8869 La Cartera St San Diego, CA 92129

$1,255,000 - $1,305,000. An eclectic mixture of the old and the new, in an established neighborhood where homeowners show pride of ownership; in the top-rated public school district of Poway Unified, this two-story home prides itself with strong bones and decorator touches, and maintained in good condition by the original owner that includes two covered patios, a variety of exotic fruits and lush yard that offers plenty of space to barbecue and entertain. The lower level is an open area floor plan, with a family room with fireplace, breakfast nook, a dining, living room, an extra bedroom, a full bath and a spacious two-car garage. The hardwood floors were reclaimed from old ancestral homes then shipped from the Philippines. The quarter-turn stairs to the second level provide a welcoming approach as well as a classic look. The upstairs has the master, three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Located in the sought-after neighborhood of Rancho Penasquitos, and near two elementary, two middle and two high schools. A short drive to the town center with established supermarkets, restaurants, shops and other services. Very easy access to the I-15, I-5 and 56 Freeways. The surrounding canyons offer plenty of hiking trails and recreational activities such as the Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve, Hilltop Community Park, Black Mountain Ranch Park (home to the RP Little League), and the Black Mountain Open Space Park.