John Ackert presents: Luxury Living, April 2023

Welcome to Coldwell Banker West. John has over 29 years of real estate experience helping buyers and sellers throughout San Diego County. As award-winning Top Producer. John’s expertise and understanding makes the house hunting or selling experience enjoyable for his clients.

John works with first-time buyers starter homes, high-end designer homes, suburban family homes, city center condos, equestrian properties with vineyards and groves, trust and probate sales, and many more. Johns experience covers all the bases of your real estate

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needs. I know ALL of San Diego-from the beaches to the foothills, North to South-and I can help you pinpoint the neighborhoods where you and your family will be happiest.

John has extensive knowledge of ranches and strong ties to the equestrian community. He has also been an awardwinning horseman for nearly 40 years! His family is well known in the Real Estate community as property developers who have a vast portfolio of referrals for all your home needs.

HIGHLY LIKELY TO RECOMMEND

So happy to have met John! He was a referral for an area I knew very little about. He was so informative, knowledgeable and patient with me! We looked at various areas and he advised me what was best to purchase.. He had contacts to help with finding a loan and even vendors to help with remodeling. Hopefully someday I will able to upgrade and I will call John to help. You will be very happy with his service!

- Alanna N.

John was attentive, responsive, and took the time to understand (and find!) exactly what we were looking for. He made the process smooth and painless and helped us, as first time home buyers, make sure we were on top of things every step of the way. Definitely recommend.

- Sophia B.

John is always a pleasure to work with. Great communicator and attitude, extremely knowledgeable in the field with an expansive network of professionals. This is our third real estate transaction with John and we highly recommend his services.

- Nancy R.

I’ve worked with John Ackert buying and selling my residential and commercial properties for the past two years. John is personable, experienced and highly knowledgeable in the San Diego real estate market. He has always obtained top dollar and I will only work with John Ackert and his team in the future.

- Sarah Y.

This is the second home we bought and sold with John’s services. We bought our first home with him over twenty years ago and he’s stayed in touch with us ever since. He knows San Diego like the back of his hand. We gave John our list of likes and dislikes and he found us wonderful homes to choose from. We decided to sell our house this past month and couldn’t have been happier with his service. We are out of state, and John told us to relax as he would take care of everything. The house needed some landscaping work and some interior handyman work. He has a long list of service providers that he can use to get your home in top shape to get the best price. We will continue to use John’s services for our every real estate need. You cannot do better than John Ackert.

- Greg Z.

2nd transaction in less than 6 months. always above & beyond professionalism! also, john makes it fun whenever possible. i am amazed at some of the agents out their that get business... you must try john and be reminded of what 1st class service is really like!

- Peter F.

My wife and I have known John for more than 24 years and when it came time to sell our home, John was the only choice I considered to sell the house he found for us 23 years ago. He was diligent, informative and responsive to our questions and concerns. John was with us every step of the way of our transaction. If you are looking to work with a realtor you can trust, I would not hesitate to use his services again.

- Lisa & JB D.

GUIDING YOU Home

BONITA 5632 JOCKEY WAY | 5 BR | 2.5 BA | 2,807 ESF $1,199,900 - $1,249,900 | MLS# PTP2301374

BONITA 595 TRAILRIDGE DRIVE | 5 BR | 2.5 BA | 2,766 ESF $1,074,900 | MLS# PTP2207033

CHULA VISTA 756 DE LA TOBA ROAD | 4 BR | 2.5 BA | 2,728 ESF $1,110,000 | MLS# PTP2300092

CHULA VISTA 2025 MARQUETTE ROAD | 4 BR | 2.5 BA | 2,329 ESF $1,050,000 | MLS# PTP2301294

CHULA VISTA

1352 GRANITE SPRINGS DRIVE | 4 BR | 2.5 BA | 2,356 ESF $925,000 - $965,000 | MLS# PTP2301412

CHULA VISTA 421 KRISTA COURT | 4 BR | 2.5 BA | 1,774 ESF $875,000 | MLS# PTP2301012

CHULA VISTA 2505 WHISPERING PALMS LOOP | 3 BR | 2.5 BA | 2,236 ESF $840,000 | MLS# PTP2301397

CHULA VISTA 2104 WATERSIDE DRIVE | 3 BR | 2.5 BA | 1,535 ESF $815,000 | MLS# PTP2301244

GOLF

ABOUT 7848 DOUG HILL

Santaluz single-story custom home with rare double ocean and golf course views! Wake up to an amazing sunrise view of hole #7 with Black Mountain as a backdrop. Later in the day, stay warm in front of a fire wall and watch hot air balloons and a beautiful sunset ocean view! Architect Scott Grunst designed this updated Tuscan home with 3 en-suite bedrooms, state-of-theart theater, and a multipurpose casita. The movie theater can be converted into a bedroom as well.

