A Rare Single Story Beauty with hillside views located in the prestigious community of Paloma in Portola Springs. This gorgeous paired home situated on a premium end lot with only one shared wall features 2 bedrooms & 2.5 baths. The bedrooms are privately separated and each has it's own bath suite including a walk-in closet. The primary bathroom has dual sinks, a soaking tub, and a separate shower w/ frameless clear glass enclosure, all have been upgraded w/ designer finishes. Open to the dining area, the spacious living room boasts a fireplace and two custom built in cabinets & shelves. Handsome 8 inch walnut wood flooring throughout installed in 2020 along w/ plush carpet in the bedrooms, and custom paint. A gourmet kitchen w/ a walk in pantry, top of the line stainless appliances including an Electrolux 36" designer range gas cook top with 6-burners, Modern-Air ventilation hood, Sub Zero refrigerator, a single gas oven, built in microwave, and a Bosch (2020) dishwasher. There is a nice size center island w/ a stainless Kohler double bowl kitchen sink, the counters have been upgraded to a slab granite w/ a full designer back splash. The dining area is adjacent to the private yard which encompasses a lattice aluminum patio cover and water feature - a perfect space for outdoor dining, and enjoying our beautiful California weather. This open floor plan is perfect for entertaining as both dining areas are a good size and central to the kitchen! Inside laundry room w/sink, an attached two car garage, custom window treatments & recessed lighting. Enjoy the front covered porch entry w/ hill/tree views, and professional landscape maintained by the HOA. The exterior of all 88 homes within the Paloma were freshly painted at the end 2021/2022. A short walk to Lomas Valley Park w/ resort-style community amenities - a Junior-Olympic size pool, and utilize many of the Portola clubhouses and additional pools including salt water, sport courts, tot lots & tennis! Close to tollroads, Woodbury Town Center & Foothill Ranch shops, dining & entertainment at both the Irvine Spectrum & Tustin Marketplace, Award Winning Irvine Schools & a quick 20 minute drive enjoy lovely downtown Laguna Beach! This Brookfield Home built in collaboration with award winning JZMK Architects, Paloma has been artfully designed w/ Santa Barbara, Spanish Colonial and Monterey inspired architecture, and embodies signature style, warmth and details that make this home a special personal haven!