$1,399,000
Discover elevated mountain living on 1.81 acres in this fully remodeled 5,469 sq ft luxury estate, with 5 bedrooms + Office, 5 bathrooms, and a finished 605 sq ft walkout basement with a private entry. The home is ideal for multi generational living, second home and income property with events space and nightly rental. Remodeled with premium materials and modern conveniences, the home blends designer craftsmanship with endless comfort. The main level features Brazilian travertine flooring, abundant natural light, and seamless access to the pool and English inspired gardens. Throughout the home, every detail shines from the custom lighting, plantation shutters, coffered ceilings and a striking French Empire Crystal chandelier. The newly permitted 1,752 sq ft upper level offers cedar ceilings, Italian marble vanities, waterproof luxury vinyl plank flooring, and a stunning primary suite with a jetted tub alcove, his and her walk in closets with laundry hookups, a beverage refrigerator and a marble topped coffee bar. Major upgrades include 55 owned solar panels, a high producing well with Palomar Mountain Spring Water, a new septic system, a new 3D Corning roof, custom copper colored seamless gutters, and advanced HVAC system. The chef’s kitchen impresses with natural quartzite countertops, Miele/Bosch/Fisher Paykel appliances and a spacious secondary prep kitchen ideal for entertaining. A rare turnkey estate offering modern luxury, efficiency, and privacy—a refined mountain retreat with the possibility for rental, retreat and/or event income. Experience the grandeur and comfort of the historic Mendenhall Estate, a fully restored legacy home with Gold Rush-era roots, nestled on 1.81 lush acres. Once owned by the renowned Mendenhall cattle ranching family, this home blends rich California history with modern luxury. The home has been fully-remodeled and restored to its former glory with all top-of-the-line finishes and offers 5,469 sq ft of living space, 5-bedrooms + office, 5-bathrooms. Poured concrete walls offer exceptional insulation and quiet while over 40 windows flood the home with natural light and beautiful mountain views. The home has owned solar with 55 owned panels (17.9KW) and a high-producing well with Palomar Mountain Spring Water. New septic, new 3d Corning 40 year roof and new custom copper seamless gutters with leaf guards and antique downspouts. A rare, luxurious blend of past and present awaits. $300 per year for SDGE non-pass-through fees. Last year at true up a check for was received from SDGE for over production. The upstairs includes almost 1,000 sq. ft. of finished and conditioned storage space not included in the published square footage. The family history of this estate goes back to the 1800’s – the Mendenhall’s were a large Cattle Ranching Family and ran cattle from Palomar Mountain to Julian in the California Gold Rush Era. The bones of this home are poured concrete, with walls inside those built to CA state building requirements. The Mendenhall’s had two homes, one on Palomar Mountain, and this one dubbed “The Mendenhall Estate”. The well water is Palomar Mountain Spring Water. There are plans for a garage attached to the home with the roof dual purposed for a concrete patio – plans will convey with the sale. The entire home has crystal handled Schlage doorknobs and privacy locks adding an additional touch of elegance throughout. Throughout the home are luxury gold faucets and sconces and in the primary suite you will find Victorian perfume bottle gold faucets throughout the bathroom, shower, and statement piece spa tub. Above the vanities are custom gold framed Victorian style tri view medicine cabinets with tons of space. His and hers huge walk in closet space for you to bring your custom storage design. In his closet there are washer dryer hook ups and room for a folding table. The primary bedroom is huge and has an antique stained glass window from a church dating back to the 1800s. The top floor has its own dedicated water heater and instant hot water with a recirculating line to guest room bath. The primary bedroom also has a beverage refrigerator and a marble topped Coffee bar. All toilets throughout the home are Toto. There are two staircases on each side of the house to access the upper quarters. Other features include natural quartzite countertops in the kitchen, butler’s pantry and other areas of the home, Brazilian travertine, plantation shutters, two fireplaces, coffered ceilings French Empire Crystal Chandlier, RV dump / cleanout. New septic installed in 2025 – 1,500 gallon tank plus 150 feet of additional leech lines. All new HVAC. The grounds of this grand estate are breathtaking and the prior owner held weddings here. The grass is expansive and some trees include Liquid Amber, Japanese Maple, Large Cedar and a Redwood tree, apple, pear, 2 varieties of lemons and Asian plums, Crepe Myrtle’s pink and purple in addition to flowers everywhere. The sprawling lawns and gardens have automatic irrigation controlled by a smart irrigation system. The Pool has thermal pool panels for heat. Property comes with antique 40 foot Fruehauf vintage trailer for storage. No expense was spared in this restoration and attention to the finest details coupled with thoughtful creature comforts are evident throughout.
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20121 Hwy 76, Pauma Valley
