8787 Alpine Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941

Property Description

Price reduction of $400k on 6/22! Hilltop Mid-Century estate on 2 acres! La Mesa Highlands home with authentic & intact finishes and design. Situated on a 2-acre hilltop parcel is a private getaway home that has never been on the market. The estate consists of 7,800 sq.ft. of living space surrounded by park-like grounds. The main house has 5,600 sq.ft. with 6 bdrms & 4.5 baths. The guest cabana has 2,200 s.f., a full kitchen, a bar + 1.5 baths. Garage parking for 5 vehicles plus two separate drive courts. [Supplement]: Built in 1950 upon a solid bed of granite is a modern home designed by it's developer/owner (CBM Company) and inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright. Features include large, undivided picture windows & the use of stone both inside and on the exterior. Travertine marble, walnut wood work, and solid wood floors throughout. Kitchen faces southwest and overlooks the gardens and captures the ocean breeze. WOLF range, dine-in kitchen seats 10, walk-in pantry with pastry board work surface, plus extensive china/glassware/kitchen storage. Cedar-lined closets and built-ins throughout the home. All the doors are solid walnut with original brass hardware. Marquetry inlaid hardwood floors throughout. Walk-in linen closet. Master bedroom suite includes a large dressing room with built-ins in solid walnut and lined in cedar. Updated and efficient laundry area. Automated watering system for gardens and groves. Separate water meters for house and groves. Rose flagstone walks and patios. The verdant 2-acre property includes a citrus orchard and a recreation/paddle tennis court. The large pool and jacuzzi have a Pebble Tec finish. Views from the property of the ocean, Coronado, San Diego Bay, Mt. Helix and Cowles Mountain. The property is ideal for entertaining on a grand scale, or, just as comfortably as a private residence. The original landowner (1920's-1949) was a world traveled botanist who successfully cultivated many of his exotic tree species that remain today, including rare South African Cape Chestnuts, pepper, persimmon, carob, maple, pecan, avocado & quince trees, as well as cedars and California live oaks. La Mesa Highlands is located due west of Mt. Helix and 3 miles east of San Diego State University. The location offers easy walking access into La Mesa Village for dining and shopping.