A LANDMARK BEACHFRONT SPANISH COLONIAL 

This 1922 Spanish Colonial beachfront estate is hidden behind an iron gate off the beaten path in La Jolla's Barber tract. Perfectly placed on 1.4 lush acres spanning to the mean high tide line, the estate, which includes the main house (325) and detached guest house (333), affords privacy rarely found with beachfront property. Rich with history, this registered landmark was designed by and home to Philip Barber, for whom La Jolla's Barber tract is named, and more recently to Oscar winning actor and La Jolla native Cliff Robertson. It is rumored to have been visited and rented by some of Hollywood’s famous. With its historical designation, it offers significant tax savings under the Mills Act.

Philip Barber worked with architect J.H. Nicholson (also known for the 1928 La Jolla Presbyterian Church on Draper) and also used his own architectural findings from his travels to build the home, which is said to have signaled the beginning of the 1920's La Jolla boom triggering other large scale developments such as the Muirlands. Originally referred to as the Dunes, for its sand dune location, (not given its address until 1933) the name Casa de la Paz (house of peace), was given by Cliff Robertson, because of its tranquil environment. Robertson worked with architect Thomas L. Shepard (La Valencia Hotel, the Marine Room, and the La Jolla Beach and tennis club) to restore the interior and exterior in addition to making several modifications.

Enjoy this magical and tranquil estate as is, or use plans by island architects for an addition and remodel adding 3859 estimated square feet, which offer a buyer the perfect opportunity for old world to meet new. The addition would make the main house into 9,205 estimated square feet with five bedrooms, six and one-half bathrooms (including cabana), den, exercise and sauna, and a four car garage; in addition to the existing guest house with one bedroom and one bathroom, kitchen, living, and a two car garage.

Landscape plans include an oceanfront pool and 3000 estimated square feet of sprawling terraces and patios. Upon completion the estate would be 9748 estimated square feet including detached guest house and sauna. Please inquire for more information. Buyer to verify all prior to removal of contingencies, including, but not limited to, historical information and designation, square footage and measurements, and information pertaining to plans and permits for addition.

Built in 1922.

2 stories, 6,153 approximate square feet. Adobe and stucco exterior. With a brick patio, and a gazebo. Tile roof.

1.4 acre lot.