$2,195,000

Original owner, former model home, highly upgraded residence ideally situated on a premium view lot in desirable Sendero of Rancho Mission Viejo. Designed for indoor-outdoor living, the home offers over 2,700 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, including a private casita with its own bathroom, perfect for guests, a home office, or multigenerational living. Enter via the welcoming gated courtyard with flagstone pavers, fire feature, and fountain creates a tranquil outdoor lounge. Inside, the open-concept great room showcases exposed beam ceilings, a dramatic stacked-stone fireplace with floating mantle, and La Cantina bi-fold doors opening seamlessly to the courtyard and backyard, creating true Southern California indoor-outdoor living. Chefs kitchen designed for entertaining and everyday living featuring a large center island with seating, Caesarstone countertops, Java shaker cabinetry, custom pendant lighting, a walk-in pantry, and KitchenAid stainless appliances including a Pro-Series 36-inch gas cooktop and double ovens. Upstairs, the primary suite is a private retreat with hillside views. A spa-inspired primary bathroom offers dual vanities, a soaking tub positioned beneath a large picture window, a walk-in shower with designer tile and bench seating, and a spacious walk-in closet with custom organizers. The upper level also includes three additional bedrooms, a versatile loft/flex space that can easily convert to a fifth bedroom, a builder option, and a convenient upstairs laundry room with sink and built-in cabinetry. Additional highlights include upgraded wood