Virtual Tour: http://3663.webs.com .....Designed by celebrated architect Henry L. Jekel in 1925, this spacious 4,096 square foot, 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath estate, was built in the Spanish Mission Colonial style, and is majestically situated on nearly an acre of the sprawling slopes of Little Mount Rubidoux, in the prestigious and historic heights neighborhood nicknamed, "Banker's Row" (just west of the Famous Mission Inn Hotel). Lovingly and carefully underwent a more than $300,000 restoration in 2012, while maintaining it's original old world charm and character. New paint (inside and out). Every door & window was restored or re-fabricated. All door & window hardware was meticulously stripped of many paint layers, and refinished. Completely new landscaping, & landscape irrigation/sprinkler system. All new electrical, and new copper plumbing throughout. Fully networked CAT6 wall jacks in every room, with in wall data & coax. The data center is located in a closet of one of the upstairs bedrooms. Complete double security system, with over 50 zones. Complete re-roof was done, using the recycled (original) 1925 roof tiles. Large front porch, with original solid wood front door opens to a lovely formal entry foyer with original tiger oak floors (found throughout). To the right is the formal dining room that has built-in, glass-front buffet/china cupboard & small closet style butler's pantry. The dining room also has french doors that lead to the circular driveway. The formal living room has wooden beams & great symmetry, adorned with a massive fireplace, flanked by large original windows & two sets of French doors facing the courtyard. The formal living room also features antique wrought iron sconces & chandelier. Adjoining the formal living room, is the den/media room, which has a second (tiled) fireplace & has 4 iron sconces surrounding the room. The entire house has amazing original built-in screens in the window & door frames that roll down. Views of the city lights, Downtown Riverside, The Mission Inn & Mount Rubidoux. The expanded, eat-in kitchen features updated glass-faced cabinetry, new Brazilian soapstone counter tops & hand-made over-sized sink, large island with built-in cook top, & all matching professional stainless steel appliances. Guest room & bath downstairs is perfect for live-in nanny or overnight guests. Upstairs, the master suite features two walk-in closets. The master bath features a custom frame-less walk in shower with two shower heads (one of which is a 10 inch rain head), hand-held shower and tiled bench seat. The second upstairs bathroom also features a frame-less stand-up shower, and a full soaking bath tub. All four of the upstairs bedrooms are large, with spacious walk-in closets. One room has an attached, fully enclosed, fully screened sleeping porch/bonus room, that is currently being used as a child's playroom. The upstairs hallway features oversized (original) floor to ceiling cedar closets! Off the upstairs hallway is a large balcony that looks down on the courtyard. The back yard offers four terraced levels of entertaining. The first tier is highlighted by the flagstone-paved courtyard that leads up to the grassy knoll and barbeque area (located on the second tier). The third tier is complimented by a large cabana/pavilion with a beautiful over-sized iron chandelier & completely renovated pool and spa oasis, featuring multicolored LED lighting in the water! The upper tier boasts an extended outdoor seating area, fountain, and fireplace! This is resort living at it's finest! There are four fountains located throughout the property. Brand new three zone Central HVAC. 2-car garage. This wonderful estate has Riverside Structure of Merit #59 and is eligible for huge tax benefits through the Mills Act. Neighborhood Description Very desirable stately large old homes of architectural and historic significance, on large terraced lots; Ladera lane/ Mt. Rubidoux Drive location, at foothills of little M
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