3566 Albatross St

LOCATION! Thoughtfully designed by award-winning local architect Derek Heeb. Modern urbanity + natures beauty, this secluded sanctuary is tucked in along the canyon setting on a PRIVATE STREET w/ no through traffic! Fully owned TESLA wall battery & SOLAR. 2806 sqft of peaceful living space including 2 comfortable en-suite bedrooms (primary bath has heated floors) PLUS two open loft spaces. Use the large loft (approx. 20ftx15ft) as a serene lounge or w/ a few alterations, a 3rd bedroom. Use the other loft as a nest workspace or reader's retreat. 56 windows, 2 skylights & 2 story atrium for ample sunlight AND cool canyon breezes. Mature foliage, surrounding birdsongs & 2 built-in water fountains mean you'll forget you're in the heart of the city - under 3 miles to downtown and the San Diego airport, several blocks from Balboa Park & close to trendy shops & eateries. Very quiet. Ample parking for homeowners on this private street. Rooftop deck & fireplace. 2 spacious bedrooms, plus 2 open lofts. 3 full bathrooms, 1 half bath. 2 jetted bathtubs. 3 Fireplaces include Wood-burning fireplaces in living room & on rooftop deck, plus gas-burning fireplace in primary bedroom. Fresh interior & exterior paint, newly installed carpets, & refinished wood floors. Dedicated 9x9 laundry room w/ extra cabinetry, wash sink & drop down ironing board. Excellent storage throughout the home includes 2 attics, large hall closet and an 8x10 walk-in closet in the primary bedroom. A full bathroom & secondary walk-in closet, both adjacent to the large loft - perfect optional 3rd bedroom or guest area. Plenty of guest parking on this private street. Tons of kitchen cabinets and generous pantry with additional storage under staircase landing. Beautifully designed copper roof & apparatus. Owner's artistic touches throughout include custom stained glass front doors, hand-made glass tiles in the bathroom, hand-made brass sinks in the primary bathroom and a sizable tile featuring an ancient 400,000 year-old fossil slab embedded into the primary bathroom shower. "Blue eyes" granite counters with sparkling blue labradorite stone in kitchen & downstairs half bath. All light sconces were hand-made & fused by artist Dick Ditore. Surround sound speakers in both bedrooms, living room and loft. Both bedrooms and large loft have direct access to the outdoors. Patio is plumbed for a jacuzzi. Multi-purpose storage room for outdoor tools & supplies. 2 car garage has an abundance of cabinets plus a pull down table & full sink. Highly desirable location situated at the edge of Hillcrest & Bankers Hill. You won't find another one like this.