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5249 Marlborough Drive

Normal Heights CA, 92116

$2,350,000


$743.91 per sqft

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5 Beds

3.5 Baths

3,159 sqft

Residential

Built in 1928

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 gar

PTP2301220

MLS ID

January 28, 2023

Listed

February 15, 2024

Updated

Map

5249 Marlborough Drive
Normal Heights CA, 92116

Interior Features

Total Stories

2


Bedrooms

5 Beds


Bathrooms

3.5 Baths


Laundry Description

Gas, Washer 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

Sidewalks, Foothills, Suburban


Roof

Spanish Tile


Sewer

Public Sewer

School Information

School District

San Diego Unified School District

Other Property Details

Days on Market

55


Garage

Yes


Garage Spaces

2


Parking

Garage(Garage, Garage Door Opener), Non-Garage(Driveway, Street)


Parking Total

4


View

Yes


View Description

Valley/Canyon, Courtyard, Trees/Woods


County

San Diego


Water Source

Public


Pool

No


Pool Features

In Ground


Zoning

R-1:SINGLE


Buyer Agency Compensation

2.5%

Listed by Keller Williams Realty, Miles Brannan,
Listing Contact: 619-332-7840 

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