Spectacular Verana Plan 3 home built by Pardee, located in the highly sought after Verana community of Pacific Highlands Ranch. A block from proposed elementary school/park, walking distance to Solterra Swim Club (membership included with HOA). Award winning Pacific Trails Middle School and Canyon Crest Academy. This 5-bed/4-bath home provides a modern open floorplan design with living space flowing from a formal living room, to dining room to family room adjacent to a large chef’s kitchen complete with granite countertops and backsplash, under cabinet lighting, stainless-steel appliances, and kitchen sink. The large center island provides plenty of counter space plus countertop seating for 4. This floorplan offers a full bedroom and bath downstairs. Upstairs has a spacious loft with covered, front balcony making a great gathering space for family to study, relax or play games. Next to loft is a large walk-in linen or game closet. The Primary bedroom has spa-like bathroom with dual sinks, large step-in shower, and oval soaking tub plus 2 walk-in closets with custom organizers. Down the hall are 3 secondary bedrooms, one with ensuite bathroom, plus another shared bathroom. The large upstairs laundry room has ample shelving for linens plus a utility sink and countertop for folding. Maximizing indoor/outdoor living, you will appreciate dual sliding doors off the dining room which open to a covered California room perfect for informal dining, lounging, and entertaining yard with built-in BBQ & side burner, with attached bar area to seat 4. A stunning focal point from the slide away door is a built-in gas fire pit with a beautifully lit, stacked stone water feature behind. Surrounding the entire entertaining space is a lush garden with a variety of flowering plants all on drip both front and back. The western exposure allows plenty of natural light in backyard and through the home. Custom window coverings include silhouettes, drapes & Plantation shutters. Porcelain tile floor throughout downstairs. PHR offers a trail system for biking & hiking, with neighborhood shopping at The Village.