Property Description

We are located in Encinitas, California, a charming beach community located 1/2 mile from the ocean. Encinitas is the surfing capital and has quaint restaurants, shops, parks, Botanical gardens, Meditation centers and more. We are within close proxcimity to Camp Pendleton Marine Base, Del Mar Race Track, La Jolla, San Diego Zoo, museums, Balboa Park and downtown San Diego Gaslamp District. The home is located on a lovely tree llined street on a large lot. You enter the property thru a swining gate and upon entering are met with a sense of enchantment and magic. You can meander on the walkways , stopping to relax at one of the many patios. The property has a main home, a 1 bedroom, 1 bath "cottage" currently used as an art studio, a 2 story children's play house, outside laudry/bath/shower facility, fully equipped barbeque area, and small greenhouse. As you enter the home you are given the choice of taking a down ward staircase which leads you to Burties "engliish pub with a speak easy atmosphere. This is a cozy basement "pub" fully equipped with custom bar, antiques, collectables, player piano, card table and lots of great treasures. Great for fun, music, parties and mysteries! The passage way from the pub to the garage is full of intrigue and imagination. an outside stairway leads you to the ground level of patioes and decks. If you chose not the go to the hidden pub, you will enter a warm and embracing home. Hard wood floors throughout, hand made braided rugs, and lots of teddy bears. The living room is charming and warm with custom designed fireplace. The main level of the home has a living room, charming "sunny" room with bay window, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, breakfast area, kitchen and kitchen prep room. There is also a "secret" old basement only available by opening a secret floor hatch. and descending to it on old wooden stairs. Very few even know of its existence! A lovely custom designed stairway leads you to the "treehouse" master bedroom. the bedroom has a private bath, patio, sunset and ocean view and in addition there is a pull down ladder which leads you to the 4th level. roof top deck. with a panoramic view. You have a wonderful view of the ocean, tree tops, roof tops and back country from here. Music and lights are there also. Great for roof top cocktails. Planned for future roof top jacuzzi. There are 7 different patios, all with their own personality. Many flowers, planter boxes and seating areas. Very restful and relaxing. Also a wonderful front porch including wicker furniture and wonderful rocking chairs. Rear courtyard patio designed for large parties.