5249 Marlborough DR San Diego, CA 92116

Located in stunning and coveted Kensington Heights neighborhood, a 5 minute walk from the Village and easy access to freeways. Your home features all that is desirable about this quintessential community-Built in 1928, this historical and luxurious 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath Mediterranean style home sits on 1/3 acre overlooking a beautiful canyon and bike path. Enter through the gated Spanish style courtyard, complete with custom bricks, covered walkways to the front door with speak easy grill. Downstairs features vaulted ceilings and French doors in the living room, expansive dining room, library, spacious guest room, 1.5 bathrooms, laundry room with hardwood floors and tile throughout. Kitchen boasts granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and sink, pantry closet and a cozy breakfast nook. Ascend upstairs via the hand-forged decorative steel railing to 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and large master bedroom complete with 2 walk-in closets. The backyard is ideal for entertaining large groups with pool, jacuzzi, large community room and workshop. (Outside mural by the pool was painted by famed local artist Lynette Heitman). The community or "Rumpus" room is perfect for an ADU, guest room or possibly reception area for small groups. It is said that the mural painted on the walls in this room was the work of renowned Peruvian artist Alberto Vargas in the 1940's. Further down the path, there are terraced gardens with a variety of plants and trees including Eucalyptus, Melaleuca, avocado, grapefruit, Meyer lemon, fig, tangerine, loquat, Cherimoya and Sapota. The (real) 2 car garage offers extra room for work benches and/or storage. Additional driveway parking for 4 cars and plenty of street parking is available. This home is truly the gem of Kensington!