Superbly located in the prestigious Guard Gated San Joaquin Hills community, this exquisitely updated and elegantly designed residence shows like a model home and is the perfect example of pride in ownership with a high attention to detail. Step into the home through the graceful double doors with lead glass details and soak in the soaring two-story ceilings and the light filled interior. Premium Benjamin Moore interior paint, handsome hardwood floors, plantation shutters, and Restoration Hardware light fixtures create a sophisticated aesthetic blending comfort, elegance, and timeless design. The formal living room is open to the formal dining room, perfect for elegant gatherings. The inviting family room, which is open to the kitchen, has been beautifully updated with a reclaimed wood mantel over the stacked stone fireplace, lighted glass cabinets, built-in media storage, plus direct access to the back patio, perfect for entertaining. The sparkling kitchen features updated Quartz Bella Calacatta countertops, full subway tile backsplash, designer hardware, updated GE Profile gas range, stainless steel appliances including Bosch refrigerator, and opens to a sunny breakfast nook with sliders opening to the side yard. Travel up the newly refinished staircase to the second level, which features newer Mohawk carpet throughout the bedrooms. The primary bedroom suite is the perfect retreat with vaulted ceilings, custom shades, a private balcony, and a sumptuously redesigned bath with Quartzite topped dual vanities, new cabinetry with designer hardware, polished nickel fixtures, new custom framed mirrors, West Elm sconces, decadent soaking tub, Calacatta marble floors and shower surround, and frameless glass step-in shower enclosure. The backyard is a peaceful oasis with raised planters and easy maintenance hardscaped patio overlooking a lush greenbelt. Additional fine features include 2016 full home re-pipe, updated guest bathroom fixtures and toilets, updated powder room with new toilet and Quartz topped vanity, new ceiling fans, and new (2025) Lennox high-efficiency dual zone HVAC with Ecobee smart thermostat. Direct access 3 car garage with epoxy floors, storage racks, and EV charging system. Resort-like community amenities include two pools, spas, playgrounds, sports courts, picnic areas, and playing fields. Close to Capistrano Unified District schools, parks, shopping, dining, hiking and biking, and just minutes from local beaches and Dana Point Harbor.