3303 Second Avenue Sold for $2,200,000
Historic "California Bungalow" in Bankers Hill on Desirable Second Avenue
This “Mills Act Approved” home has been lovingly maintained by the current owner for the past 45 years. The owners were determined to keep the home as “period appropriate” as possible. Due to this, it was prominently featured in the “American Bungalow” Magazine!
The house has a generous front porch, formal dining room, den, three bedrooms, two baths, and an optional room. There is a large second optional room above the garage. This unique home has its original woodwork, beautiful hardwood floors, coffered ceilings, bay windows, cozy seating nooks and many leaded glass windows.
The Den has a quintessentially “California Style” fireplace complete with river rocks and abalone shells. With an adjoining full bath it could be used as a first-floor suite.
The newer kitchen reflects the style of the homes “period” while providing modern conveniences. The millwork is exceptional, and the appliances are high-end.
The second floor has three bedrooms, a newer bath and a southwest facing optional room - originally called a “sewing room,” it could be used as an office or a nursery. The stand-in attic, accessed by a pull-down ladder on the second floor, is insulated and offers plenty of storage space.
Behind the house is a beautiful brick patio surrounded by lush and exotic plantings. It is perfect for outdoor dining, relaxing and entertaining!
The large space above the freestanding 2 car garage, once a carriage house, is finished. It would make an ideal office, an artist’s studio...the possibilities are endless!
Bankers Hill is one of San Diego’s most coveted neighborhoods. It is situated between San Diego’s Balboa Park and the San Diego Bay. The home is four short blocks west of Balboa Park - one of the finest parks in the world. The park hosts many museums, theaters, outdoor entertaining and recreation venus and the San Diego Zoo. Just north of the park is the Marston House Museum designed by famed architect Irving Gill.
3303 Second Avenue is minutes away from shopping and dining in downtown and the popular neighborhoods of Hillcrest, Little Italy and Mission Hills. It’s freeway close and convenient to all!
