First impressions are everything. This 5 bedroom 4 bath home will impress you the minute you drive up and see the stunning Canary Island palm tree, manicured lawn and oversized custom paver driveway. A gated courtyard leads into the house featuring a dramatic entry with tile flooring extending into a formal dining room that is perfect for accommodating the largest of family events and gatherings. In addition, the kitchen offers a large eating area, gorgeous 8-foot marble center island, and stainless-steel top-of-the-line Thermador appliances including a built-in refrigerator, double door wine cooler, microwave, warming drawer and 6-burner gas stove that would impress any chef. Generous cabinet space with under-cabinet lighting, pull out shelves and self-closing drawers. Don’t miss the roomy walk-in pantry. Adjoining the kitchen is a family room with fireplace, plenty of windows for natural light and a built-in entertainment center. There is also a comfortable media room perfect for TV watching, listening to music, reading or relaxing. Also downstairs is a nice-sized bedroom with full bath. Spacious laundry room with a sink, storage cabinets and washer and dryer included in the sale. The stairway, which has night lights, leads upstairs to a spacious landing. The master retreat is nicely separated from the other bedrooms and offers a sitting area and sizable ensuite bathroom with attractive tile plank floor, huge soaking tub, dressing table, and a walk-in closet with pull down ladder to an extensive attic storage space. The second upstairs bedroom with full bathroom ensuite includes a walk-in closet. There is also a walk-in closet in the third upstairs bedroom. The fourth upstairs bedroom has double doors and can be an office or bedroom with an armoire which will remain. Additionally, there is a large hallway bathroom with double vanity sinks and tub with shower. Garage parking for 3 cars (a 2-car attached garage and a separate 1-car attached garage); workbench and cabinets all remain. The flagstone patio and backyard offer serenity and is very private featuring several sitting areas, built-in BBQ, side yard, and planter boxes. The home has a dual air conditioning system, hot water circulating pump, and the quietest electric garage door you’ll ever open! Award-winning schools include Pacific Rim Elementary (ranked #11 in all of California!), Aviara Oaks Middle School, and Carlsbad High School. Walking distance to fabulous Poinsettia Park. Conveniently located close to a variety of shopping and restaurants along with easy freeway access. Seriously, what more could you hope for?