Live Auction! Bidding to start from $375,000! Welcome to "The Colony" resort style 55+ community! This spacious home has the main level much like many single story houses. Offering a living and dining combination room, kitchen which opens to the family room, primary bedroom which leads to the rear yard patio, primary bathroom and a 1/2 bathroom. All of this with generous natural light! The second level of the home is perfect for guests, a caretaker, crafts or a home office with a bedroom, bathroom and a loft (noted as a 3rd bedroom in public records). Enjoy your private courtyard entry, low maintenance landscaping and serene rear yard. The garage features additional space which is ideal for a golf cart or work space. This active community features a clubhouse with a library, billiard room, card room, library, gym, locker rooms, banquet room and a hair / nail salon! There are lighted tennis and Pickleball courts, shuffleboard, bocce ball and a beautiful oasis swimming pool and two spas. There are exercise classes, shows, day trips, movie nights, holiday parties and clubs for crafters, sports, cards, games and social activities. The front yards are watered and maintained by the HOA. The Cal Oaks Golf Course is located within the gates of the Colony. Centrally located, The Colony is only a short drive to shopping, medical centers, and the Temecula Valley world renowned wineries. Contact agent for access to this live guard gated community! The Colony is a golf course community in Murrieta, California. This 55+ community is revered for its prime location in the heart of Southern California, set within an hour from the ocean, towering mountains, scenic lakes, and the desert. The Colony is also known for offering a thoughtfully designed mix of housing options, world-class amenities, and an active social calendar. Homebuyers looking for homes for sale in Murrieta, CA will love what The Colony has to offer. The Colony Amenities The Colony's clubhouse is the central hub for all community social and fitness activities. The clubhouse boasts a fitness center, lounge, hobby and craft studios, a grand ballroom, theater, library, beauty salon, music room, and billiards. The amenities continue outdoors as residents can take advantage of a resort-style pool, whirlpool spa, and patio. There are also tennis, bocce ball, and shuffleboard courts surrounding the clubhouse. The community is also home to several miles of walking and biking trails that meander through the founds. The Colony Country Club, also known as California Oaks Golf Course, is a 5,218-yard par-70 course. This course is open to the public but members of The Colony community enjoy discounted rates. The golf course was designed by David A. Rainville and boasts Bermuda grass fairways, sharp doglegs, and challenging greens. The Colony Homes & Real Estate Ryland Homes, Mastercraft Residential, and Crowell & David constructed The Colony between 1989 and 2005. The community is comprised of 1,501 single-family homes in a variety of floor plans, making it easy for buyers searching for Murrieta homes for sale to find what they are looking for. There were over 60 different floor plans offered throughout the expansive community. The Colony houses for sale are available in one and two-story designs that range from approximately 947 to 2,100 square feet, although some homes may be outside this range. These homes typically feature two to three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and attached two- to two-and-a-half-car garages. These thoughtfully designed homes include stucco exteriors and red tile roofs. Some of the newer homes feature more highly upgraded finishes and desirable open-concept floor plan layouts. All homes in The Colony enjoy rear yard views of a scenic greenbelt or the golf course. The Colony Lifestyle An on-site activities director and travel coordinator are continually supplying residents of The Colony with an engaging mix of activities, events, & trips. There