Welcome to Julian's golden neighborhood of Pine Hills! Julian is San Diego's mountain town known for apple pies, shopping, seasonal flowers, snowy days, and for becoming a certified International Dark Sky Community. This 100 year old cottage-like home has 3 beds + office / 2 full baths, sits on a gorgeous 1.57 acre lot filled with oak, manzanita, and fruit trees, and beaming with character. The upper section of the property has two flat potential building areas off the extended driveway. Zoning allows animals (J designator) such as horses, chickens, and beekeeping + has the makings to start a garden. An amateur homesteader's dream! Fall in love with the mountain sunset view from the wrap-around deck off the spacious main living room. Multiple rooms showcase wood-burning stoves in addition to the central HVAC to keep you comfortable year-round. Some of the kitchen's features include a large pantry with glass doors, gas range, breakfast nook/entry way + opens to the dining room with wood floors and original built-ins. Main level primary bedroom. Enjoy the substantial storage throughout the home and property including multiple sheds and a detached workshop. Keep your vehicles protected in the one-car garage or carport, with ample room for guest parking. Recent upgrades include a newer roof (2019), cool wall exterior paint (2019), asphalt driveway (2018), remote controlled garage door (2023), W/D (2022), and generator. Just 5 mins to town + William Heise County Park, 1 hr to San Diego + Temecula. Property qualifies for USDA loan - 100% financing available! Home has owned propane tank, private septic, on-grid w SDGE, and connected to Pine Hills Water District.