Welcome Home ~ A lovely Corte Melina residence located in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita. Tastefully upgraded 2 bedroom, 2 bath home offers attractive finishes throughout. Crisp white walls, cathedral ceilings, wrought iron banisters, sconce and chandelier lighting, gorgeous warm-toned hardwood flooring in the living, dining and bedroom areas with exquisite Saltillo Terracotta Tile, featuring decorative Mosaic accents in the kitchen and bathroom. The exceptionally bright open floor plan seamlessly connects the living, dining, and kitchen areas with an abundance of windows and sliding door, to a large private balcony ideal for relaxing, barbecuing and entertaining, with views of mature hillside landscape ~ a peaceful retreat. A media center inset with recessed lighting, built-in cabinets and a gas burning fireplace are perfectly positioned to create an ideal living room layout. The kitchen offers plenty of counter space and storage with custom cabinets including glass displays and under-mount lighting, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and travertine backsplash. The spacious main-level bedroom can easily be used as a home office, featuring new closet doors, custom shelving and direct balcony access through a dual pane slider, allowing plenty of natural light. The main level bathroom includes a custom sink, large bathtub, travertine tile, decorative pendants and recessed lighting. The private Master retreat is conveniently located upstairs, complete with custom shutters, ceiling fan, and dual mirrored closets with built-in shelving. The Master bath is tastefully designed with travertine tile, a large tub, quartz countertops, coordinating vanity and an open shelf cabinet. A lower-level laundry area with built-in storage is conveniently located near the attached single car garage with multi-purpose flex space and a newer LiftMaster aluminum garage door. Additional upgrades include interior paint, dining area blinds, a remote controlled Honeywell Thermostat, Ring Doorbell, Whirlpool washer, and water heater. The washer, dryer, refrigerator, microwave, Ring doorbell, drapery rods, sconce and chandelier lighting are ALL included! Residents enjoy a community pool, spa and fitness center, along with nearby entertainment, parks, hiking/biking trails, pools, RSM Lake, Beach Club Lagoon and more! This well-cared-for, highly upgraded, move-in ready home is waiting for the next homeowner to enjoy!