This rare find, cared for completely upgraded home, has 4 bedrooms and three and a half baths, perfect for a family. The breezy westerly upswept views are 180-degree panoramic and since the home sits on top of the first hill in the neighborhood, facing west the backyard has more privacy since no homes face the back. Low-maintenance backyard, features a permanent top-of-the-line barbecue. The back is completely fenced with see-through fence allowing a 180-degree westerly view. The home features Armstrong Hickory wood flooring downstairs and plantation wood shutters. The kitchen area is open to the family room, an island, and separate table (for sale as are other items) and top-of-the-line appliances with granite countertops and backsplashes, walk-in pantry. All four bedrooms have walk-in closets. The laundry room has upgraded cabinets and a large basin sink. Three different play areas in the Rancho Santalina neighborhood: tot lot, open space and one larger area with play structures just a half block away, with basketball and picnic tables. San Marcos Unified School District includes award-winning, highly-rated San Marcos High School. Convenient to freeway, shopping, restaurants, Palomar College, and SMSU.