Enjoy northern panoramic views from the porch, dining area, and kitchen. Cooks will love the roomy kitchen including gas range, center island, over the range microwave, an abundance of cabinets, and 2 pantries. Dining nook, plus a large combo living room and dining room with vaulted ceilings in this well thought out floorplan. A tremendous value for a detached home only 20 years old! Primary resident needs to be 55 years of age or older but spouse can be younger and the owner can be any age. It's move in ready with laminate wood floors in the living area and carpet in the bedrooms. 3 possible bedrooms with one currently set up as an office. The large primary bedroom has a spacious walk-in closet while the bathroom shines thanks to a new walk-in tub/shower combo. There's central heat and A/C , ceiling fans, and dual pane windows to keep you comfortable year round! Don't forget the solar panels pretty much eliminate electricity costs. Handy laundry room has cabinets, sink, and a place to hang clothes as they finish drying. High up in the gated community you'll find a lot of privacy and abundant guest parking (right across the street). The outdoor shed offers more space for your stuff and the carport/driveway area can fit 2-3 vehicles (eg. 2 cars and a golf cart). Rancho Escondido is a gated community with plenty of activities at the clubhouses including 2 pools, spa, shuffleboard, exercise room, and more. RV parking available. HOA dues cover water, trash, basic cable, and common area maintenance.