This home is perfect for entertaining in the dining room with its groin vaulted ceiling and wine wall, west-facing heated loggia, or one of the private outdoor courtyards. This home has wood beams, custom cabinetry by Rutt, Miele appliances, granite, quartzite, and marble countertops, custom light fixtures, Rohl and Hansgrohe plumbing fixtures, 2 washers and dryers, Sierra Pacific windows and doors, whole house filtration system, and custom California closets. Other features include an oversized spa with a waterfall, a putting green, fully owned solar with backup Tesla batteries, and droughtresistant landscaping with drip irrigation.

4 BR +1 OPTIONAL, 4.5 BA, 4,677 ESF | OFFERED AT $5,249,000-$5,749,000

EL CAJON 1331 WINDMILL ROAD | 4 UNITS $2,485,000 | MLS# PTP2205773

EL CAJON 11649 CALLE SIMPSON | 5 BR | 2.5 BA | 2,601 ESF $1,249,900 - $1,299,900 | MLS# PTP2301118

EL CAJON 1098 GLENHILL ROAD | 5 BR | 2 BA | 2,690 ESF $1,150,000 | MLS# PTP2300281

EL CAJON 8560 E COUNTY DRIVE | 4 BR | 3 BA | 1,940 ESF $939,900 | MLS# PTP2206300

EL CAJON 910 BUCKEYE COURT | 3 BR | 2.5 BA | 1,617 ESF $799,000 | MLS# 220013416

HILLCREST 3670 8TH AVENUE | 4 BR | 2.5 BA | 3,382 ESF $1,877,000 | MLS# 230003004

INVIVO TAKES WINE TASTING TO New Heights

It’s time to drink up. Literally. Invivo Air, the “world’s first winery airline,” just completed its inaugural tasting flight, with plans for additional jaunts later in 2023.

“We’re thrilled to open Invivo Air to the public and deliver a truly unique experience for those that come on board,” says Invivo Air cofounder Rob Cameron. “We’re looking forward to guiding our guests through the ultimate wine lovers experience.”

On its maiden voyage, the New Zealand-based company flew guests on an Air Saab 340 replete with Cloud Wine emblazoned on the exterior. The plane departed Auckland Airport January 31 on an “all-inclusive viticulture vacation (that) took 30 wine guests from Auckland to Queenstown for an overnight adventure, throughout which they tasted more than 16 wines,” says Invivo.

The guided eight-step wine-tasting at 18,000 feet featured tasting pours from the awardwinning Invivo, Graham Norton and Invivo X, Sarah Jessica Parker ranges. Two hours after take-off, Invivo Air made its descent into Queenstown, where guests were treated to a tour and

tasting of select Pinot Noir wines at Legend’s Terrace, one of Invivo’s oldest vineyards in scenic Central Otago.

A five-course, banquet-style meal at Botswana Butchery with paired wine and spirits in central Queenstown followed, before quests retreated to their lakeside rooms at the five-star Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. They returned to Auckland on an Invivo Air flight the next morning.

“We were thrilled to welcome our guests on board Invivo Air and deliver such a special experience,” says Tim Lightbourne, Invivo cofounder. “As a Kiwi company, we loved showcasing some of our stunning wine regions, vistas, gastronomy and, of course, wine to our passengers. We’ve had such positive feedback from our guests, we’re planning our next experience. We’d love to run an international flight for our next trip!”

Ready for your wine flight? Invivo Air is currently taking registrations and destination requests for future flights, with dates and itineraries to be announced later in 2023.

Article source: https://blog.coldwellbankerluxury.com/invivotakes-wine-tasting-to-new-heights

JAMUL 15437 PALLUX STAR COURT | 7 BR | 5 FULL & 3 HALF BA | 6,122 ESF $4,995,000 | MLS# 220023833

LA JOLLA 1402 W MUIRLANDS DRIVE | 6 BR | 5 BA | 3,934 ESF $9,995,000 | MLS# 220029104

LA JOLLA 5663 ABALONE PLACE | 3 BR | 3.5 BA | 2,778 ESF $5,600,000 | MLS# 230002123

LA JOLLA 5552 VIA CALLADO | 4 BR | 5.5 BA | 4,213 ESF $5,495,000 | MLS# PTP2300672

11850 HI HOPES DRIVE | 4 BR | 2 BA |

ESF $945,000 - $995,000 | MLS# PTP2300796

ESF $769,500 | MLS# 230004608

OCEAN BEACH

4831-35 BRIGHTON AVENUE | 3 UNITS $2,695,000 | MLS# 230000225

OCEAN BEACH 1971 VENICE STREET | 3 BR | 2 BA | 1,816 ESF $1,995,000 | MLS# 230005227

PHNOM PENH CAMBODIA

This month, Coldwell Banker Around the World is venturing to a place where antiquity and the modern world collides: Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia.

“A friendly smile here goes a long way,” shares Crispian Knowles, manager of Coldwell Banker Cambodia. With a rich and ancient history, Cambodia is home to some of the most famous temples in the world — most notably Angkor Wat, considered a wonder of the world. And after a day of exploring ancient temples, you could easily spend the night wandering through the culinary scene. Though not as famous for its cuisine as some of its neighbors, Cambodia has plenty to share, from hole-in-the-wall establishments to high-end bistros, to food stalls at markets. You can enjoy plenty of delicious local specialties, including a variety of dishes featuring Khmer noodles, and partake in the quickly growing “coffee culture” scene.

“The country is developing quickly. I appreciate the diversity it brings,” notes Ms. Khim Tith Azha, sales supervisor of the Coldwell Banker Cambodia team. While the country has deep historic roots,

new growth is sprouting up everywhere and more is anticipated. The population is young, with the average being only 15 years old. With this dynamic, shifts in lifestyle are occurring. For instance, it used to be common for Khmer families to live in practical single-family homes. Now, however, buyers are seeking out luxury properties in gated communities, condos and detached single-family dwellings.

Foods Phnom Penh is known for: Nom banh chok/Khmer noodles (rice noodle soup topped with a fish gravy and crisp vegetables), amok (street food steamed in banana leaves), bai sach chrouk (marinated pork and rice, a common breakfast), and prahok ktis (creamy dip/ condiment used for vegetables and steak, also known as “mudfish sauce”).

Common local modes of transportation: Motorbikes (scooters) and the original tuk-tuks (motorized three-wheel taxis). There has also been a large rise in cars, particularly SUVs.

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KEY FACTS

POPULATION OF CAMBODIA: 16,900,000

LANGUAGE(S) SPOKEN: Khmer

CLIMATE: Tropical

CURRENCY: USD / Khmer Reil

INDUSTRY FACTS

TYPES OF ARCHITECTURE: Cambodian architecture has become synonymous with Khmer architecture and, more precisely, to the iconic constructions of Angkor temples during the growth and peak of The Khmer Empire. The architecture and construction industry in Cambodia is a main priority and a basic foundation of social development.

MAIN INDUSTRIES: Textiles and tourism.

AVERAGE HOME PRICE IN PHNOM PENH: $114,164 (468.4 million riels), according to the National Bank of Cambodia as of Nov. 2022.

PACIFIC BEACH 4801 ACADEMY STREET | 3 BR | 2 BA | 1,520 ESF $2,500,000 | MLS# 230000898

PACIFIC BEACH 2202 SOLEDAD RANCHO ROAD | 5 BR | 3 BA | 2,736 ESF $2,495,000 | MLS# PTP2301366

POWAY 16801 CHAPARRAL WAY | 5 BR | 6 FULL & 2 HALF BA | 6,150 ESF $2,799,000 - $2,999,000 | MLS# PTP2204800

POWAY 13475 CALLE COLINA | 5 BR | 4 BA | 3,242 ESF $1,600,000 | MLS# 220029286

FE 3023 PASEO CIELO | 5 BR | 4.5 BA | 4,666 ESF $4,480,000 | MLS# 230004974 SAN MARCOS 988 SAN PABLO DRIVE | 2 BR | 2 BA | 1,790 ESF $879,000 | MLS# PTP2300322

SANTALUZ 7848 DOUG HILL | 4 BR | 4.5 BA | 4,677 ESF $5,249,000 - $5,749,000 | MLS# 230003755

SPRING VALLEY 3331 S BONITA STREET | 3 BR | 2 BA | 1,520 ESF $745,000 | MLS# PTP2301218

45510 ZANDER COURT | 7 BR | 4.5 BA | 4,121 ESF $1,175,000 | MLS# 220026822

VISTA 2445 PRIMROSE AVENUE | 4 BR | 3.5 BA | 2,290 ESF $899,000 | MLS# 230005137