$4,155,000
If you know, you know. And if you don’t… it’s time you discover Hidden Valley. Tucked along a private road within one of La Jolla’s most quietly coveted enclaves, this nearly half-acre estate captures panoramic, northwest facing views over La Jolla Shores and the endless blue Pacific. Offered for the first time in decades, the residence presents a rare opportunity: a home with undeniable architectural presence, generous scale, and exceptional bones, ready to be reimagined into its next chapter. Recently refreshed with paint, staging, and polish, it lives comfortably today while inviting vision for tomorrow. The home features expansive interiors, extensive large-scale use of windows and French doors, and a seamless indoor-outdoor rhythm. All of these come together to frame what truly sets this property apart: its breathtaking, layered coastal vistas. A setting of privacy, space, and perspective… just minutes from the Village, beaches and coves, and all that defines La Jolla. *See Supplement for the full story.* Set on approximately 20,000 square feet along a private road, this elevated homesite offers a rare combination of scale, privacy, and commanding northwest-facing views, which are widely considered among the most desirable orientations in all of coastal La Jolla. Upon entry, the home immediately reveals its greatest asset: extensive use of glass that frame sweeping vistas across La Jolla Shores, the Pacific Ocean, and the coastline beyond. It’s a visual introduction that never loses its impact. Morning light, afternoon blues, and evening city lights are all layered into one daily experience. The home has recently undergone a thoughtful refresh with paint, staging, and presentation, allowing its spatial potential and architectural strengths to come into clearer focus. The layout is both expansive and intuitive, with multiple living and entertaining areas that flow naturally between one another and out to the surrounding grounds. A grand living room anchors the public spaces, complemented by a generous family room adjacent to the kitchen. It creates an ideal environment for both formal entertaining and relaxed everyday living. The previously updated kitchen centers around a large island and offers abundant cabinetry, workspace, and storage. The main level features three spacious bedrooms, including a secondary primary suite with en-suite bath, along with an optional fourth bedroom currently styled as an office. All work together to offer flexibility for a variety of living arrangements. The upper level is reserved for the primary suite which is an elevated, private retreat with storybook window views that stretch across the coastline. While ready for modernization, the scale, layout, and positioning of this space create an exceptional foundation for a truly remarkable reimagining. Step outside and the setting fully comes into its own. This is where Hidden Valley quietly distinguishes itself. If La Jolla Village is the stage… Hidden Valley is the green room :-)! Elevated, serene and removed just enough to feel like your own private world. The views here are not just beautiful, they are dimensional, layered, and ever-changing. Moments from La Jolla Shores Beach, the Village, UCSD, and the area’s renowned dining and cultural offerings, this location delivers both convenience and escape in equal measure. The opportunity is clear: refine, expand, or create anew. The lot size, orientation, and setting provide a canvas rarely available in today’s market.
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Listed by Ken Pecus with eXp Realty of California, Inc (619) 675-0123
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Status
Active
MLS Number
260007373SD
Year Built
1971
Lot Size
0.48 acres