is warmed over with a large fireplace. Entertaining is seamless: The kitchen boasts 3 ovens, 2 dishwashers and a 6-burner Dacor stainless stove-top. The 750 sqft Casita features a full kitchen, bath, fireplace and wraparound porch with canyon views. A carport is equipped for RV parking while the garage features a Honduras mahogany door. Fun feature: A donkey barn, replete with a vintage mission bell, can easily be transformed into an art studio, She Shed or mini-office. Proximity is one of the big boasts on Crest. Aside from being one of the most picturesque streets in North County, where walkers savor ocean views, the neighborhood is close to the 5 Freeway and plugged into the energetic Encinitas lifestyle. Beaches, hiking and downtown Encinitas are close by. Meanwhile, the conveniences of El Camino Real are a quick jaunt.

Listing Information

List Price $3,995,000
Status Active
MLS 240021773SD
Type Residential
Subtype Single Family Residence
Year Built 1987
Lot Size 29,620
Structure Size 3,658
DOM 67
Courtesy Of Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Listing Agent Rande Turner DRE#00857729
Co-Listing Agent Melissa James DRE#02041041

Interior Features

Laundry Information
Location(s) Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
Bedroom Information
Features Bedroom on Main Level
Total Bedroom
Bedrooms 4
Total Bathroom
Bathrooms 4
Flooring Information
Material Laminate, Tile
Fireplace Information
Features Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Additional Information
Additional Features Separate/Formal Dining Room, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary, Walk-In Closet(s)
Cooling Type
Cooling Type None

Exterior Information

Other Structures
Structures Guest House Detached
Features Covered, Patio
View Yes

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Listing information courtesy of: Rande Turner, Melissa James, Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty 858-945-8896. *Based on information from the Association of REALTORS/Multiple Listing as of Nov 19th, 2024 at 8:23 PM and/or other sources. Display of MLS data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.