1567 Crest Drive

Welcome
Olde Encinitas heritage home on full acre with majestic views.  Come tour this country-chic retreat, with great site placement, expressive design elements, and indoor/outdoor floor plan.  Enjoy this property, as is, or leverage plans-in-process to create your dream compound.  This premier location is like living on a private Hawaiian countryside, yet moments from all things North County.

Home and Design Elements
1567 Crest Drive is a vibrant home, featuring an array of glass doors and windows that flood natural light on to warmly painted living spaces and pine wood flooring.  Built in 1960, the home was renovated in stages circa 2010, as a primary residence for a Class B general contractor, and an artist.  It changed hands in 2020, and has been lovingly improved and maintained since.

A built-up foundation optimizes magnificent backcountry views to the east, a slice of blue horizon to the west, and a sweet ocean breeze even on hot days.  Loaded with character, the home features a Tiffany-style chandelier, cozy dining room fireplace, pendant kitchen light, Tommy Bahama-style ceiling fans, and recessed lighting throughout.

Under the hood, the home is serviced by dual tank-less water heaters, multi-zone heating and cooling, a 200 amp elecrical panel, and an electric car charger.

Floor Plan
The living room’s front and rear sides are respectively fitted with huge sets of Fleetwood multi-slide, and LaCantina-style-folding doors, both of which frame spectacular views.  Three sets of French doors (off the kitchen, master, and den) further blend the interior spaces with natural surroundings.

Two master suites are located on either side of the home.  The upstairs suite and balcony enjoy ocean views.  The main level suite is currently used as a “den”.  Two additional bedrooms are sited a half-story down from the main floor (split-level).  

Improvements
With the ownership change in 2020, the property has since been lovingly improved and maintained as follows:
-  Added compressor and coils to main forced air unit for air conditioning on the main level
-  A mini-split heat pump was added to service the master suite
-  Tankless water heater replaced on the southeast side of the house; another tankless heater on the other side is in serviceable condition
-  A vented, outdoor storage enclosure was built around the new tankless water heater
-  Added ADT alarm system (contract-ready), including wireless sensors on certain doors, living room motion detector, and fire/smoke detectors; all centrally monitored
-  Replaced old kitchen plumbing fixtures
-  Replaced downstairs bathroom tub
-  Upgraded in-ceiling lighting in kitchen, living room, and dining room
-  Licensed roofing contractor brought in to inspect and make any needed repairs to roof
-  Door from second story master bath framed in and sealed closed for safety 
-  Replaced dishwasher, disposal, and microwave
-  Replaced 30-year-old Sub-Zero fridge beyond repair
-  Added kitchen range ventilation hood fan
-  Replaced washer and dryer
-  Electrical sub-panel and wiring added to “gym” building by licensed contractor in 2021 using pre-existing underground electric conduit (no permit pulled)

Lot and Landscaping
The property looks great in photos but truly deserves to be appreciated in person.  Sweeping backcountry views and a clean ocean breeze add such a rich dimension.  The rear patio overlooks this landscape, and offers several cozy dining, siiting, and fire pit areas, all of which are outdoor extensions of the living room.

Breathtaking sunrises and golden sunsets filter sideways lighting through old growth Torrey Pine, Stone Pine, Chinese Elm, and Canary Palm trees.  

A wide variety of flourishing fruit trees color the yard and fill the kitchen, including: Black Mission Fig, Mango, Peach  Pomegranate, two Avocado, Anna's Apple, three Navel Orange, Tangerine, Mixed Orange (multi-Variety), Grapefruit, "Pink Lemonade" Lemon, Eureka Lemon, Mexican Lime, and Bearss Lime.  And there is a strawberry patch in one of the raised bed boxes.

The fully-fenced 1-acre property is bordered by lush mature landscaping and fitted with two sets of entry gates.

