Exceptional Sonoma plan 2 located in the heart of Carmel Valley. This beautifully maintained home welcomes you with a Mediterranean inspired courtyard surrounded with succulent garden and charming, water fountain. The interior is light and bright with multiple window all around. Freshly painted interior and newer carpet makes this home move in ready. You will love the downstairs Primary bedroom with a private stairway to a retreat with built-in desk and shelving making a perfect home office. Upon entry, you sense the grandeur of this home with 2-story ceilings, and architectural interest as you pass the formal living spaces leading you to the open family room/ kitchen area with large windows and French doors to the back patio and garden. The gourmet kitchen has a large center island with bar seating and informal dining nook, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, decorative tile backsplash and walk-in pantry. The adjacent family room has 2 -story ceilings, gas burning fireplace, surround sound and views of the private backyard with built-in BBQ, large, covered patio and raised grass area surrounded with manicured garden. The side yard also has raised beds with drip irrigation for a vegetable/herb garden. Laundry room downstairs with utility sink and storage cabinets leading to a spacious 3-car garage with epoxy floors. Upstairs are 3 spacious secondary bedrooms and 1 shared bathroom with double sinks and shower tub and another private ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet. Home is in award winning school districts; Ashley Falls Elementary, Pacific Trails Middle School, Torrey Pines or Canyon Crest Academy High Schools and convenient to shopping, entertainment, parks, beaches & easy freeway access. No HOA and low Mello-Roos fees.