7910 EL CAPITAN Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

Property Description

Aphonse D. Fouchy House! Beautifully presented architectural Jewel! Historic designation! Mills Act! Nearly 3000 sqft, 3BD, 2Ba Single Stry! Open Beamed Ceilings, Flr to Ceiling Wndws! Arched drwys, french drs, gleaming hrdwd thruout! Exquisite craftsmanship! Sculpted Plaster walls! Great Rm, Formal Liv & Dining Rms, huge Kit, 2 Frplcs, Office, Craft Rm! Marvelous Master! Sunroom Salon! Wonderful patio with panoramic mtn & city & evening light views! 2 car gar. Lovely gardens, grounds & Landscaping! [Supplement]: The Alphonse D. Fouchy house is a remarkable example of Spanish Eclectic architecture rambling across two lots located on the brow of El Capitan Drive and looking out over panoramic views to the north, south and east. Designed by master architect Alberto O. Treganza and built by acclaimed builder Edmund Dunn. This is a very special offering with Mills Act historical designation. Breathtakingly beautiful this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with office, craft room, storage room, formal living room and dining room, huge kitchen is casually referred to by the neighborhood as The True Jewel of La Mesa! Open beamed ceilings with inscribed beams, sculpted plaster walls, angled and recessed windows, niches, built in chests of drawers, elaborate fireplaces and a massive front door with Mexican Silver Hardware! The many steel-framed casement multipaned windows with pull down window screens reveals it's unique design. Breathtakinly beautiful this home is one that would make any entertainer at ease with their offering. The spacious back patio with large pergola and tiled fountain would be ideal for grand scale entertaining. The grounds hold lavender, citrus, succulents, pomegranite and are enhanced by meandering pathways through out. An additional private patio off the master bedroom. Out door alcove off the craft room--perfect for potting etc. One of Treganza's most amazing innovations was solar hot water. The north section of the roof still boasts a small tower which held the hot water tank and an adjacent slanting section which supported the solar collector. The system has not been used for many years but it is typical of the architect's ingenuity! Remember this home was built in 1931...and so these enhancements really do portray the achitect's and builder's genius! When you enter you are transported in time! Make this very special sanctuary your home today!