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Taso Tsakos

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$ 1,695,000

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2838 Rumsey Drive Riverside, CA 92506

4 Beds

5 Baths

3,526 SqFt

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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

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2838 Rumsey Drive Riverside, CA 92506

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