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Cardiff By The Sea,CA 92007
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,943 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,672
Subdivision Cardiff By The Sea
MLS Listing ID 250000831SD
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 2012
Lot Size 0.638 Acres
Property Description
This soulful jewel box w/ historic cred & vintage charm is Front & Center to Cardiff's beachy-urban lifestyle. Ocean views, sunset moments & a legendary origin story, this 1912 Craftsman was home to Composer District developer who famously affixed “by-the-Sea” to Cardiff. Impeccably preserved, the 3BD, 2BA, 1,943SF property beams w/nostalgia: OG wood floors, redwood siding & enclosed Sun Porch w/ocean views. Plus: ADU, 2-car garage & outdoor shower. Walk everywhere! Beaches, market, eateries & Rail Trail. Hands down, this is the most treasured property in Cardiff's Composer District. Architectural details are impeccably maintained while a light-filled modern ADU brings a fresh extension of the design. A rich material palette unfolds throughout. Inside, afternoon sun filters through heritage windows onto wood floors, imbuing a striking sense of history. The Craftsman is warmly anchored in Cardiff legacy. The entry sets the tone to connect with nature, and the neighborhood. Fling open the Sun Porch windows to ocean views and nightly sunsets. Outside, a vibrant community portrait unfolds. Ignite the backyard fire pit for dinner parties and cocktail hour. Inside, the living room features an original wood-burning fireplace. Another beach-house bonafide? The outdoor shower. Throughout the house, discover peek-a-boo ocean views in the kitchen, the loft, and the ADU balcony. Everyday is a Cardiff postcard. Hard to beat this backstory. The original owner who built the house was Victor Kremer—a German music publisher-turned-developer of the Composer District. Envisioning an artists' colony, Kremer named the streets after his favorite composers like Mozart, Verdi and Rubenstein. Most impressively, he affixed “by-the-Sea” to Cardiff,” taken from the 1914 song “By the Beautiful Sea.” Today, Cardiff remains one of North County's in-demand neighborhoods while the Composer District is prized for its architectural diversity. The allure: connectivity, walkability and a fit, active lifestyle. Everything is a quick jaunt: The library, post office, Seaside Market, Waverly restaurant, VGs donuts, coffee shops, schools and internationally acclaimed surf spots. A hop-skip from Mozart is the Cardiff Rail Trail, buzzing with families, joggers and dog walkers. The safe path connects to the beach and downtown Encinitas. Across the street, there's more space to frolic; the Cardiff Elementary School (K-2) transforms into a public park after school and on weekends.
Location
State CA
County San Diego
Area 92007 - Cardiff By The Sea
Rooms
Other Rooms Guest House Detached,Guest House
Interior
Interior Features Separate/Formal Dining Room,Attic,Bedroom on Main Level,Loft,Main Level Primary
Heating Electric,Forced Air,Fireplace(s),Natural Gas,Solar
Cooling Central Air,See Remarks
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Type Gas,Living Room
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Counter Top,Dishwasher,Freezer,Gas Cooking,Disposal,Gas Water Heater,Microwave,Refrigerator
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup,Gas Dryer Hookup,In Garage
Exterior
Exterior Feature Fire Pit
Parking Features On Street
Garage Spaces 2.0
Garage Description 2.0
Pool None
View Y/N Yes
View Ocean,Panoramic
Roof Type Composition
Porch Enclosed,Front Porch,Porch
Attached Garage No
Total Parking Spaces 2
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Sprinkler System
Story 1
Entry Level One
Architectural Style Craftsman
Level or Stories One
Additional Building Guest House Detached,Guest House
New Construction No
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 2603513103
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional