2838 Rumsey Drive Pending Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Riverside,CA 92506
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Pending
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,526 sqft
Price per Sqft $480
MLS Listing ID CRIV25178400
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1951
Lot Size 1.150 Acres
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source Datashare California Regional
Property Description
HISTORIC RUMSEY DRIVE- THE HISTORIC "POLO BARN HOUSE"- Possibly one of Riverside's most storied properties, this home was created from a barn that originally sheltered horses for the Riverside Tennis and Polo Club (later evolving into Victoria Club) in the 1950s. Preceding the incorporation of The Victoria Club it was known as the Riverside Golf and Polo Club. The Polo fields were located just south of Central Avenue where the field side stables and original clubhouse exist today converted into residences when the "Sungold" Tract was developed in the mid 1950s! This structure was converted to a residence as well and expanded and improved by each of the four subsequent owners over the last 70 years. If Martha Stewart ever resided in Riverside this would have been her home and studio! The main living area is comprised of the original main barn with the original wood beamed ceiling, horizontal random Redwood paneling, hand-set stone floors and the addition of a stunning massive brick fireplace. The warmth and charm exhibited in this rambling residence is truly unique and leaves all who visit with a special experience. Once the home of noted life-style author Emily Barnes and featured in several magazines including House Beautiful, Sunset and Better Homes and Gardens the house and gr
Location
State CA
County Riverside
Interior
Heating Forced Air,Natural Gas,Central
Cooling Central Air,Other
Flooring Tile,Wood
Fireplaces Type Dining Room,Family Room,Gas Starter,Living Room,Raised Hearth,Other
Fireplace Yes
Window Features Double Pane Windows
Appliance Dishwasher,Double Oven,Gas Range,Oven,Range,Self Cleaning Oven,Gas Water Heater
Laundry Laundry Room,Other,Inside
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.0
Pool Gas Heat,Gunite,In Ground,Fenced
View Hills,Trees/Woods,Other
Private Pool true
Building
Lot Description Sloped Down,Irregular Lot,Level,Secluded,Other,Back Yard,Landscaped,Street Light(s),Sprinklers In Rear,Storm Drain
Story 1
Foundation Slab
Water Public
Architectural Style Custom,Ranch,Traditional
Schools
School District Riverside Unified