1243 Crest Drive Active Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Encinitas,CA 92024
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,658 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,092
Subdivision Encinitas
MLS Listing ID 240021773
Style Detached
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1987
Lot Size 0.680 Acres
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.
Location
State CA
County San Diego
Community Encinitas
Area Encinitas (92024)
Rooms
Family Room 15x19
Dining Room 17x11
Kitchen 18x11
Interior
Heating Electric,Natural Gas,Solar
Flooring Laminate,Tile
Fireplaces Number 3
Fireplaces Type FP in Living Room,FP in Master BR,Fire Pit
Equipment Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Garage Door Opener,Microwave,Pool/Spa/Equipment,Solar Panels,Washer,Freezer,Ice Maker,Counter Top
Laundry Laundry Room
Exterior
Exterior Feature Wood/Stucco
Garage Attached
Garage Spaces 2.0
Fence Full
View Evening Lights,Mountains/Hills,Parklike,Valley/Canyon,Bluff,City Lights
Roof Type Composition
Building
Story 1
Sewer Septic Installed
Water Meter on Property
Others
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional