A sprawling estate in San Diego with a life-size chess board, waterfall, and Egyptian-themed movie theater is selling for $2.5 million — take a look inside Rancho Magdalena

Melissa WileyAug 11, 2020, 00:36 IST

Jordan Paul / Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

A 30-acre California estate deemed an "entertainer's paradise" by Sotheby's is selling for $2.5 million.
Known as Rancho Magdalena, the estate is located an hour north of San Diego in Valley Center.
It consists of an eight-bedroom main house as well as two greenhouses, a solar-paneled garage, and multiple athletic courts and recreation areas.
Take a look inside the private entertainment complex, which comes with an Egyptian-themed movie theater, waterslide, and life-size chess board.

A 30-acre California estate known as Rancho Magdalena is selling for $2.5 million.

Jordan Paul / Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

Ray Stendall of Pacific Sotheby's International Realty represents the listing.

Source: Pacific Sotheby's International Realty

Dubbed an "entertainer's paradise" by Sotheby's, the resort-style estate is located two hours south of Los Angeles in northern San Diego.

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In addition to the eight-bedroom main house, the property includes two green houses, a garage covered in solar panels, and a dizzying number of recreational facilities.

Jordan Paul / Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

Source: Pacific Sotheby's International Realty

The main residence sits at the heart of the property and is built in the Spanish architectural style with a clay-tile roof.

Jordan Paul / Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

Source: Pacific Sotheby's International Realty

Archways, 10-foot ceilings, and wide hallways make the inside feel spacious.

Jordan Paul / Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

Source: Pacific Sotheby's International Realty

The main floor includes four guest bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom and doors that open up to the outside.

Jordan Paul / Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

Source: Pacific Sotheby's International Realty

Every room in the house has a view of the surrounding estate.

Jordan Paul / Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

Source: Pacific Sotheby's International Realty

The kitchen comes with "double" everything: There are two ovens, two islands, two fridges, and two dishwashers.

Jordan Paul / Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

Source: Pacific Sotheby's International Realty

The formal living room is the central gathering space and features a carved marble-granite fireplace as its centerpiece.

Jordan Paul / Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

Source: Pacific Sotheby's International Realty

Outside, there are three courtyards for entertaining ...

Jordan Paul / Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

Source: Pacific Sotheby's International Realty

... and balconies wrap around the entire home.

Jordan Paul / Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

Source: Pacific Sotheby's International Realty

The two upstairs bedrooms enjoy private balconies with fireplaces.

Jordan Paul / Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

Source: Pacific Sotheby's International Realty

Residents and guests are not lacking for entertainment. After dinner, they can enjoy cocktails in the copper-ceilinged ballroom ...

Jordan Paul / Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

Source: Pacific Sotheby's International Realty

... then settle into plush leather couches to watch a film in the multi-level, Egyptian-themed theater.

Jordan Paul / Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

Source: Pacific Sotheby's International Realty

Guests could spend an afternoon playing racquetball in a professional, air-conditioned court ...

Jordan Paul / Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

Source: Pacific Sotheby's International Realty

... then head to the downstairs game room to play billiards or shuffleboard followed by a drink at the bar.

Jordan Paul / Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

Source: Pacific Sotheby's International Realty

Outside facilities include a dedicated basketball court ...

Jordan Paul / Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

Source: Pacific Sotheby's International Realty

... and bocce courts bookended by rose-covered archways.

Jordan Paul / Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

Source: Pacific Sotheby's International Realty

For cooling off from the southern California heat, there is a large pool with a slide, waterfall, hidden grotto, and hot tub.

Jordan Paul / Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

Source: Pacific Sotheby's International Realty

Nearby gardens and pagodas make for a peaceful walk.

Jordan Paul / Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

Source: Pacific Sotheby's International Realty

To top it all off, residents can play a game of chess on a life-size board.

Jordan Paul / Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

Source: Pacific Sotheby's International Realty

If buyers wish to expand their hosting capacity, an adjacent 20 acres with two guest houses is also available for purchase.

Jordan Paul / Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

Source: Pacific Sotheby's International Realty

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A sprawling estate in San Diego with a life-size chess board, waterfall, and Egyptian-themed movie theater is selling for $2.5 million — take a look inside Rancho Magdalena

A 30-acre California estate known as Rancho Magdalena is selling for $2.5 million.

Dubbed an "entertainer's paradise" by Sotheby's, the resort-style estate is located two hours south of Los Angeles in northern San Diego.

In addition to the eight-bedroom main house, the property includes two green houses, a garage covered in solar panels, and a dizzying number of recreational facilities.

The main residence sits at the heart of the property and is built in the Spanish architectural style with a clay-tile roof.

Archways, 10-foot ceilings, and wide hallways make the inside feel spacious.

The main floor includes four guest bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom and doors that open up to the outside.

Every room in the house has a view of the surrounding estate.

The kitchen comes with "double" everything: There are two ovens, two islands, two fridges, and two dishwashers.

The formal living room is the central gathering space and features a carved marble-granite fireplace as its centerpiece.

Outside, there are three courtyards for entertaining ...

... and balconies wrap around the entire home.

The two upstairs bedrooms enjoy private balconies with fireplaces.

Residents and guests are not lacking for entertainment. After dinner, they can enjoy cocktails in the copper-ceilinged ballroom ...

... then settle into plush leather couches to watch a film in the multi-level, Egyptian-themed theater.

Guests could spend an afternoon playing racquetball in a professional, air-conditioned court ...

... then head to the downstairs game room to play billiards or shuffleboard followed by a drink at the bar.

Outside facilities include a dedicated basketball court ...

... and bocce courts bookended by rose-covered archways.

For cooling off from the southern California heat, there is a large pool with a slide, waterfall, hidden grotto, and hot tub.

Nearby gardens and pagodas make for a peaceful walk.

To top it all off, residents can play a game of chess on a life-size board.

If buyers wish to expand their hosting capacity, an adjacent 20 acres with two guest houses is also available for purchase.