Enjoy comfort, security and gracious living in this fabulous 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home in the guard-gated community of San Joaquin Hills! A spacious 2,700+ square feet with 3-car garage, you will love the sun-drenched open floor plan and bold blend of architectural angles that give this interior its distinctive character. Enter to a formal living/dining area with soaring ceilings and windows of varying sizes and shapes. Custom window treatments including wide casements, cornices and plantation shutters enhance the sophisticated aesthetic. A large Milgard sliding window replaced in 2020 is the focal point of the dining room. Beautiful hardwood flooring downstairs is accented by elegant base moulding, all installed in 2020. Cozy up with loved ones around the stacked stone fireplace in the family room, where the wide hearth and surrounding built-in shelves/entertainment center make it a welcoming gathering place. The open kitchen is only steps away, with built-in appliances, granite countertops and bar with room to seat three. Step from the sunny breakfast nook onto a patio hugged by the hills. Plenty of space for seating, BBQ and entertaining. Raised planters filled with mature trees and shrubbery provide lush greenery with minimal maintenance. Find solace in a deluxe master suite featuring vaulted ceilings, decorative ceiling alcove and private balcony with calming views of the natural landscaping and surrounding hills. The large walk-in closet includes convenient built-in shelving. Luxuriate in an en-suite bath complete with soaking tub, glass-enclosed shower and large dual vanity. Work from home? You’ll love the secondary bedroom with custom built-in shelves and bookcases that make it ideal for a home office or study area. Whole house was re-piped in 2016, and 2-car garage door was replaced in 2018. Zoned for the Capistrano Unified School District’s great schools. You’ll also love the neighborhood’s many amenities, including two swimming pools, spa, BBQ area, tot lot and sport court.