Situated on a quiet culdesac with hillside and community views, this newly upgraded and undeniably inviting, Califia, Mission Viejo home is sure to enrich your lifestyle. Custom hardscaping and well-tended landscaping elevate curb appeal and frame the residence, which welcomes you through double entry doors into an open-style two-story floorplan of approximately 2,089 square feet. Vaulted ceilings lend dramatic style to the living and dining rooms, which are ideal for sophisticated entertaining, while a multi-tiered staircase draws the eye to the upper floor. Relax by the fire in a casual family room that presents backyard views and opens to a beautifully remodeled kitchen complete with quartz countertops, white Shaker cabinetry, nook with bay window, island with seating, a walk-in pantry, full subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances. Four bedrooms and two-and one-half baths ensure comfort for all. The primary suite impresses with a vaulted ceiling, a large deck with hill and neighborhood views, clerestory windows, two walk-in closets, a soaking tub, separate shower and dual sinks. Custom crown molding, plantation shutters and designer paint are featured throughout the home, newly installed wide-plank wood-style luxury vinyl plank flooring graces the first floor, and new lux carpet with a subtle pattern lends warmth upstairs. The powder room and secondary bath are both remodeled. An elevated homesite hosts guest parking on a driveway leading to an attached two-car garage, and a private backyard with spacious paver-finished patio, a patio cover, colorful flowers, and a variety of fruits trees that includes lemon, Fuji apple, pear and more. Renowned for its preferred location, Calafia at Mission Viejo offers residents a tranquil, upscale setting walking distance to award winning Bathgate Elementary, Barbadanes Park and a short drive to retail and dining options at the Shops at Mission Viejo as well as virtually endless recreational opportunities including hiking, golf, or one of many water-sports available at Lake Mission Viejo such as fishing, boating, paddle-boarding, and more.