1068 Cypress Ave San Diego, CA 92103

On a street of dreams with gracious mansions, whispering eucalyptus and swaying palms, sits this magical Spanish home. Emotional, romantic, and sentimental; allow your senses to drift to an era of glamourous architecture and fanciful living. The curb appeal is breathtaking and once you step inside the front courtyard, your inner voice will eagerly welcome you home. Multiple verandas, high beamed ceilings and open concept living all coalesce to create the perfect storm. Situated at the Trailhead to the famed Marston Canyon Trail, the walking accessibility from the Hillcrest Business District to Park West to Morley Field is magnificent. See Supplement! This is truly a once in a generation opportunity. Only the 2nd time it has ever been on the market, the residence is ready to receive its 3rd owner. Over 2100sf of smartly designed space over ONE level is a big draw. The floorplan exudes nostalgia. Whether you are gazing at the beautiful columns of the front courtyard entryway or the bank of operable French doors adorning both wings of living spaces, this home is made for entertaining. The indoor-outdoor transitions are perfection and have a riveting effect on your senses. Step inside and you are immediately awestruck by the beauty of the living room with a warm fireplace, dramatic front picture window, beamed ceilings and beautiful hardwoods. Grand in context, yet extremely inviting in practice. . The living room is separated by arched transitions to a custom all-mahogany kitchen created by Barry Forbis of InDesign. The unique design boasts ample cabinetry, generous working counterspace, pantry and storage and a wonderful space for two full size refrigerators or a massive oversized one! The kitchen is oriented as the heart of the home with direct sightlines to extensive sections of the interior and out to exterior courtyards. It is ideally a great perch from which to watch over all sorts of entertainment and family activities. . The residence features three bedrooms with full en-suites. The primary suite is 2 rooms with a sitting and wardrobe area and a generous sleeping section. Both bedrooms 2 and 3 feature privacy and no adjoining walls to the other bedrooms. The primary suite and the 2nd bedroom each graciously lead out to the back courtyard retreat (which is newly decked with Trex), perfect for the more solitary moments or intimate entertaining. The home has a formal dining room and also an open concept to the kitchen in a 90 degree direction from the living room. There is an additional storage or work room with a flexible loft space for all sorts of uses. The direct access 2-car garage is large with plenty of room for workshop supplies and storage. . Not to be understated is the architectural drama added by the 2 piece mud set clay tile roof over the torched down roof. Easily one of the most dramatic features of this home, this roof truly is a “crowning” touch and produces curbside poetry. The home has extensive upgrades, such as exceptional irrigation and drainage set up, stunning copper gutter system and manicured landscaped grounds and planters. There is a drop-down electric movie screen in the living room for those special productions. Speaking of electric, the home has a stunning array of lighting. From directed spotlights to period appropriate fixtures, nighttime is a wonderland of glowing vibrancy. Add in air conditioning, laundry room, security system and a BBQ courtyard. The residence's ideal location is just 3 blocks to University Ave and the Uptown Shopping center with Trader Joe's, Ralph's a gaggle of Starbucks and Indie coffee houses. Finally, the home is outfitted with security motion detecting spotlights on the perimeter along Vermont street for added security. Equipment: Garage Door Opener, Range/Oven Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: LL