406 Maple St,
San Diego CA, 92103
Description
The Britt-Scripps House is San Diego Historic Landmark No. 52 & receives Mills Act property tax abatement. This 6,270 sf Queen 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 sf lot, this beautiful estate is just a few steps from world famous Balboa Park & minutes to Little Italy, the Gaslamp Quarter & the SD International airport! The exquisite residence is fully gated for maximum security. Lush foliage & mature hedges line the property's perimeter for additional privacy. Serene yards, patios, lawn space & an extraordinary tree are also situated amongst the grounds. The main residence offers 6,015 square feet of living space spread amongst 3 stories complete with 2 stairwells. Enjoy 9 spacious en-suite bedrooms, multiple decks & balconies, an elegant dining room, social parlor, catering kitchen w/ commercial grade appliances, secret library & more! There is also a 255 square foot 1 bed/1 bath carriage house & garage/storage room w/ powder bathroom on premise. Plenty of space for staff, security & 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 & 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 & 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 & passion! This is an opportunity of a life...
Details
| MLS# | 200021022 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1887 |
| Days On Site | 256 |
Features
| Bed(s) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 11 Total |
| SQ Feet | 6,270 |
| Garage | 1 |
| Story(s) | 3+ Story |
| Acreage | 0.35 |
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| Area Information | |
|---|---|
| State | CA |
| County | San Diego |
| City | San Diego |
| Zip Code | 92103 |
| Area | 92103 - Mission Hills |
| Community Name | San Diego |
| Listing VS Median (in San Diego) | |
Price: $4,950,000 low | high Med: $555,000 SqFt: 6,270 low | high Med: 1,044 $ / SqFt: $789 low | high Med: $532 On Site: 256 low | high Med: 69 | |
MLS Number: 200021022Listing Provided By:
Eric Iantorno of Pacific Sothebys Intl Realty