OVER $380,000 in UPGRADES! Spectacular View Home in Esencia, the second village in the national award-winning master-planned community of Rancho Mission Viejo. Walk through the custom dutch front door and into a welcoming foyer with a custom wood detail accent wall. Turn into a massive great room with an oversized granite kitchen island, pendant lighting, a custom bar, large walk-in pantry, dining alcove, adjacent pocket office, and fireplace with antique, rustic wood beam mantle. Bring the outdoors in with large accordion glass doors that open to the expansive view of the entertainer's backyard with unobstructed views of the rolling hills of the Cleveland National Forest. The home has four bedrooms, plus an enclosed loft that is used as an office. One bedroom with a built-in wall bed, and an adjacent full bath is on the main floor. The massive owner's suite on the 2nd floor features a private balcony with more views of the mountains, upgraded custom dual walk-in closets, and a sprawling 5-piece bath with an extra deep soaking tub, large shower, and dual sinks. Pass the second-floor laundry room to the loft, another dual-sink full bathroom, and two large bedrooms, both with high ceilings and walk-in closets. Backyard built for entertaining - new saltwater pool with Baja shelf, scupper fountains, and spa. Large gas fire pit, outdoor shower, direct gas line for BBQ (no propane needed!). Other features include: custom cabinetry, epoxy flooring, and 240 Volt Charging for EVs in the garage. Solar panels (owned/paid in full). Mature, fruiting Meyer Lemon & Lime Tree. 5-min. Walk to Canyon Coffee for artisan-crafted espresso beverages! 10 min. walk to The Pavilion for a monthly Farmer's Market with mimosas, food trucks, crafts, fresh produce, and baked breads. Drive your golf cart to In-N-Out, Frisby Winery / Brewery, or to the plethora of community pools, parks, gyms, or even the community arcade. Make this home yours today where you soon will understand why residents boast about the tranquil experience of living the #ranchlife.