PRICE IMPROVEMENT! This modern and easy-to-maintain home is bursting with upgrades and is the perfect combination of location and luxury. Nestled in the heart of Esencia, it provides easy access to nearby amenities while still providing a sense of privacy. This home features many thoughtful upgrades, including Nexia smart home automation, reverse osmosis system, luxury vinyl plank flooring, and upgraded carpeting. With four spacious bedrooms, including an oversized main floor bedroom with a full adjacent bathroom, private patio, and separate entrance, this generous floor plan is perfect for multi-generational living and welcomes every lifestyle. Multiple outdoor spaces serve as extensions of the home, including a welcoming front porch, private yard, separate patio, and elevated viewing deck. The kitchen is located in the heart of the home and flows seamlessly into the dining and living spaces. It features extensive Shaker cabinetry with soft-close drawers, quartz countertops, marble backsplash, a large center island with bar seating, and a generous walk-in pantry. The laundry room is conveniently located near the kitchen and provides a second walk-in pantry with built-in storage shelves, a designated space for a secondary fridge, and a utility sink. The sliders in the dining space provide access to the large viewing deck, perfect for indoor/outdoor living and entertaining. The deck is equipped with custom Hunter Douglas automated solar shades to provide privacy and comfort while enjoying stunning sunset views. The luxurious primary suite is a secluded retreat complete with a custom barn door, large walk-in closet, dual sink vanity with quartz countertops, and oversized rainfall shower with quartz walls, making it the perfect oasis to relax and unwind. Two additional secondary bedrooms offer stunning mountain views and share a full bath with quartz vanity and a deep soaking tub/shower with quartz walls. This home comes complete with a two-car garage that has epoxy flooring, a tankless water heater, built-in cabinets, and ample overhead racks. It also has a 240V EV Outlet and is pre-wired for solar. Located a short walk away from the top-rated K-8 school, the Esencia Green park, and two resort-style Rancho Mission Viejo amenities. The Hilltop Clubhouse boasts a large, sparkling pool, spa, fitness center, arcade, bar, bocce ball courts, and firepits. North Plunge features a lap pool, splash pad, pickleball, tennis courts, Sports Park, trails and much more!