Bright and stunning townhome with amazing mountain views in the highly Sought-After Verandas Neighborhood in Esencia. Situated on a prime corner lot at Esencia and Chiquita Canyon, this home boasts an expansive side yard with a glass fence, stunning mountain views, easy access to trails, the sports park, the North Plunge pool, soccer fields, baseball and tennis courts, and parks. The Main bedroom offers ample space and a balcony overlooking picturesque mountain vistas and the charming surroundings of Chiquita Canyon. With abundant natural light streaming through the bedrooms, living room, and kitchen windows, you'll want to keep the shutters open to bask in the beauty of the mountains. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's delight, featuring upgraded soft-close cabinets, a spacious center island, elegant White Ice Quartz counters, and stainless-steel appliances. Upstairs, you'll find a main suite with captivating views, a large walk-in closet, two secondary bedrooms, a full bath, and a spacious and convenient laundry room. Perfect for entertaining or unwinding outdoors, you can enjoy your private yard or take advantage of the community amenities, including the Hilltop Club with its resort-like offerings such as an indoor/outdoor fitness center, pool and spa with cabanas, a bar with lounge seating, BBQ pavilion, bocce ball courts, fire pits, game arcade, The Event Barn and Lawn where residents enjoy events. You also have access to more amazing amenities like The Campout: the open-air camping retreat outfitted with firepits for roasting s’mores and reservable tents for a night under the stars, the multi-use park with softball and baseball diamonds, soccer fields, tennis courts, a swimming pool, pickleball and multi-use fields for all Ranch Residents to enjoy, a Dog Park, the Preserved Oak Canyon trails that wind past majestic oaks, RANCH COVE: The 20,000 sq. ft. lagoon-style pool, a Nature House, and the top-rated Esencia Elementary School, part of the award-winning Capistrano Unified School District. This home offers the ideal blend of comfort, convenience, and luxury living.