Sitting high within the gated community of La Costa Ridge, this stunning single story home with magnificent views year round, with lovely morning light, and non-intrusive afternoon light, is the epitome of Carlsbad living! Panoramic views with the blue Pacific Ocean and Batiguitos Lagoon in the distance to the West, and clear fall and winter day views all the way to the San Bernardino snow-covered mountains. Night lights to enjoy all year. Huge picture windows and glass french doors bring light into every room. The indoor/outdoor flow of this home is amazing with 2 courtyards, the private front courtyard is the perfect space to start your day with your morning coffee and reading, and has easy access to the guest suite, while the side courtyard is perfect for relaxing under the remote-controlled awning. The large easy-care backyard makes entertaining a breeze on the huge tumbled stone patio, you can improve your golf game on your own putting green, relax at day’s end on the raised seating area above the waterfall & pond with ocean views in the distance, and if so desired, there’s plenty of space for a pool to be added. The impressive kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances (including double ovens, a warming drawer, and wine refrigerator) and a large walk-in pantry and a separate wine storage area. The primary suite features amazing views, a cozy gas fireplace with blower to warm the room without running the furnace and gives you a relaxing ambiance. The impressive bathroom with soaking tub and separate shower, as well as a huge walk-in closet complet Sitting high within the gated community of La Costa Ridge, this stunning single story home with magnificent views year round, with lovely morning light, and non-intrusive afternoon light, is the epitome of Carlsbad living! Panoramic views with the blue Pacific Ocean and Batiguitos Lagoon in the distance to the West, and clear fall and winter day views all the way to the San Bernardino snow-covered mountains. Night lights to enjoy all year. Huge picture windows and glass french doors bring light into every room. The indoor/outdoor flow of this home is amazing with 2 courtyards, the private front courtyard is the perfect space to start your day with your morning coffee and reading, and has easy access to the guest suite, while the side courtyard is perfect for relaxing under the remote-controlled awning. The large easy-care backyard makes entertaining a breeze on the huge tumbled stone patio, you can improve your golf game on your own putting green, relax at day’s end on the raised seating area above the waterfall & pond with ocean views in the distance, and if so desired, there’s plenty of space for a pool to be added. The impressive kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances (including double ovens, a warming drawer, and wine refrigerator) and a large walk-in pantry and a separate wine storage area. The primary suite features amazing views, a cozy gas fireplace with blower to warm the room without running the furnace and gives you a relaxing ambiance. The impressive bathroom with soaking tub and separate shower, as well as a huge walk-in closet complete the elegance of the primary suite. Each of the three bedrooms has ensuite baths, and one opens to the private front courtyard. The kitchen area also has a built-in home office cubby…perfect for today’s digital work needs. The two car garage is oversized with plenty of storage and beautiful custom wood garage doors. Solar is paid for in full. Sellers can’t stress enough that “La Costa Ridge is a very enjoyable neighborhood with lovely neighbors.”