Outbuildings
-  Large "she-shed" or "man cave" currently configured as a home gym, converted from a detached garage
-  16' x 12' permanent utility shed on concrete pad
-  New 12' x 8' storage shed; could be re-sited on the property
-  A stylish “telephone booth inspired” garden shed
-  The lower or rear portion of the lot includes a plumb-ready accessory unit pad

Development Plans
Integrated structural and landscape architecture development plans for this property have been comprehensively designed, submitted, and accepted by the City, and are currently in the Coastal Development Permit (CDP) review cycle.

Scope of work:  demolish the existing 2,260sf home and construct a new 3,415sf 1-story residence, a 680sf detached garage, a 904sf ADU, a 384sf shop, and a solar carport.

This project is designed by fourth generation, full-service design/build GC, Mike Lloyd and Associates, and renowned landscape architects, Carson Douglas (CD–LA).  Plans pass to Buyer, saving substantial time, money, and hassle.  See sample renderings.

Development Potential
Offering great potential and optionality, this amazing location, with gently-sloping lot and stunning views, is great for folks looking to enjoy "good bones" and versatile site placement.  It also checks every box for those seeking a spectacular compound; perfect for a main residence, accessory dwelling unit, guest house, garage/workshop, swimming pool, tennis courts, fire pit, and more.

Crest Corridor
Crest Corridor is loosely defined by a circuit of streets (Crest, Wales, Via Tiempo, Lake) and unofficially recognized by locals as an independent identity.  Its prestigious, yet casual character, is best summarized as a bastion of old California charm, with oversized parcels, lush mature landscaping, and Torrey Pine trees that still line streets without sidewalks.  A few minutes from the coast, this coveted neighborhood is everything we love about the beach, without the tight quarters and parking pressure.  See video.

Crest Drive
Crest Drive itself spans a long stretch of mostly one-acre parcels running parallel with the coast.  The further from the beach, the higher the topography, until it peaks on Crest before tapering abruptly lower and descending east, toward the inland portion of Encinitas, Olivenhain, Rancho Santa Fe, and the mountain ranges beyond.  These sprawling parcels and breathtaking views backdrop an eclectic array of homes that range from 1940’s-vintage cottage originals, to state-of-the-art homesteads with guest houses, multiple outbuildings, and beautiful swimming pools.

Inland Access
Sufficiently insulated, but close enough for easy convenience, you “go in” (i.e. east) to El Camino Real, where a quick left leads to everything mass-market, from Trader Joe’s to Target, and everything in between.

Coastal Access
Surfers and beach lovers enjoy a strong connection to the sea, ritualistically driving the one mile straight shot down Birmingham Drive to legendary surf breaks “down the hill”.  You also go “down the hill” for gourmet staples and fresh ingredients at Seaside Market, breakfast at Pipes, the freshest VG’s doughnuts, cozy dining at Trattoria Positano or Cicciotti’s, trendy nights out at The Waverly, and shopping at Patagonia or Fowler’s Boutique.

The Historic Hwy 101 in downtown Encinitas also features the Rail Trail linking Del Mar, Cedros Design District at Solana Beach, San Elijo Lagoon, Cardiff Towne Center, Leucadia, as well as our stretch of renowned beaches, including Seaside, Cardiff Reef, and Swami’s.

Move here and instantly plug into an amazing community with award-winning schools, world class beaches, great dining, farmers markets, shops, galleries, parks, trails, train station, freeway access, and everything North County has to offer.

No HOA or Mello Roos!

Disclaimer
Actual square footage may differ from public records.  Numerous modifications have been made to subject property with permits unknown. All outbuildings and pads likely lack permits; unknown if they conform to zoning, setbacks, etc.  Electrical sub-panel and wiring was added to the “gym” building by a licensed contractor in 2021 using pre-existing underground electric conduit (no permit pulled).  Owner installed outdoor extension cord from “gym” to “utility shed no. 1” for temporary power/lighting, which will be disabled prior to sale.  Buyer and Agent to verify all MLS data before closing escrow.