Enjoy the South Orange County life in this cozy condo situated between the RSM Lake and O?Neill Park. Rancho Santa Margarita offers residents a suburban feel and lifestyle that is perfect for enjoying the beauty of the outdoors. This second floor, end unit has a street view without facing other units. The floor plan is perfect for first time home buyers, empty nesters, or roommates. It typically has 2 bedrooms and a loft, however the loft has been converted into a 3rd bedroom. Enjoy gorgeous sunsets from the patios that can be accessed from the living room, master bedroom or 3rd upstairs bedroom. The kitchen offers extra seating at a counter bar, granite counter tops/back splash and a newer gas stove. A new heating and air conditioning system, and new duct work has been installed within the past four years. The spacious two car, detached garage is conveniently located just below the unit for easy access from car to home. Nearby O'Neil park has 4,500 acres of canyon that includes campgrounds and trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Enjoy the benefits of the HOA amenities, in addition to the SAMLARC community amenities which offers: 13 community parks, 4 pools, the Beach Club Lagoon, Lago Santa Margarita, 9 trails, a variety of sports fields and courts, picnic shelters, 2 amphitheaters, and an abundance of park space! Transportation is a breeze with the nearby 241 Toll Roads. Considered one of the safest cities with award winning schools!