Excellent location and floorplan of 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/4.5-bath home provides a generational suite with Bed/Bath & Kitchenette with a separate entrance from exterior. The modern open floorplan design has 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, double door pantry, and kitchen sink. The large center island provides plenty of counter space plus countertop seating for 6. Upstairs has a spacious loft making a perfect gathering area for family to relax, play games or study. 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 walk-in closet 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 sliding door off the dining room which open to a covered California room perfect for informal dining, lounging, or entertaining. The backyard has a large grass play area, and concrete patio with a beautiful lit water feature of cascading streams of water. The easy-care landscape is on drip irrigation with matures trees and shrubs surrounding the yard. PHR offers a trail system for biking & hiking, with neighborhood shopping at The Village.