Bright, open, airy and inviting, this distinctive Mediterranean-inspired residence offers a tantalizing opportunity to enjoy the preferred lifestyle that awaits a fortunate few behind the guarded entry gates of Marbella in San Juan Capistrano. Approx. 3,222 s.f., the freshly painted home lives like a 1-story design, with only the master suite’s oversized cedar-lined walk-in closet and view deck occupying the upper level. Vast window expanses bathe the main floor in an abundance of natural light, illuminating a casita that is ideal for guests or in-laws, 2.5 baths, a grand foyer, and a formal living and dining area that showcases a large curving wall of floor-to-ceiling windows. Vaulted ceilings, skylights and wood flooring add subtle sophistication to the contemporary arrangement, which also reveals a fireplace-warmed great room with built-in entertainment center, and a large kitchen with island, wine storage, granite countertops, desk and built-in refrigerator. Equally impressive, the master suite displays a beamed ceiling, fireplace, a 1st-floor walk-in closet with custom built-ins, and an opulent bath with extensive use of marble. Beautiful grounds are embellished with a turn-in driveway, tiled patios and a gated entry courtyard with fountain.