Single Family: MLS #260019332SD

A beautiful open-concept split-level home welcomes you with a clean terraced turf frontage, an attractive staircase leading up to a spacious front porch patio with a large water fountain. From the kitchen window, you can even catch hummingbirds bathing in the fountain. Enter through the front door into an open main level where the living room, dining area, and kitchen are thoughtfully defined while flowing effortlessly together. The gorgeous sunroom extension features vaulted ceilings and exposed wood beams. Filtered natural light fills the space through French glass doors and a picture window with views to the beautiful backyard. Hardwood oak flooring throughout the main living areas. Upstairs, the bright primary bedroom features a remodeled bathroom, a large closet, and French glass doors that open to a private balcony with beautiful wrought-iron railing overlooking the backyard retreat. Two additional bedrooms and an updated full hallway bathroom complete the upper level. The downstairs level offers a separate private living space with its own entrance from the side gate. This level includes a TV/living room, an updated full bathroom, and a bedroom with a beautiful vaulted wood ceiling, sliding doors with pool views, and an adjoining sitting/kitchenette area. It is ideal for multigenerational living, guest accommodations, or possible ADU/rental use. Set on a spacious 7,300 sq. ft. lot, this property offers a true backyard retreat that feels like a private resort. Entertain with ease under the expansive custom-built gabled patio pavilion and multiple seating areas across the upper and lower levels. Beautiful wrought-iron railings frame the adjacent concrete open terrace overlooking the pool area below. Enjoy a sparkling remodeled pool with a PebbleTec surface and a Baja shelf, perfect for lounging. A romantic poolside swing bench sits beneath the primary bedroom balcony, creating a peaceful place to relax. The charming custom-built playhouse/artist studio tucked away in a quiet corner offers a special retreat for children or teens and can also serve as an outdoor office, with adult-height space and electrical already in place. Just outside the studio, an outdoor lounge bed beneath the palm trees provides another inviting place to unwind. The low-maintenance yard is lush with artificial turf, palm trees, and an array of fruit trees, including guava, dragon fruit, plum, mandarin orange, seedless orange, pink water apple, loquat, pink lady apple, and passion fruit. Split A/C units are installed on each level, with ceiling fans throughout for added comfort. The extra-wide driveway can accommodate up to three cars. Enjoy a convenient location within walking distance of highly rated schools, neighborhood parks, shops, and local businesses. The home is close to UCSD, UCSD Health, Scripps Hospital, and Westfield UTC shopping and dining. Centrally located with easy access to major freeways, including the 805, 52, and 5, it is just a short distance from Pacific Beach, La Jolla Shores, and downtown. Do not miss your opportunity to own this beautiful home in the highly desirable University City neighborhood and enjoy the last days of summer in your new private backyard resort!