Popular floor plan in a popular gated community! An opportunity to own a home that's over 1800 sq. feet, with a spacious & sunny front courtyard, in Ocean Hills Country Club, the 55+ paradise in coastal North County. The "Costa Smeralda" has both bedrooms and bathrooms on the main floor. This home has an expanded loft, great for an upstairs office, or for visiting guests. Plus, there's a roomy attic storage area. The side of the property has a southwest orientation, and next door is a 1-story model, so it's well situated to have natural light coming through the living room, kitchen, breakfast nook, and loft window, as well as to have sunshine in the front courtyard (which features an attractive trellis and tile pavers). Private, with vinyl fencing, plus large trees and a slope in back. A/C. Laminate flooring in the living room, dining room, and guest bedroom. Tile flooring in the entry, kitchen and bathrooms. Carpet in the primary bedroom, stairs and loft. Plantation shutters in LR & DR. 2-car garage with space for cabinets. Repiped. Enjoy great facilities, including a resident-only golf course, tennis and pickleball courts, swimming pool and spa, an RV parking lot, community patrols, and a large clubhouse, featuring an auditorium, billiards, exercise rooms, and meeting places for many common interest clubs.