Indulge in contemporary living at 13751 Mercado Dr. This 5 bedroom home features a perfect blend of flawless design & functionality, w/ an emphasis on comfort and style. Upon entering, you are greeted by stunning engineered hardwood flooring, leading to the open-concept living areas. The living room features a remarkable floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, recessed lighting, & a large sliding door that leads to the lush backyard. The kitchen is a chef's dream, w/ sleek quartzite countertops, contemporary cabinets, & a range of high-end appliances, including two Bosch dishwashers, an AGA Induction Range w/ three separate ovens & storage drawer, & a built-in Sub-Zero fridge & freezer. The 1st level also boasts a full bathroom w/ beautifully tiled shower & modern vanity, as well as a spacious laundry room. The glass railing stairway leads to an expansive room w/ a large balcony & oversized closet/home office space w/ a charming porthole window. Upstairs are 3 generously sized bedrooms, secondary bathroom w/ built-in storage, & a luxurious primary suite w/ private balcony. The additional features include high-end window treatments, paid solar panel system, Burtek battery, whole-home water filtration system, tankless water heater, & garage w/ epoxy floor finish. Entertaining guests is effortless in the backyard, complete w/ custom-built playground & shed, fruit trees, fire feature, & large patio w/ pebble pavers. Located just minutes from One Paseo, the Del Mar Highlands, & Del Mar Village shopping & dining hubs, this home is also close to renowned Del Mar & Torrey Pines Beaches .