3030 State Street, San Diego CA 92103
Reigning over San Diego’s famed harbor, catching the lights of the city’s vibrant downtown and presiding above a stretch of coastline in Point Loma whose sunsets create a backdrop that stops the world on a nightly basis are three luxurious sister mansions. The centermost mansion, addressed 3030 State Street, sits on the western hillside of centrally located Mission Hills. As one of the “Three Sisters” mansions, this luxurious jewel of San Diego not only captures but demands attention from the interstate, the airport, and the harbor crafts. The 3,670 sq ft home, completed in 1915, was designed by architect Walter S. Keller whose other works include the Cabrillo Theatre and Plaza Theatre Building in San Diego. Built by renowned developer of his time Albert Wuest, who had originally planned to live in the middle house with his son and daughter on either side, the home holds a rich history to pair with its rich design. As the centermost mansion, this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home, complete with an additional guest apartment, embodies the essence of craftsmanship and hosts one of the most glorious views in a famously beautiful city.
The classic Italianate styled home boasts 11 foot ceilings, elaborate and intricate detail, original fine craftsmanship and meticulous restoration of a quality rarely seen. As one of the most prominent properties in San Diego, a rare opportunity presents itself to own something most people can only envy.
With outdoor space ideally suited for entertaining, the home’s grand terrace and broad yard off the grand foyer offer stunning architecture to accent the stunning view. Large, elegant rooms provide the indoor space needed for chic gatherings. An additional one bedroom apartment with the same intricate detail is located downstairs, with an entrance off the yard. This apartment, which can be utilized as a guest house or a rental unit, includes porcelain tile, a comfortable kitchen whose backsplash is decorated with specific tiles from a bar in Boston, a 300-bottle wine cellar, spacious bedroom/living area with a closet, and a large storage area.
With the original construction being that of seven inch reinforced concrete, the home is substantial and stable. The City of San Diego Quieter Home Program refitted the mansion with new windows and doors, 4 air conditioning units and ducting, upgraded electrical wiring, and other appointments to minimize the effects of the airport. As no details were overlooked, Mexican Colima Oak floors, a highly protected species since 1915, line the floors of the entry level. Architect W.S. Keller, who drew the plans, declared “this is the last Colima oak in the world. It comes from Old Mexico and the order for Morganstern’s house took the last stick of wood.” Lincrusta moldings, sculpted in Europe with only 10 patterns ever made, decoratively line each room. African mahogany cabinets, tasteful valance boxes, deep unique wainscoting, beveled glass panes in cabinets and windows, unique-to-distinctive light fixtures, and a plethora of other elements caused this home to be awarded the SOHO Renovation of the Year in 2006.
Picture molding provides a sophisticated way to hang items on the concrete walls. The kitchen includes a period perfect tin ceiling, granite counters, Dynamic Cooking System 8 burner double range with 2 ovens, floor to ceiling cabinetry, framed fabric “wall paper” and a grand refrigerator located in a separate coffee bar area. Hidden but adjoining the kitchen is a laundry space. The glamour continues into the dining room where maple wood cabinetry graces the walls. The upstairs bedrooms are neighbored by a large enclosed salon with porcelain tile and double doors to a spacious view patio. The master suite encompasses harbor and downtown views and provides generous closets and a classic bathroom upgraded for today’s needs. Basketweave marble flooring, dual vanities, and heavy brass fixtures confirm the master bathroom’s heritage.
Not only does the house have character in its architecture, craftsmanship, and detail, but it has a rich history given its 103 year life. In the 1940’s, the home was divided into 5 units. This was true of many large homes in San Diego to house the ballooning military demand. It has most recently undergone the reestablishment of the grand, extraordinary and historical detailing by a highly respected interior designer whose knowledge and resources have supervised its finest restoration.
As you approach 3030 State Street from the street, you’ll find that you are taken to the back of the house. The main entrance to the house, with its large French doors and porch “too magnificent for the size of the house”, face the bay. The large terrazzo front entry deck, windows and enormous concrete pillars and beams, leads into the grand foyer. Inside, stairs leading to the second floor divide into two branches. The stairway, a brilliant departure from the foyer, leads to a not-unexpected grand landing on the second floor. The foyer itself has a sunray window, hardwood, the only original-to-the-house light fixture in the house, and a gas fireplace. The current homeowner has sought out new light fixtures true to the quality and era of the house. With the dining room to the left, the living room sweeping the entire right, south end of the home, and a second entry opening to the street side, elegance meets logical flow.
3030 State Street exemplifies elegance and grandeur, beauty and detail. It most notably encapsulates the essence of San Diego in its sweeping views from the south reaches of an ever-growing downtown, over the serene harbor and beyond Point Loma. In its rich history of famed architects and builders, the intricacies of each and every detail of the home, and the stateliness of the concrete building itself, the centermost mansion of the “Three Sisters” is truly a San Diego dream.
Price: $2,900,000
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Square Feet:
3670
MLS: 160030495
Neighborhood: Mission Hills
Documents:
Property Flyer
Upstairs Floor Plan
Main Floor Plan
Guest Apartment Floor Plan
- Dramatic Views of Downtown, the Harbor, the airport, Point Loma and the ocean
- Mexican Oak Floors
- Lincrusta Moldings
- Fan Light Windows
- Distinct Wainscoting
- San Diego Quieter Home Program
- Picture Molding
- SOHO Renovation of the Year in 2006
Represented By:
Stephen Carlson, Ginny Ollis, Peter Giacalone, Katy Sullivan
Woods Real Estate Services, ENG Properties
O: 619-786-0210
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