Located on a cul de sac, this beautiful Talavera plan B with added loft sits on a large lot with a big back yard! Dramatic courtyard entry is highlighted by the oversized french doors off of the living room and the dutch door style front door. Plantation shutters, high ceilings and upgraded light fixtures make the formal living & dining areas perfect for entertaining. The kitchen has been remodeled with additional storage space, walk in pantry with glass door, white cabinetry and has a bay window style dining nook to enjoy a casual meal. The adjoining family room has a cozy fireplace perfect to gather around and has a single french door leading to the spacious back yard! BBQ island, patio area, tons of grassy area to enjoy! The side yard near the living room has a peaceful fountain and would be the perfect place to relax, either inside or outdoors. The large bath in the primary suite has been remodeled to feature a dramatic stand alone tub as well as a separate stall shower. Additional storage space in the hallway was added and secondary bath has been updated, too! Flexible space upstairs - 2 secondary bedrooms, one room being used as a bedroom could also be a den/office/retreat and a spacious loft currently set up as a double office could be used for any number of things! This home also has a whole house fan and interior laundry room. Great location in a highly desirable neighborhood in Melinda Heights - cross only 2 streets to get to award winning Melinda Heights Elementary school and adjacent Altisima Park! The park has a community pool, playground, sports fields, tennis & pickle ball courts! Nearby hotel & restaurants and access to 241 tollroad. As a member of the master association, you will have access to all that Rancho Santa Margarita has to offer, including the beach club, lake and pools throughout the area. Nestled in the hills, this area is a truly special place to call home!