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1261 Torrey Pines
La Jolla, CA  

$1,485,000

THIS 1910 HOME, NAMED EDGEMONT BECAUSE OF BEING ONE OF THE FIRST HOUSES BUILT AT

The La Jolla Historical Society believes the original construction was a Montgomery Ward Kit Home! The front pathway and the edging of the back entry path are made up from the bricks of the original fireplace found under the house during the remodel. Walk everywhere from this home and never take your car out of the driveway! 9' ceilings throughout the downstairs, the living room and dining room (with a big bay window) have custom inlaid oak wood ceilings plus oak paneled wainscoting. A cozy sunroom at the end of the living room is perfect for curling up and reading a good book. There is a generous sized library (which was long ago an outdoor porch) with the only fireplace in the home and is entered from the black and white tiled foyer. Just inside the library are a wine closet and the downstairs powder room. (The library could be the 6th bedroom). The kitchen boasts of a farm style (Heartland) refrigerator, Viking 6 burner stove with full double ovens, Viking heavy duty hood, Bosch dishwasher, deep double sinks with polished nickel faucets, custom whimsical back splash tiles each featuring an original chef and a pasta faucet over the stove, tin ceiling in the kitchen and breakfast room, walk in pantry with an extra refrigerator, and original fir plank floors. A cozy family room adjacent to the back entrance and breakfast room plus a maid¿s room, bath and patio complete the downstairs. (The family room and bedroom have in the past served as an in-laws quarters). Upstairs is the master with a large walk-in closet, bay window overlooking the village views, and bath. 2 small rooms that could be either offices or children's rooms with a hall bath complete the second floor. On the third level is a wonderful big playroom or oversized bedroom with dormer windows, cubby closets and great ocean views. Patios throughout the home, romantic backyard porch, two-car garage garage with a 1910 playhouse still standing and currently used as a shed... plus additional coveted 2-3 parking spaces off the alley finish off this memorable tour. Courtesy of Willis Allen Real Estate.