4590 Van Dyke Avenue
San Diego, CA 92116

Sitting high above the street, this stunning and private Mediterranean style home impresses from the moment you step from the curb. The new travertine staircase leads to a beautiful single level open concept floor plan showcasing hand scraped bamboo floors and soaring 10 foot ceilings. The gorgeous kitchen features granite countertops, an enormous center island with bar seating, and stainless steel appliances including a Viking range, double drawer Kitchen Aid dishwasher, and built in wine refrigerator. French doors from the kitchen open to the new large east-facing deck with custom iron work and potted vegetables and herbs to enhance your culinary masterpieces with their home-grown flavors. Enjoy a cup of coffee at sunrise while watching the neighborhood awaken as joggers and dog walkers wave hello when they pass by below. Adjoining the kitchen is the combination dining and living great room with a gas fireplace and a second set of French doors beckoning you to another sun filled deck for BBQs and sunset cocktails. Descend the stairs and follow the soothing sounds of the fountain to the beautiful travertine patio to watch the hummingbirds play in the cascading water.  The recently installed landscaping for both the front and back yard offers fragrant, colorful, and drought tolerant plants that are native to Southern California, lending to its official certification as a wildlife friendly habitat.  The master suite is situated separate from the other bedrooms and has a lovely picture window, his and her closets, and a stunning master bathroom with walk-in shower and large jetted tub.  Storage abounds throughout the home and in places you least expect… Hidden behind a set of custom built-in shelves near the hallway is a bonus space currently being used as a home gym. The stairs to the travertine patio in the backyard are hinged to access the space under the deck. Additional upgrades and features of the home include all new gates and fencing, new custom wood door for enlarged garage opening, new custom pergola, extensive stucco work to retaining walls and garage, new fiberglass doors throughout, new windows in the rear bedrooms and bathrooms, remodeled guest and half bath and laundry room, central heat and air conditioning, tankless water heater, rain gutters, attic and under the house insulation, and generator hookups for backup electric power.  Stop looking and start living in the vibrant village of Kensington with the many shops, restaurants, parks and schools all within a short and scenic walking distance.