Spectacular 1908 California Craftsman in the Mount Rubidoux Historic District

4 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS | 2,689 SQUARE FEET | 15,246 SQFT LOT | BUILT 1908 | Sold $1,025,000

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Elevated on the eastern slope of Little Rubidoux, this quintessential California Craftsman sits proudly among a collection of equally distinguished homes. Classic architectural details are proudly displayed, from clinker-brick masonry and weatherboard siding to a deep wraparound shade porch and multi-light casement windows. The interior is as a Craftsman should be. Comfortable and welcoming, spacious and yet not wasteful of space.The living and dining rooms are particularly striking, thoughtfully designed and beautifully preserved over the years. There are 4 bedrooms, one down and three up as well as an additional upstairs room and attached to the primary bedroom is a gorgeous, enclosed sleeping porch; a reminder of the home’s history and adaptability. The kitchen and breakfast room overlook a serene garden retreat, complete with mature citrus trees offering shade and delicious oranges which brought fame to Riverside in those early years of development. This home is just minutes from the trails of Mount Rubidoux, the Lakes and Fairmount Park and the excitement of Downtown Riverside’s central core. It’s also a district contributor to the Mount Rubidoux Historic District which is a neighborhood that is nothing short of stunning.

The Craftsman homes on this hill are the most impressive of their kind in the City of Riverside and taken as a whole is among the most beautiful collection of Craftsman homes in Southern California. Development of the Mount Rubidoux subdivision first occurred in 1908 at a time when Riverside was entering a new growth period. The large estate lots were meant to accommodate the grand homes of the wealthy and elite in Riverside. The Mount Rubidoux subdivision also served as an early gateway to Riverside via Seventh Street and the Buena Vista Bridge. The architecturally dynamic estate homes remain in their original and outstanding setting. The grand stone gateway, hillside lots, ornamental neighborhood retaining walls and mature and established landscaping are some of the features that make this neighborhood one of the most sought after in the city of riverside especially among the preservationists and vintage home enthusiasts. Having access to the trails of Mount Rubidoux across the famous Buena Vista Bridge is in my opinion one of the greatest features of this neighborhood; however, I know many residents really enjoy the loop around the lakes at Fairmount Park to watch the wildlife both permanent and seasonal.