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20121 Highway 76

Pauma Valley, CA 92061
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Discover elevated mountain living on 1.81 acres in this fully remodeled 5,469 sq ft luxury estate, with 5 bedrooms + Office, 5 bathrooms, and a finished 605 sq ft walkout basement with a private entry. The home is ideal for multi generational living, second home and income property with events space and nightly rental. Remodeled with premium materials and modern conveniences, the home blends designer craftsmanship with endless comfort. The main level features Brazilian travertine flooring, abundant natural light, and seamless access to the pool and English inspired gardens. Throughout the home, every detail shines from the custom lighting, plantation shutters, coffered ceilings and a striking French Empire Crystal chandelier. The newly permitted 1,752 sq ft upper level offers cedar ceil ings, Italian marble vanities, waterproof luxury vinyl plank flooring, and a stunning primary suite with a jetted tub alcove, his and her walk in closets with laundry hookups, a beverage refrigerator and a marble topped coffee bar. Major upgrades include 55 owned solar panels, a high producing well with Palomar Mountain Spring Water, a new septic system, a new 3D Corning roof, custom copper colored seamless gutters, and advanced HVAC system. The chef’s kitchen impresses with natural quartzite countertops, Miele/Bosch/Fisher Paykel appliances and a spacious secondary prep kitchen ideal for entertaining. A rare turnkey estate offering modern luxury, efficiency, and privacy—a refined mountain retreat with the possibility for rental, retreat and/or event income. Experience the grandeur and comfort of the historic Mendenhall Estate, a fully restored legacy home with Gold Rush-era roots, nestled on 1.81 lush acres. Once owned by the renowned Mendenhall cattle ranching family, this home blends rich California history with modern luxury. The home has been fully-remodeled and restored to its former glory with all top-of-the-line finishes and offers 5,469 sq ft of living space, 5-bedrooms + office, 5-bathrooms. Poured concrete walls offer exceptional insulation and quiet while over 40 windows flood the home with natural light and beautiful mountain views. The home has owned solar with 55 owned panels (17.9KW) and a high-producing well with Palomar Mountain Spring Water. New septic, new 3d Corning 40 year roof and new custom copper seamless gutters with leaf guards and antique downspouts. A rare, luxurious blend of past and present awaits. $300 per year for SDGE non-pass-through fees. Last year at true up a check for was received from SDGE for over production. The upstairs includes almost 1,000 sq. ft. of finished and conditioned storage space not included in the published square footage. The family history of this estate goes back to the 1800’s – the Mendenhall’s were a large Cattle Ranching Family and ran cattle from Palomar Mountain to Julian in the California Gold Rush Era. The bones of this home are poured concrete, with walls inside those built to CA state building requirements. The Mendenhall’s had two homes, one on Palomar Mountain, and this one dubbed “The Mendenhall Estate”. The well water is Palomar Mountain Spring Water. There are plans for a garage attached to the home with the roof dual purposed for a concrete patio – plans will convey with the sale. The entire home has crystal handled Schlage doorknobs and privacy locks adding an additional touch of elegance throughout. Throughout the home are luxury gold faucets and sconces and in the primary suite you will find Victorian perfume bottle gold faucets throughout the bathroom, shower, and statement piece spa tub. Above the vanities are custom gold framed Victorian style tri view medicine cabinets with tons of space. His and hers huge walk in closet space for you to bring your custom storage design. In his closet there are washer dryer hook ups and room for a folding table. The primary bedroom is huge and has an antique stained glass window from a church dating back to t...

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Property Type : Residential

Price : $1,399,000

AD Id : 65812897

MLS Id : 250032709SD

Beds : 5

Lot Size : 1.81 Acres

Living Area Size : 5,469 Sq. Ft

Year Built : 1993

County : San Diego

Subdivision: Fallbrook

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 5

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 5 Full Baths: 5

    Room Information

    Has Basement: 1

    Roofing Information

    Composition

    Flooring Information

    Laminate, Stone, Tile

  • Interior Features

    SeparateFormalDiningRoom, Attic, BedroomOnMainLevel, Loft, MainLevelPrimary, WalkInClosets
    Roof: Composition
    Appliances: Dishwasher, ElectricWaterHeater, Microwave, PropaneCooktop, PropaneOven, PropaneRange, PropaneCooking, Refrigerator
    Laundry Features: WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup, GasDryerHookup, LaundryRoom, PropaneDryerHookup

  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Electric, ForcedAir, Fireplaces, Propane Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: CentralAir, Electric

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1993
    Construction Materials: Stucco
    Pool Features: InGround
    Private Pool: No
    View: Mountains

  • Lot Information

    Main Square Feet: 1.81 Lot Size Acres: 1.81 Lot Size Source: Assessor Lot Size Square Feet: 78,844

    Property Information

    Subdivision: Pauma Valley Source Property Type: Residential Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: ThreeOrMore Property Age: 33

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $1399000
    Original Price: $1995000
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    Parcel Number: 1351900900

  • Location Information

    Direction: GPS may take you to the wrong home. Follow GPS directions then take Highway 76 to Cuca Loop and head down hill. Home is second home on right which you will recognize. Signs will be up as well. Please note that the home is NOT located on Highway 76. It is accessed from Cuca Loop. Cross Street: Cuca Loop.
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MLS: 250032709SD LISTED BY: Deidre Maw, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties 858-459-0501 SOURCE: CRMLS

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