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

Life So Rare, It Can Only Be Lived Here. Welcome to The Muir Garden Estate, a truly legendary La Jolla property where history, architecture, and lifestyle exist in perfect harmony. Set behind private gates on 2.65 acres of manicured, ocean-view grounds, this extraordinary estate is a botanical sanctuary originally curated by famed horticulturist Kate Sessions, whose vision shaped some of Southern California’s most iconic landscapes. Wake each morning to birdsong drifting through century-old trees as ocean breezes move gently across sunlit verandas. This is more than a home—it is a lifestyle defined by serenity, celebration, creativity, and connection with friend and family, overlooking the Pacific in one of La Jolla’s most prestigious and sought after settings. Architecturally, the estate is a modernized interpretation of the original Muir family residence, designed by master architect Edgar Ulrich in the timeless Santa Barbara Revival style—thoughtfully updated to meet modern living while preserving its historic elegance and soul of the 1920’s Exceptional and Notable features include a Mills Act designation, private tennis court, resort-style pools and cabana, Stunning main residence with two guest homes, authentic theater, game room, golf simulator, spa and gym, library, and parking for six cars. A rare and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a living piece of La Jolla history—where lifestyle isn’t imagined, it’s lived.

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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, Other/Remarks, 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):: 97 year(s)97 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:: Alley Access, Curbs, 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:: Evening Lights, Ocean, Panoramic, Parklike, Panoramic Ocean, Pool, Water, Coastline, Landmark, 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, Pet Restrictions, 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, Lap, 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

Security:: Automatic Gate, Other/Remarks, Security System, Firewall(s), Security Lights, Smoke Detector, Wired for Alarm System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors