$4,950,000 – Sold $4,000,000
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Queen Anne Victorian for sale! This Britt-Scripps House is San Diego’s Historic Landmark No. 52, and receives Mills Act property tax abatement. This 6,270 sqft Queen Anne Victorian underwent a thorough renovation with impressive updates! The property has served as a residence, venue, law office and Bed & Breakfast. Situated in the heart of Bankers Hill on a large corner 15,128 sqft lot. This beautiful estate is just a few steps from world famous Balboa Park, and minutes away from Little Italy, the Gaslamp Quarter, and the SD International airport! The exquisite residence is fully gated for maximum security. Lush foliage and mature hedges line the property’s perimeter for additional privacy. Serene yards, patios, lawn space and an extraordinary tree are also situated amongst the grounds.
The Mansion
The main residence offers 6,015 sqft of living space spread amongst 3 stories complete with 2 stairwells. Enjoy 9 spacious en-suite bedrooms, multiple decks and balconies, an elegant dining room, social parlor, catering kitchen w/ commercial grade appliances, secret library and more! There is also a 255 sqft, 1 bed/1 bath carriage house and garage/storage room w/ powder bathroom on premise. Plenty of space for staff, security and guests. The mansion was originally constructed as a three story Queen Ann Victorian residence by James Britt, a young attorney in 1887, and was the most expensive home in San Diego at the time. It was later purchased in 1906 by newspaper mogul and founder of United Press International, Edward W. Scripps, as a second home. The building became a Bed & Breakfast Inn during the late 1970’s then law offices, chiropractors office, hotel and back to a Bed & Breakfast Inn. It operated as an Inn until 2017 when it was transformed into the Britt Scripps Manor and began offering weddings & events in addition to accommodations. The property boasts all of its original doors, wood windows, paneling & casing, as well as it’s signature 2-story stained glass window. Bring your creativity and passion! This is an opportunity of a lifetime to own a piece of history!
- Year Built 1887
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- Eric Iantorno
406 Maple St, San Diego, CA, 92103
