Prepare to fall in love with this beautifully updated and well-maintained home superbly located in the highly desirable Encore at Marina Hills community, the perfect example of pride in ownership. You will adore the private location, a superb setting for peaceful living in this friendly Marina Hills community ideally located a short walk from Parc Vista Park and Marina Hills Park. As you enter, the flush mount Crystal chandelier in the entry way sets the tone in this graceful home with Ceramic tile floors throughout the main level, custom lighting, a neutral palette, and a well-designed floorplan. The living room is open to the dining area and has direct access to the backyard patio, creating an ideal indoor-outdoor living space for gatherings with friends and family around the cozy stacked stone living room fireplace. The elegant Kitchen was beautifully remodeled with exquisite cabinetry, soft close doors and drawers, gorgeous Quartz countertops, marble backsplash, built-in wine fridge, recessed lighting, stainless steel appliances including a 2024 KitchenAid dishwasher, undercabinet accent lighting, and direct access to the backyard patio, perfect for entertaining. The main level includes a highly sought-after full bathroom with walk-in shower, and a bedroom with built-in cabinetry and workspace, window seat, and mirrored closet doors, perfect for an executive home office or 3rd bedroom. The newly carpeted stairs lead you up to the dual bedroom suites, each with an ensuite bathroom and laminate floors, including a primary suite with an updated bath with dual Quartz topped vanity, gorgeous cabinetry, upgraded lighting, a large walk-in closet, and a private balcony taking advantage of the cool ocean breezes, and peek-a-boo views towards the coast, an ideal setting for an evening glass of wine with a loved one. The convenient main level laundry room has full size washer and dryer hookups, linen cabinets, and dual light switches. The enclosed backyard is a private oasis perfect for relaxing and BBQing, with sealed flagstone patio, sprinkler and drip system, and gated exterior access. The attached 2 car garage has motion sensor lighting, built-in cabinetry & overhead storage racks. Encore amenities include a sparkling pool & spa, lounging & picnic areas. Community re-piped in 2018. Close to Marina Hills Park pool, clubhouse, tennis courts, playgrounds, sports fields, & sport courts, shopping, dining, hiking & biking trails, and minutes from local beaches.