TUSCAN CHARMER! PRICED TO SELL!! The inviting gated courtyard is the beginning of the grand entry of this spacious home. Guests are welcomed by an array of choices. The Tuscan ambiance sets the mood with beautiful arched walkways, custom wooden shutters, and high ceilings that are perfect for displaying your favorite art work. The entry leads you to the formal living room, office, family room, kitchen, dining room, downstairs ensuite bedroom, and the staircase to the second level. The elegant formal living room embraces the grand fireplace with large picturesque windows. Entertaining is easy in the Chef's kitchen with center island, high end stainless steel appliances, lots of counter space and storage, granite counter tops and an oversized pantry. The "great room" is open to the family room which has custom built in's, a cozy fireplace and access to the backyard. The downstairs features a dramatic formal dining room that also has a separate entrance from the front courtyard. In addition, the downstairs office is conveniently adjacent to the formal living room and opens to the private backyard. The spacious Master has a formal retreat, large walk-in closet and TWO balconies. The secondary rooms both have ensuite bathrooms, and one of them has it's own private balcony. Convenient laundry room upstairs has lots of storage too. Within walking distance to Clubhouses, pools, dog park, tot lot and more! Enjoy all of Ladera's award winning schools and amenities and lifestyle!