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Property Description
The Collins-Wellington Estate Spanish-Revival Masterpiece on 8 Private Acres Mills Act Designated Step into timeless grandeur at the Collins-Wellington Estate, a one-of-a-kind Spanish-Revival castle nestled atop 8 secluded acres in the heart of San Diego. This historic 1928 architectural marvel was envisioned by H.A. Collins and later cherished by the prestigious Wellington familyfamed for hosting soires attended by Southern Californias elite. A gated, tree-lined drive welcomes you with a quarter-mile of privacy and anticipation, leading to a majestic 5,766 sq ft residence rich in heritage and soul. Listed on the Historic Register and benefitting from significant tax savings under the Mills Act, this estate is truly a legacy property. Inside, every corner tells a storyoriginal peg-and-bowtie curly oak floors, hand-painted ceiling designs, inlaid onyx flooring, and soaring 18-foot cathedral ceilings blend seamlessly with the intricate wrought iron and arched motifs that define authentic Spanish architecture. Enter through a regal double-height stone foyer with gilded detailing and a stunning wrought-iron staircase lined with hand-painted Spanish tiles. The 35 x 25 grand ballroomonce alive with the sounds of live musicians serenading from the balcony aboveis a crown jewel of old-world glamour. The estate offers four expansive bedrooms, each with en-suite baths and space for additional sitting areas or home offices. A charming upstairs loft overlooks the ballroom and can function beautifully as a study or fifth bedroom. Highlights Include: – Iconic 1928 Spanish-Revival arch
Open House
Property Details and Features
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Bathrooms
- 5 total bathrooms
- 4 full bathrooms
- 1 half bathroom
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Bedrooms
- 5 total bedrooms
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Building
- Built in 1930
- Building area total: 5766
- 2 stories
- 2 stories total
- Living area: 5766
- Living area units: Sqft
- Building area units: Sqft
- Entry level: 1
- “No Common Walls”
- “2 Story”
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Community
- 1 unit in community
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Cooling
- “Central Forced Air”
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Listing
- Listing ID: PTP2505278
- List price: $4,485,000
- 31 days on market
- Listing contract date: 2025-07-12
- Special listing conditions: “Standard”
- “Cash”
- “Conventional”
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Lot
- Size area: 0.0002
- Size units: Acres
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Parking
- Total: 10
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Pool
- “N/K”
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Property
- Property subtype: Detached
- Property type: Residential
- Zoning: SPECIAL AN
- “Other/Remarks”
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Schools
- High school district: Sweetwater Union High School Dis
- Middle or junior school district: Sweetwater Union High School Dis