$2,950,000
343 Verbena Drive Borrego Springs, CA 92004
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$2,950,000
Est. payment /mo
5 BD
5 BA
5,258 SqFt
Active
343 Verbena Drive Borrego Springs, CA 92004
UPDATED:
11/05/2024 02:49 AM
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,258 sqft
Price per Sqft $561
MLS Listing ID NDP2409732
Style Detached
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1998
Lot Size 2.200 Acres
Acres 2.2
Property Description
Sculptural Art and architectural design merge in this expansive, contemporary, southwest estate located in the San Diego desert resort community of Borrego Springs. Originally the home for noted sculptor John Richen, this 5 bedroom 4.5 bath offers a luxurious oasis with 4 fireplaces, two pools, multiple outdoor patios and exquisite custom detailing. From the entry gates, front door and interior finishes it is living in a work of art. Views to the Santa Rosa mountains and Indian Head capture the grandeur of the desert landscape. The kitchen caters to an intimate meal or professional chef, with Wolf cooktop range/oven and Sub Zero in counter drawer appliances. Perfect for entertaining, this home offers both a formal living room with 16 foot ceilings and fireplace, dedicated dining room that easily seats 12, as well as a family room that opens to an exterior patio with sculptural fountain and separate secret fully equipped bar and lounge. The primary suite in the south wing opens onto its own, large, private patio with a separate pool serving as oasis. The central heart of the house holds the kitchen, a library/office, wine bar and two guest suites with their own private baths and easy access to the primary pool, spa and outdoor BBQ kitchen and exterior fireplace. Two additional guest bedrooms, perfect for au pair or housekeeper with shared bath, are located in the north wing. The garage holds three cars plus large work space and laundry. The expansive grounds also include a separate outdoor irrigated kitchen garden and basketball court. The landscape includes fruit trees, flo
Sculptural Art and architectural design merge in this expansive, contemporary, southwest estate located in the San Diego desert resort community of Borrego Springs. Originally the home for noted sculptor John Richen, this 5 bedroom 4.5 bath offers a luxurious oasis with 4 fireplaces, two pools, multiple outdoor patios and exquisite custom detailing. From the entry gates, front door and interior finishes it is living in a work of art. Views to the Santa Rosa mountains and Indian Head capture the grandeur of the desert landscape. The kitchen caters to an intimate meal or professional chef, with Wolf cooktop range/oven and Sub Zero in counter drawer appliances. Perfect for entertaining, this home offers both a formal living room with 16 foot ceilings and fireplace, dedicated dining room that easily seats 12, as well as a family room that opens to an exterior patio with sculptural fountain and separate secret fully equipped bar and lounge. The primary suite in the south wing opens onto its own, large, private patio with a separate pool serving as oasis. The central heart of the house holds the kitchen, a library/office, wine bar and two guest suites with their own private baths and easy access to the primary pool, spa and outdoor BBQ kitchen and exterior fireplace. Two additional guest bedrooms, perfect for au pair or housekeeper with shared bath, are located in the north wing. The garage holds three cars plus large work space and laundry. The expansive grounds also include a separate outdoor irrigated kitchen garden and basketball court. The landscape includes fruit trees, flowers and is designed to be water efficient and desert friendly. A rooftop solar array assists with energy efficiency while not sacrificing comfort. Three zoned HVAC systems along with evaporative coolers help keep the house comfortable. Property also features a roof top star gazing deck and also is equipped with owned solar panels. Home was renovated circa 2008-2009 when owner added additional living space, electrical, flooring and plumbing upgrades including a dual zoned hot water circulation systems and multiple zoned audio system. Borrego Springs is the desert resort community of San Diego and has been a favorite for celebrities and entrepreneurs since the 1940s who are looking for a quiet and discrete getaway. Easily accessible, Borrego is located a two-hour drive from San Diego and Palm Springs and three hours from Los Angeles. The airport in Borrego hosts private planes as well as jets. Borrego is much like Palm Springs 75 years ago with less people, traffic and a quiet community that is surrounded by the Anza Borrego Desert State Park, the largest state park in the contiguous United States. Exploring the desert, hiking, off-roading and a vibrant art and performing arts scene are just some of many activities to enjoy along with simply slowing down to unwind. An International Dark Sky community, Borregans cherish their unparalleled views of the heavens.
Sculptural Art and architectural design merge in this expansive, contemporary, southwest estate located in the San Diego desert resort community of Borrego Springs. Originally the home for noted sculptor John Richen, this 5 bedroom 4.5 bath offers a luxurious oasis with 4 fireplaces, two pools, multiple outdoor patios and exquisite custom detailing. From the entry gates, front door and interior finishes it is living in a work of art. Views to the Santa Rosa mountains and Indian Head capture the grandeur of the desert landscape. The kitchen caters to an intimate meal or professional chef, with Wolf cooktop range/oven and Sub Zero in counter drawer appliances. Perfect for entertaining, this home offers both a formal living room with 16 foot ceilings and fireplace, dedicated dining room that easily seats 12, as well as a family room that opens to an exterior patio with sculptural fountain and separate secret fully equipped bar and lounge. The primary suite in the south wing opens onto its own, large, private patio with a separate pool serving as oasis. The central heart of the house holds the kitchen, a library/office, wine bar and two guest suites with their own private baths and easy access to the primary pool, spa and outdoor BBQ kitchen and exterior fireplace. Two additional guest bedrooms, perfect for au pair or housekeeper with shared bath, are located in the north wing. The garage holds three cars plus large work space and laundry. The expansive grounds also include a separate outdoor irrigated kitchen garden and basketball court. The landscape includes fruit trees, flowers and is designed to be water efficient and desert friendly. A rooftop solar array assists with energy efficiency while not sacrificing comfort. Three zoned HVAC systems along with evaporative coolers help keep the house comfortable. Property also features a roof top star gazing deck and also is equipped with owned solar panels. Home was renovated circa 2008-2009 when owner added additional living space, electrical, flooring and plumbing upgrades including a dual zoned hot water circulation systems and multiple zoned audio system. Borrego Springs is the desert resort community of San Diego and has been a favorite for celebrities and entrepreneurs since the 1940s who are looking for a quiet and discrete getaway. Easily accessible, Borrego is located a two-hour drive from San Diego and Palm Springs and three hours from Los Angeles. The airport in Borrego hosts private planes as well as jets. Borrego is much like Palm Springs 75 years ago with less people, traffic and a quiet community that is surrounded by the Anza Borrego Desert State Park, the largest state park in the contiguous United States. Exploring the desert, hiking, off-roading and a vibrant art and performing arts scene are just some of many activities to enjoy along with simply slowing down to unwind. An International Dark Sky community, Borregans cherish their unparalleled views of the heavens.
Location
State CA
County San Diego
Area Borrego Springs (92004)
Zoning Residentia
Interior
Cooling Central Forced Air, Swamp Cooler(s)
Fireplaces Type FP in Family Room, FP in Living Room, Patio/Outdoors, Kitchen
Equipment Dryer, Washer
Appliance Dryer, Washer
Laundry Garage
Exterior
Garage Spaces 3.0
Pool Below Ground, Private, Black Bottom, Waterfall
View Mountains/Hills, Desert
Total Parking Spaces 3
Building
Lot Description Corner Lot
Story 1
Lot Size Range 2+ to 4 AC
Level or Stories 1 Story
Schools
Elementary Schools Borrego Springs Unified School District
Middle Schools Borrego Springs Unified School District
High Schools Borrego Springs Unified School District
Others
Miscellaneous Rural
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard
Listed by Sylvana Meeks • Coldwell Banker Borrego
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