A Spanish gem in the heart of Kensington, San Diego.

This Kensington home  has harming details & floor plan plus a tasteful remodel in 2007 make this a joy to call home. Sited south with plenty of windows provides a sunny disposition. Perfect for the buyer seeking architectural charm with modern convenience.

Move-in ready home with no remodel projects required. Beautifully designed backyard garden includes a classical fountain, a bougainvillea tree from the 1920's, a delightful Eastern Redbud tree and a myriad of fragrant blooming plants.

Front room currently functions as the den and is 3rd bdrm. The backyard is big enough to add a pool. The brick patio invites outdoor dining, with details such as an arbor entry and privacy hedges. Large front porch is perfect for reading a book and greeting neighbors. Potential MILLS ACT candidate: this could be "La Chaquita", the model home from the Davis-Baker Company, developers of the Kensington Heights subdivision. Further research of news articles required. House is the same exterior as 1928 with the exception of newer clay tile roof. Extensive remodel in 2007 included new red oak wood floors throughout including new subfloor; awesome kitchen with double ovens, one gas the other electric, ample cabinetry and countertops, room for guests to comfortably mingle while you cook, and a cozy dining nook perfect for morning coffee and newspaper. New bathrooms include Waterworks tiles and fixtures. Studio/office in 1 of the garage bays provides additional work and storage space.

In the past 9 months, there has been: NEW furnace w 10-yr warranty; interior plaster updates by SWR Drywall; fireplace chimney and firebox bricks updated and repaired by Authentic Fireplaces; replumbed fireplace and new logset; and new wood shutters by French Shutters. In today's lending market, financing a remodel project is tough if not impossible, so this home is ideal for a buyer seeking an updated home. Kensington is one of San Diego's legacy neighborhoods, and is currently celebrating the centennial. Known for it's Spanish style homes with red clay roofs, the neighborhood features a community park with library, the single screen Ken Theatre, and a collection of restaurants and shops. A wonderful walking neighborhood. The famed architect Richard Requa was the architectural committee chair of Kensington Heights.

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