Bright, open concept floor plan in gated Candela, the crown jewel of Rancho Tesoro with only 56 homes. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, including a 30 cu ft. French door LG fridge (ice maker, water dispenser, glass door), wall oven, built-in microwave, 5-burner gas cooktop with vent hood, and granite counters at the perimeter. The Carrara quartz kitchen island comfortably seats 4, with a large stainless single bowl sink. The tile backsplash provides a matching visual to the kitchen island while contrasting pleasantly with the granite counters. The crown-molded white cabinets enhance the kitchen's brightness, and the large walk-in pantry conveniently lies between the kitchen and 2-car garage door. Enjoy breakfast while bathed in the cool morning light in the easterly facing kitchen/dining area. Nestled where the kitchen meets the dining area: office space with built-in desk, drawers and cabinets. 1st. fl. includes a bedroom and full bath. Primary bedroom faces east-keeps the room cooler in late afternoon, and the walk-in closet features a full-length mirrored door on both sides. Other bedrooms also boast a walk-in closet. Loft's dimensions and layout are perfect for enjoying music and home theater entertainment. 2nd floor laundry features a sink and LG washer & gas dryer. LED lighting throughout; many lights are controllable from your phone. Dual zone AC/Heat controllable from your phone. Fiber optic cable connects to 6 ethernet ports; current internet speed is 1000 Mbps. Bathrooms feature nice-looking, easy-to-clean undermount rectangular sinks. Included Apple TV provides remote access to the front door lock. The garage features storage racks, an EV charger and a landscape water controller. Upgrades include 1st. fl. walk-in shower, quartz kitchen island, cabinet over fridge, great room recessed lighting, prewire for surround sound speakers, doubled mirrored closet door, built-in office by kitchen, pendant lights, backsplash, paint, low maintenance front landscaping, fridge, washer & dryer, garage storage racks and polycoat for easy cleaning, EV charger, remote control shades, and 20 additional 2nd fl. recessed lights. Backyard includes pavers, spring-blooming roses & hydrangea and timed landscape lights. Downspouts extend underground to carry water directly to the street's storm drain. Community pool & playground, Trail across street leads to Discovery Lake, Double Peak, over 12 miles of trails. Within 2 miles are Cal State San Marcos and the North City development.