Wait no longer—this warm and inviting 5BR/3BA home has it all. Enter through the dramatic Great Room with soaring 2-story cathedral ceilings, plantation shutters, and elegant formal living and dining spaces. The chef’s kitchen is truly over the top, featuring a GE Profile 5-burner gas stove, double ovens, stainless hood, microwave, oversized 8-foot granite island, massive built-in cabinetry, and a spectacular 48” built-in refrigerator. The adjoining family room offers a cozy fireplace and built-in entertainment center, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The flexible floorplan includes a full bedroom and bath on the entry level—ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or a private office. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite overlooks the backyard and features a huge walk-in closet, luxurious 5-piece bath, and private balcony off the primary bedroom. Three additional bedrooms and a remodeled hall bath complete the second floor. Recent updates include luxury vinyl plank flooring, new granite counters, and fresh paint. Energy-efficient upgrades include fully owned solar, dual-zone A/C and heat, and a whole-house fan. Enjoy the oversized 3-car garage with epoxy floors and a large pool-sized backyard with gazebo, perfect for entertaining. Located in one of Carlsbad’s most sought-after neighborhoods, it is just a 5-minute walk to highly coveted Mission Estancia Elementary and a 10-minute walk to award-winning La Costa Canyon High School, plus close to Stagecoach Park, Sprouts, shopping, and dining.