Listed by Donald Schmidt with Coldwell Banker Realty 858-459-3851

Rare opportunity in South Park across from Balboa Park ! Meticulously maintained home on the 28th Street. Great for entertaining as this home features a traditional living room with a wood-burning fire place. Lovely dining area for formal sit down dinners that also opens up to a terrace overlooking the front yard. Kitchen is designed to entertain and boasts maximized functionality. Designed by Traci Taylor from Design Studio West of La Jolla, the kitchen has appeared in Signature Kitchens and Baths, Special Issue "42 Must-See Coastal Kitchens" and was a subject of a past ASID Kitchen Tour. Downstairs bedroom hosts a murphy to provide more room during the day. The bedroom as has an attached full bath. Upstairs main bedroom has its own balcony with additional park/golf course views. Bedroom also contains a gas fireplace. Ample walk-in closet space which includes a dressing room 3-way view mirror, built-in table with lighted vanity mirror, dual sinks, and a large walk-in shower with floor to ceiling tile and rain head shower head. For outdoor entertaining, enjoy the Saltillo tiled patio with barbecue and above-ground jacuzzi area. The additional decomposed granite side yard is fenced and currently showcases a raised herb garden, plants and flowers, and a pergola covered seating area around the chimney. The groomed front garden/yard could be walled for additional enclosed space. The wired outdoor lighting fixtures are by Arte de Mexico. All other outdoor lighting is solar or includes wired recessed lighting in the dining room terrace and the Saltillo tiled patio. Specific kitchen features include a farmhouse sink adorned with bronze fixtures that is nestled into the earthy suede-like Pietra Del Cordosa slate countertop, which is juxtaposed by polished Sarancolin marble on the raised island and baking center. The open kitchen features a Subzero Pro 48 refrigerator, Wolf 48-inch dual fuel range with two ovens, four burners, a grill and griddle. The sizable hood is ornately tiled in a black rhomboid pattern contrasted by a handmade red clay tile border. Adjacent to the cooking station, an island houses the Bosch dishwasher, storage, a wine rack and a place for informal countertop dining. The beverage center features two Subzero refrigerator drawers, U-line wine captain, and a second separate copper sink with filtered drinking water. A smart Bosch built-in coffee machine, Miele steam oven and a Miele warming drawer are also included with a standing smart Sharp Microwave. Organic, handmade details enliven the room and three-step crown molding adds richness to the cabinetry. Featuring high-tech lighting elements, this kitchen is truly the centerpiece of the home. Possibility to add two additional bedrooms, one bath and lanai upstairs opposite main bedroom, pending any approval from the City of San Diego. Enjoy all that the location has to offer with nearby shops, restaurants, dog park and Balboa Golf Course. Minutes to downtown, airport and the heart of Balboa Park. Close access to I-5 and Hwy 163.