Located in Carmel Valley’s master planned community of Pacific Highlands Ranch is this rarely available Sterling by Lennar, luxury home perfectly located across the street from proposed 5-acre park and Del Mar Union Elementary School slated to open Fall 2022. This lovely home offers 5 ensuite bedrooms including a detached Casita separated by a courtyard leading to the formal entry and open floor plan. Dining room on the left with French doors to the courtyard and butler’s pantry/ huge walk-in pantry leading to the Chef’s kitchen with White Shaker, soft closing cabinets, commercial grade stainless steel appliance package by Monogram including double oven, 6-burner range and hood, refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, wine chiller, and Avantium 120 micro/convection oven plus a stainless farm sink. The expansive kitchen is bordered by La Cantina doors that open to and outdoor room with gas burning fireplace. The kitchen opens to a great room with views to the easy-care backyard of pavers surrounded by planters. This open plan is perfect for entertaining family & friends. Also, downstairs is a powder room and convenient storage leading to 3-car tandem garage with extra storage closet. Upstairs are 4 Ensuite bedrooms all separated nicely from each other with a loft/ den at the center top of stairway and a laundry room off a hallway. There are 2 front balconies taking in southwest views and the future new park. The master suite has La Cantina doors leading to a huge balcony retreat. The master bath features a large walk-in shower, separate water closet, his & her vanities separated by a stand-alone tub. Beautiful salt & pepper granite countertops & white cabinetry making a clean, elegant look. Other amenities include owned solar, tankless water heater, fire sprinklers, security, and low water usage landscape. The community offers a private resort-style community pool, spa, tot lot and BBQ area. Nearby award-winning schools, CCA, Pacific Trails Middle and proposed new elementary school.