Rarely available! A large green lush yard, an amazing amount of natural light and lives like a detached home. Welcome to 6468 Terraza Portico, Carlsbad, CA 92009! This stunning 3BR, 2.5BA home in the gated community of Portico spans nearly 1500 sq ft and offers a seamless blend of elegance, convenience and truly feels like a detached home with a large expansive yard. This home ensures year-round comfort and includes newer A/C for those days after lounging by the community pool, you want to cool down in the comfort of your own home. On the first floor, enjoy the spacious open floor plan filled with natural light, featuring tiled floors, modern updated cabinets, granite countertops with stylist backsplash, and newer stainless-steel appliances, you also have a half bathroom and direct access to his and her garages with custom overhead racks with an abundance of storage. Upstairs the primary suite is a true retreat with an extra-large bathroom, vanity area, walk-in closet and views into your lush green yard. There are two additional bedrooms and full bath upstairs with private shower/tub combo. Outdoors, a large backyard awaits for entertaining your friends and family. Residents have access to 2 pools/spas (one being heated year-round), walking and hiking trails, as well as the Rancho Carrillo Club House. You are located close by to Bressi Ranch Village Center and La Costa Town Center with top-notch shops and restaurants. Live an active lifestyle outdoors with world class resorts nearby with golf and Alga Norte Park with sports fields, skate park, playgrounds and Carlsbad Community Swim Center along with Leo Carrillo Historic Park. This home is perfectly situated for a vibrant lifestyle. Complex is FHA/VA approved.