BACK ON THE MARKET, NO FAULT OF PROPERTY. Welcome to resort-style living at The Colony, Murrieta's premier 55+ community. This well maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers no rear neighbors and is move-in ready with fresh interior neutral paint, high ceilings, custom baseboards, a skylight, plantation shutters, and ceiling fans throughout. Designed for entertaining and daily comfort, the heart of the home is an expansive Great Room with a volume ceiling and cozy fireplace, seamlessly flowing into a dining area—perfect for all your gatherings. The spacious, sun-filled kitchen is a cook’s delight, opening to the Great Room and featuring a dining nook, newer appliances with room for a future island. Retreat to your private primary suite, which opens to the Alumawood covered patio and boasts an en-suite bathroom with dual vanity, a sit-down dressing table, a large walk-in closet, walk-in shower, and a relaxing soaking tub. Practical features include a centrally located laundry room with sink, counter space and plenty of storage cabinetry. Enjoy the oversized garage with an alcove for storage, a workshop, or a golf cart. Have peace of mind with recent updates: REPIPED PLUMBING with PEX (2024), updated HVAC (2024), an Ecobee Smart thermostat, wall-oven and dishwasher replaced in 2023/24. Washer/Dryer and Refrigerator convey with the sale and were purchased in 2020/21. THE HOA WATERS AND MAINTAINS THE FRONT YARD. Live the vibrant, maintenance-light lifestyle in this guard-gated community with 24/7 security. The resort-class amenities are unparalleled: a clubhouse, year-round pool, spas, tennis/pickleball courts, Bocce Ball, salon, gym, library, a 400-seat auditorium with catering facilities for dances, movies, plays, musical productions & club activities. There is a beautiful lounge with fireplace and bar, great for PARTIES FOR ALL OCCASIONS. A privately-owned 18-hole public golf course is within the community. Perfectly located near shopping, medical centers, parks, Temecula Valley's famed wineries and the Pechanga Casino Resort.