Welcome to this gorgeous 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,580 sq ft hillside gem tucked inside San Marcos’ Vallecitos Ridge gated community! From the moment you arrive, the Mediterranean style exterior, wide driveway, and two car garage make a lasting first impression. Come inside and feel right at home! The main level flows beautifully from a formal dining room with hardwood flooring to a bright living room anchored by a cozy fireplace, and into a well appointed kitchen featuring granite countertops, ample cabinetry, gas cooktop, double wall oven, and a center island with bar top seating. A sunny eat in nook with sliding glass doors brings the outdoors in with direct access to the backyard and those jaw dropping mountain views! A main level bedroom and full bathroom add ideal flexibility for guests or multigenerational living. Upstairs offers even more to love with a spacious bonus loft, an oversized primary suite complete with a walk-in closet and a private en suite with dual vanities, soaking tub, and separate shower. Two additional bedrooms, a shared full bathroom, and a conveniently placed upstairs laundry room round out the upper level perfectly. Out back, a covered patio with ceiling fans sets the stage for year round entertaining, opening to a generous concrete space with sweeping mountain and valley views. Other highlights include: upgraded HVAC system, dual pane windows, newer exterior paint, custom backyard patio cover, and drought-tolerant landscape design at front yard and backyard. The gated community and neighborhood tot lot makes this the perfect place for your family to enjoy and put down roots! LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Conveniently located near San Marcos District’s top rated schools, parks, grocery, restaurants, shopping, easy access to freeways, and more. This one checks every box!