WELCOME HOME to this elegant, spacious property with a backyard that feels like a private botanical oasis. Home borders Mission Viejo & Lake Forest (near Glenn Ranch Rd./El Toro Rd.) #1 DISTINGUISHING feature of this home is the PRIVACY, no homes located behind & mature trees & shrubbery create a serene garden environment on this POOL-SIZED LOT. VIEWS of California oak trees & hillside. Portico has double door entry with leaded glass transom. marble tile entry and vaulted ceilings create drama & openness in the formal living and dining areas. The kitchen has double ovens, granite counters, island & a breakfast nook that opens to the family room. Family room has a custom limestone fireplace & upgraded flooring with a slider to the backyard. There is a downstairs bedroom with full bath (used as a den.) Rounding out the downstairs is a large laundry room & entry to 3 car garage with lots of storage & workbench. Upstairs large master suite has coffered ceiling, walk-in closet, en-suite bathroom with dual vanities, seamless shower & soak tub. There are 3 more bedrooms upstairs and an additional bathroom. Upgrades include: plantation shutters; leaded glass windows; crown molding; upgraded lighting; engineered flooring; ceiling fans, lots of storage; outdoor entertaining area including patio cover, pergola, plus all potted plants included. Great hiking & biking. BEST OF ALL: this hidden gem has LOW HOA, LOW TAX RATE, & NO MELLO ROOS. Leased TESLA-4,680 KWH Tesla solar cells.