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1540 Virginia Way La Jolla, CA 92037
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type SingleFamilyResidence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,853 sqft
Price per Sqft $772
Subdivision La Jolla
MLS Listing ID 120060551
Sold Date 04/21/14
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1940
Property Description
This luxurious and private home is at nearly half their purchase price. It is set on two lush lots in the heart of the village.This home is designated historic(MillsAct)with tax relief. It has been meticulously restored taking care to maintain its vintage charm.There are sweeping panoramic ocean and night light views.It sits on the quiet cul d sac end of Virginia Way.Home features elegant foyer,large eat-in kitchen,wet bar,elevator,library,sunlit formal diningroom,pool/spa off Fam room & surprises:) Designed and built for Cap.Johan Johanson and wife,Grace Scripps in a manner befitting a ships captain whose life was spent sailing the world. The home has been restored to it original grandeur but, with modern conveniences.Portholes,in homage to the Captains maritime life can be found on all three floors. Other features not yet mentioned are remote controlled front entry,closed circuit secirity monitors,surround sound,fireplaces in library,great room,and family room. Flat screen TVs and an extra bath with shower outside attached to the garage. Garage has a large storage room. The grounds are beautifully landscaped with automatic sprinkling system. There are a multitude of various fruit trees and balconies, patios,BBQ areas,and sitting areas with spectacular North Shore views to Torrey Pines Bluffs,and Scripps Pier. Roof and copper flashings were replaced in 2005.It is evident that this home was built with respect for materials and workmanship.The capped arches mark the entryway to rooms off the foyer show master woodworking skills.The library's molding,wall panels and built-in bookcases are original. Buyer to verify all measurements prior to close of escrow. Property information obtained from various magazines and historical articles and is not warrented or guaranteed by Broker or Owners.. Neighborhoods: Village Equipment: Garage Door Opener,Pool/Spa/Equipment, Range/Oven Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: GSL
Location
State CA
County San Diego
Area 92037 - La Jolla
Zoning 9
Interior
Interior Features BedroomonMainLevel
Heating Combination, FloorFurnace, Fireplaces, NaturalGas
Cooling CentralAir
Fireplaces Type FamilyRoom, LivingRoom, Outside, SeeRemarks
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, GasWaterHeater, Microwave, Refrigerator, TrashCompactor
Laundry ElectricDryerHookup, GasDryerHookup, LaundryRoom
Exterior
Parking Features Driveway
Garage Spaces 2.0
Garage Description 2.0
Pool GasHeat, InGround, SolarHeat
View Y/N Yes
View Ocean, Panoramic
Roof Type Wood
Porch Concrete, Stone
Total Parking Spaces 4
Private Pool No
Building
Story 3
Entry Level ThreeOrMore
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories ThreeOrMore
Others
Tax ID 3501321600
Security Features ClosedCircuitCameras,SecurityGate
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Financing Cash
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Bought with Charlotte Weber • Coldwell Banker Realty