Look no more—your dream home is waiting. Welcome to this extensively renovated residence in the prestigious community of Rancho Dorado, one of San Marcos' best-kept secrets. Perched on a scenic hillside at the border of San Marcos and Carlsbad, this exceptional home offers the perfect balance of luxury, comfort, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. Enter through dual private courtyards and discover a home transformed with more than $550,000 in premium renovations and custom enhancements. A grand two-story foyer bathed in natural light sets the tone, leading to an expansive living room featuring rich wood flooring, designer lighting, and wall to wall windows overlooking the lush backyard. The elegant dining room is highlighted by custom lighting and French doors that open to the private gated courtyard, creating an effortless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. At the heart of the home is a stunning chef's kitchen designed to impress. Thoughtfully renovated with luxurious Alderwood cabinetry, a custom Cloé tile backsplash, and an oversized center island with abundant storage, this space is as functional as it is beautiful. Premium appliances include a Wolf range, oven, and microwave, a built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator, an Asko European dishwasher, Blanco sink with instant hot and filtered water system, and oversized walk-in pantry with extensive storage, a dedicated wine cellar area, and an integrated mudroom locker for everyday organization.Thoughtfully designed for both entertaining and daily living, the inviting family room features a fireplace with custom tile surround, built-in cabinetry, and custom 12-foot sliding glass door that opens to the spacious backyard. Adding to the functionality of the home, you’ll find conveniences like a dedicated home office with built-in desk, bookcases, and storage can easily serve as a downstairs bedroom and is conveniently located adjacent to a beautifully updated full bath with custom quartz tile tub and shower. And don’t miss the spacious laundry/ mudroom includes additional storage and a utility sink. A custom wrought-iron staircase leads upstairs to a versatile bonus room complete with built-in media cabinetry and custom lighting , offering endless possibilities as a media room, playroom, music room, or secondary lounge. The luxurious primary suite serves as a private retreat, featuring a backlit coffered ceiling with designer chandelier, built-in storage/media cabinets, and spa-inspired bathroom with Quartzite countertops, illuminated LED smart mirrors, a custom tile shower, soaking tub, and an expansive walk-in closet. Step outside to your own private resort. With no rear neighbors, the backyard offers a rare sense of extreme privacy and tranquility. Features of this pool-sized backyard include lush landscaping with new automatic sprinkler and drip irrigation system, expansive covered patio is outfitted with ceiling fan, dual Twin Eagles overhead gas heaters, and a pull-down movie screen, creating the ultimate year-round outdoor living experience. The impressive Grand Turbo outdoor kitchen features a 40-inch grill with seven burners, infrared rotisserie, infrared searing elements, dual side burners, matching refrigerator, and a granite eat-at island—perfect for entertaining family and friends. A large artificial turf lawn provides ample space for recreation, pets, and play. Additional highlights include fully owned solar, central vacuum, plantation shutters, crown molding, 5-inch baseboards, rich wood flooring, dual high-efficiency Lennox HVAC systems, and a three-car garage with epoxy floors, built-in cabinetry, and overhead storage. The home is further enhanced by a comprehensive security and fire protection system featuring keyless entry, remote access capabilities, sensors on every window and door, and Nest cameras monitoring the front, rear, and side yards. Offering an combination of thoughtful upgrades, timeless design, it embodies the very best of Southern Cali living.
