Welcome to the Coveted “Carmel Collection” in the Premier 55+ Community of Casta del Sol! This is truly one of the most pristine homes ever to hit the market in CDS. Step into this beautifully designed and highly sought-after floor plan featuring 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, currently arranged as a 2-bedroom + loft with full bath and closet (easily converted to enclosed bedroom). The light-filled kitchen has new quartz counters and beautiful white shaker cabinets and is an impeccably designed space, seamlessly connected to a beautiful sitting area/family room, leading to back patio, for easy flow and functionality. Downstairs, the generous main suite boasts vaulted ceilings, a luxurious ensuite bath with new double sink vanity with quartz counter, a soaking tub, and a large walk-in closet. Home also boasts newer double-pane windows. Step outside from either the family room and kitchen, or the main bedroom suite and find yourself on the oversized rear patio—a private retreat ideal for savoring tranquil sunsets and scenic views. The home also features a charming courtyard entry with a peaceful outdoor sitting area, set on a corner lot at the end of the quiet cul-de-sac for added serenity. Inside, the spacious living room with its soaring ceilings and custom fireplace flows into a formal dining room, making it an entertainer’s dream. Upstairs, a versatile loft space awaits—perfect for visiting guests, a home office, or a fun spot for the grandkids. It even includes its own full bathroom for added convenience. Located within the gated, guard-patrolled community of Casta del Sol, you&#39'll enjoy beautifully landscaped grounds with mature trees, rolling greenbelts, and scenic hillsides that give the neighborhood its distinctive charm. Casta del Sol Amenities Include: 2 Recreation Centers, 2 Clubhouses, Gym &#38' Fitness Facilities, Pools &#38' Spa, Barbecue Area, Library &#38' Art Room, Meeting Rooms, Gardening Area &#38' Lawn Bowling, Tennis, Pickleball, Bocce Ball, Shuffleboard &#38' Billiards, Dozens of Active Clubs, Lake Mission Viejo Membership (with concerts, fishing, boat rentals &#38' more!) All of this is just minutes from freeways, toll roads, hiking trails, shopping, restaurants, golf courses, hospitals, and senior centers. Casta del Sol isn’t just a place to live—it’s a lifestyle. Come experience it for yourself… And let us say Welcome Home!