44900 Little Lake Road Mendocino, CA 95460
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,894 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,894 sqft
Price per Sqft $929
MLS Listing ID C1-11230
Style Victorian
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1855
Lot Size 1.200 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
Property Description
Recognized by fans around the world as the home of Cabot Cove's beloved physician, Dr. Seth Hazlitt, the property appeared in the iconic television series Murder, She Wrote. For admirers of the long-running show, the residence remains a familiar part of Mendocino's cinematic identity and adds a memorable cultural chapter to its long history.
Architecturally, Spencer Hills House reflects the craftsmanship of early Mendocino builders. Distinctive custom milled trim unique to the residence highlights the artistry of the period. Interior ceiling heights are notably generous for a Victorian of this vintage, creating spaces that feel open and welcoming. Expansive windows capture changing coastal light and illuminate wide plank wood floors and preserved period details that lend warmth and authenticity throughout the interiors.
The home has benefited from significant recent upgrades and repairs completed with exceptional attention to quality and detail. These improvements enhance comfort, performance, and longevity while remaining harmonious with the home's historic character and architectural fabric.
Outdoor living unfolds across the property's expansive grounds. A generous deck provides an exceptional setting for outdoor dining and entertaining above the village, framed by coastal cypress and distant ocean horizons. A thoughtfully designed bocce court set in surrounding flagstone offers a relaxed gathering space well suited to Mendocino's coastal lifestyle.
A two car garage provides everyday practicality with cedar lined storage, wine space, and EV wiring. A separate non historic barn on the northwest corner of the parcel comes with approved plans and permits to bring it into compliance, offering future flexibility consistent with Mendocino Historic Review Board standards.
From the front door, Mendocino Village is just moments away, with galleries, restaurants, cafés, and coastal trails easily reached on foot. Spencer Hills House represents a rare opportunity to own one of Mendocino's landmark residences.
Location
State CA
County Mendocino
Area Mtw - Mendocino Town West
Zoning MRM
Interior
Interior Features Crown Molding, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Storage, Kitchen Island, Remodeled Kitchen
Heating Central, Fireplace(s)
Cooling None
Flooring Stone, Wood
Fireplaces Type Two Way, Wood Burning, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Propane
Laundry Individual Room
Exterior
Exterior Feature Rain Gutters
Parking Features Driveway
Garage Spaces 2.0
Pool None
Community Features Biking, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Horse Trails, Park, Preserve/Public Land, Rural
Utilities Available Sewer Connected, Cable Available, Electricity Connected
View Y/N Yes
View Landmark, Ocean, Water
Building
Lot Description Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Horse Property, Horse Property Improved, Landscaped, Lawn, Park Nearby, Rectangular Lot, Up Slope from Street, Yard, Sprinklers None, Back Yard
Sewer Public Sewer