House for sale : 8 bedrooms : 1205 Muirlands Dr in La Jolla

A Life So Rare, It Can Only Be Lived Here. Welcome to The Muir Garden Estate—where history whispers through century-old trees, ocean breezes drift across sunlit verandas, and every moment feels touched by magic. This is more than a home; it is a world of its own. A private, botanical sanctuary overlooking the Pacific, curated by Kate Sessions herself, designed to nurture connection, celebration, creativity, reflection, and joy. Here, lifestyle isn’t imagined—it’s lived. Wake to the sound of birdsong drifting through 2.65 acres of gardens that feel lifted from Balboa Park. Wander down stone paths lined with rare, mature plantings—landscapes that took nearly a century to grow and that money simply cannot replicate. Ease into your morning on one of many ocean-view verandas, coffee in hand, watching the coastline glow as the sun rises over your private estate. Every viewpoint offers a different mood, a different chapter of your day. Host unforgettable gatherings—from sunset dinner parties in the grand formal dining room to intimate cocktails in the billiard lounge, movies in your private Hollywood theater, or friendly matches on your regulation tennis court. This is a home built for entertaining with style and soul. Live well, live beautifully. A resort-inspired saltwater pool invites long, warm afternoons. The koi pond adds serenity. The spa and redwood sauna offer a personal retreat. The gym, golf simulator, and game room bring activity, play, and wellness into daily life. Retreat at day’s end to a spacious owner’s suite with two spa-like baths, generous closets, and t

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Listing Info:

Property Sub Type:: Detached

County Or Parish:: San Diego

Market Area:: Coastal South

Neighborhood Code:: Muirlands

Name of Complex/Subdivision:: LA JOLLA

Total Building Area:: 14,768 sq. ft.1,372 m2

Total Floor Area:: 14,768 sq. ft.1,372 m2

Total Bedrooms:: 8

Optional Bedrooms:: 8

Bathrooms:: 13

Full Bathrooms:: 9

Half Bathrooms:: 4

Fireplaces:: 10

Fireplace Details:: FP in Dining Room, FP in Family Room, FP in Living Room, FP in Primary BR, Patio/Outdoors, Den, Fire Pit, Gas, Great Room, Kitchen, Library, Masonry, Outdoors, Wood

Architecture:: Custom Built, Mediterranean/Spanish, See Remarks

Other Structures:: Detached, Other/Remarks

Stories:: 2 Story

Num Stories:: 2

Total Stories:: 2

Entry Level Building:: 1

Elevator:: No

Year Built:: 1929

Age (in years):: 96 year(s)96 year(s)

Fees:

Short Sale:: false

Home Owner Fees:: $0

Mello Roos Fee:: $0

Other Fees:: $0

Monthly Total Fees:: $0

Terms:: Cash, Conventional

Directions:

Secured Access - Please coordiante with Craig Lotzof for access - Security staff on property.

School Info:

Elementary School District:: San Diego Unified School Distric

Junior High School District:: San Diego Unified School Distric

High School District:: San Diego Unified School Distric

Room Information:

Floor
Type
Size
Other

Master Bedroom

22' × 19'

Bedroom

17' × 16'

Bedroom

16' × 14'

Bedroom

18' × 13'

Bedroom

18' × 14'

Breakfast Area

Measurements not available

Living Room

30' × 18'

Dining Room

18' × 16'

Family Room

36' × 23'

Kitchen

36' × 18'

Other

24' × 21'

Additional Info:

Site Influences:: Irregular Lot, Public Street, Rear Yd Str Access, Street Paved, Street Unpaved, West of I-5, Other/Remarks, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear

View:: City, Evening Lights, Ocean, Panoramic, Parklike, Panoramic Ocean, Water, Coastline, Neighborhood, Trees/Woods, City Lights

Appliances:: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Shed(s), Washer, Other/Remarks, 6 Burner Stove, Built In Range, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Freezer, Gas & Electric Range, Grill, Ice Maker, Range/Stove Hood, Recirculated Exhaust Fan, Self Cleaning Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Barbecue, Gas Range, Built-In, Counter Top, Electric Cooking, Gas Cooking

Accessibility Features:: Low Pile Carpeting, See Remarks

Complex Features:: BBQ, Tennis Courts, Exercise Room, Pool, Sauna, Spa/Hot Tub

Interior Features:: 2 Staircases, Balcony, Bar, Bathtub, Beamed Ceilings, Bidet, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, Ceramic Counters, Coffered Ceiling(s), Copper Plumbing Partial, Crown Moldings, Dry Bar, Granite Counters, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Home Automation System, Kitchen Island, Kitchenette, Living Room Balcony, Living Room Deck Attached, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet(s), Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled Kitchen, Shower, Shower in Tub, Stone Counters, Storage Space, Sump Pump, Tile Counters, Wet Bar, Unfurnished

Special Listing Conditions:: N/K

Restrictions:: Animals, Other/Remarks

Age Restrictions:: N/K

Laundry:: Electric, Gas, Washer Hookup

Miscellaneous:: Greenhouse, Outbuilding, Tennis Court, Other/Remarks, Gutters, Street Lighting, Suburban

Exposure Front:: Other/Remarks

Construction Material:: Stucco, Wood

Property Condition:: Additions/Alterations, Building Permit, Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled

Lot Size:: 2.65 acre(s)1.07 hectare(s)

Parcel Number:: 351-742-05-00

Parking Features:: Attached, Detached, Gated, Direct Garage Access, Garage, Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Rear Entry, Garage - Side Entry, Garage - Single Door, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener, Golf Cart Garage

Total Parking Spaces:: 22

Total Garage Spaces:: 6

Heating:: Zoned Areas, Fireplace, Forced Air Unit

Heating fuel:: Natural Gas

Cooling:: Central Forced Air, Zoned Area(s)

Utilities:: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Underground Utilities, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Pool Features:: Below Ground, Private, Heated with Gas, See Remarks, Heated, Permits, Pool Cover, Tile

Spa Features:: Private Below Ground, Private w/Pool, Yes, Heated, Private, Permits, See Remarks

Roof:: Tile/Clay

Patio And Porch Features:: Balcony, Brick, Covered, Deck, Gazebo, Stone/Tile, Other/Remarks, Patio, Roof Top, Cabana, Patio Open, Porch - Front, Porch - Rear, Terrace