2540 Presidio Dr, San Diego CA

"The Aristocrat" - Clearly among the most revered and distinctive historic properties in all of Mission Hills and San Diego. This home is the cornerstone in the highly coveted Presidio Hills neighborhood and one of only four homes that fronts 40 lush acres known as Presidio Park. Enjoy a range of park, city and distant water views from many rooms in this prestigious and ever-charming 1939 Mills Act property. The home consists of 4,141 finely designed sq ft of living space which includes 5 bedrooms. All bedrooms include en-suite bathrooms, most of which are fully remodeled Carrera Marble baths + powder bathrooms. In its grandeur, the home is nestled among a story book setting of mature-trees on a 1/4 acre corner-lot setting. Modern kitchen appliance upgrades, new elec panel, hvac, a/c sys. Up to 70% Current Year RE Tax Savings due to Mills Act. Distinctive architectural features include impeccable classic wood flooring, steel casement/leaded glass ornamental windows, and wonderful architectural woodwork and crown moldings throughout. A Palm tree lined Hacienda inspired center courtyard completes the idyllic indoor/outdoor lifestyle that is fully practical and usable all year long in our wonderful San Diego climate. Two bedrooms on the main level and your choice of a gently curved Art Moderne style stairway, or elevator that leads you to your second floor of living space. 2nd floor detached complex that is nearly 800 s/f housing a full size wet bar/game room/home theater and powder bath sitting on top of an abundant 4 car garage/workshop and laundry center. "The Aristocrat" - Clearly among the most revered and distinctive historic properties in all of Mission Hills and San Diego. This home is the Cornerstone in the highly coveted Presidio Hills neighborhood directly adjacent to 40 lush acres known as Presidio Park. Enjoy a range of gorgeous park, city and distant water views from nearly every room of this prestigious and ever-charming 1939 Mills Act property. The home consists of 4,141 finely designed sq ft of living space which includes 5 bedrooms (one is a 1/2 bath). All bedrooms include en-suite bathrooms, most of which are fully remodeled Carrera Marble baths, along with 2 convenient powder bathrooms. In it's grandeur the home is nestled among a story book setting of mature-trees on a 1/4 acre corner-lot setting. Distinctive architectural features include impeccable classic wood flooring, steel casement/leaded glass ornamental windows, and wonderful architectural woodwork and crown moldings throughout. A Palm tree lined Hacienda-inspired center courtyard completes the idyllic indoor/outdoor lifestyle that is fully practical and usable all year long in our wonderful San Diego climate. Two full main floor bedrooms and your choice of a gently curved Art Moderne style stairway, or elevator that will lead you to your second floor of living space. Be further amazed by an expansive 2nd floor detached entertainment complex that is nearly 800 s/f which houses a game room/home theater/full size bar and powder bath. This retreat sits on top of an abundant 4 car garage/workshop and laundry center. Some of the modern upgrades in the home include a stainless 6 burner/double oven Dacor Range, and stainless fridge within a gourmet kitchen, new a/c systems, new elec panel, HVAC system, hot water heater, surround sound speakers. Present Mills Act of the Irvine M Schulman estate status represents up to a 70% savings in current year real estate taxes. An enchanted lifetime ahead for the new owner of this wonderful estate. Equipment: Garage Door Opener, Range/Oven Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: LL,GSL Guest House Est. SQFT: 780