A truly quintessential Southwest San Clemente beach house, this highly upgraded single-level home is truly stunning! With several major remodels completed since 2015 inside & out, pride of ownership is apparent in every detail. Upon arrival, an elevated storybook home attracts you to it with old-growth trees, a sprawling lawn, brick accents & carriage garage door. Inside, a truly sophisticated interior sets the standard of what’s to come. An ocean-view dining room is warmed by a marble-cladded fireplace. Natural light floods the interior with mullioned windows & French doors that access the relaxing exterior sun deck. Rich, rustic wood floors unite the interior living spaces, leading to a massive great room. The kitchen, informal dining, living & lounging all share one spectacular living area enhanced by soaring vaulted ceilings. Sophisticated design choices were made including artisan light fixtures, high-end window treatments & hardware, & vintage mirrored barn door. The kitchen features newer appliances, crisp white cabinetry, ample granite counter space, island with bar seating, tumbled limestone backsplash, & glass-faced uppers. Down the hallway are two well-appointed guest bedrooms (one ensuite) & two updated baths. The light-filled primary suite is truly relaxing & private with picture windows, high ceilings, & large French doors that spill out to the fire-warmed patio. The spa-like ensuite bath features a huge walk-in shower with dual shower heads & vanities, all finished in limestone with massive mirrored wall, stainless fixtures, & private water closet. The backyard offers the ultimate privacy, completely reimagined with all new hard/softscaping. New patios & drainage, mature palms & landscaping, a significant stone-cladded fireplace, garden lighting, communal in-line gas fire pit, tranquil water feature, considerable concrete bar top (seats 10) with built-in BBQ, storage, & refrigerator, 8-person spa, all with direct access to a private deck. The spacious roof deck accommodates secluded lounging & dining with spectacular sunset & direct ocean views. Other values: A/C, presidential roof, newer windows, mirrored closets & primary walk-in closet built-ins, updated lighting & fans, indoor laundry, dog run, & a wonderful 3-bed, 3 full bath all on one level. The laidback Southwest SC lifestyle with easy access to sandy beaches, fine dining, the 2.5 mile beach trail, world class surfing at Trestles & great community, this home offers that opportunity!