Welcome to this gorgeously appointed 3 downstairs bedrooms, 2.5 bath, 2184 sq.ft. home with loft in the sought-after 55+ Avocet neighborhood in Rancho Mission Viejo! With access to all amenities in Esencia, Sendero and Rienda, and just steps to the Outlook pool. This home located on a quiet cul-de-sac street is one the few which offers the privacy of a courtyard shared with only one other home. The multitude of upgrades is obvious from the moment you enter with easy-care hardwood flooring, designer carpet, plantation shutters and with the office-den and secondary bedroom being spacious and sunny. The kitchen's glass front white cabinets will display your finest dinnerware, the entire wall of cabinets will house all your pantry items and serving pieces, stainless fingerprint resistant appliances make cleanup easy, granite counters and a tile backsplash is complemented by the cabinetry. Enjoy relaxing, movies or dinning in the comfortable great room - family room open design concept. The primary bedroom views the backyard, and the en-suite bathroom is massive with floor to ceiling glass enclosure shower, granite counters, tile flooring, recessed lighting, dual sinks and a generous closet. Opposite the bedroom is a large laundry room with deep sink and plenty of storage. Sliding glass doors in the great room open to the cozy California room with fireplace and niche ready for your tv. The low maintenance backyard offers privacy and shade for outdoor dining and a hillside view with mature landscaping.