Situated in the heart of the highly desirable Bressi Ranch community with one of the largest and most private backyards in the neighborhood, this welcoming home is perfectly positioned with picturesque views of the coveted Bressi Ranch community pool, clubhouse and park. The entryway features soaring ceilings and large windows that shower the area with warmth and natural sunlight. This home boasts 3,397sf living space, 5 bedrooms (one down with attached half bath), formal dining room, parlor/lounge room and one 2-car garage plus 1 single bay garage perfect for a golf cart or fitness room. The kitchen has a cozy eat-in breakfast nook, oversized island with room for seating, ample cabinets for storage, granite countertops throughout and SS appliances including double ovens. Family room off of the kitchen includes built-in media niche, surround sound and fireplace. Two large bedrooms upstairs share a Jack and Jill bathroom and one of the rooms features a quaint balcony with french doors that drench the room with sunlight all day. Additional upstairs bedroom boasts an ensuite bathroom. The owner’s suite and bathroom are both generously sized with vanity, soaking tub, step-in shower and large walk-in closet. The library and tech center with double built-in desks is the perfect space for work or study. The oversized backyard is ideal for relaxing, playing, entertaining and could easily accommodate a pool/hot tub, putting green and additional gathering areas. Retaining wall added to maximize the usable space and over 20 mature trees around the perimeter of the yard provide optimal privacy. The backyard also features a covered porch (with surround sound) and a serving station off of the kitchen nook for indoor/outdoor entertaining. This beautiful home is located on a premium lot in upper Bressi Ranch with only a one minute walk to the community pool and clubhouse, but situated such that it isn’t impacted by any sounds from the pool area. Enjoy the one minute stroll to Topiary Park, the largest community park in the neighborhood, which includes a basketball court, large grassy area and a tot lot. Five minute walk to the Bressi Village shops, Trader Joe’s, Sprouts, fantastic restaurants, additional Bressi Parks, Alga Norte, Pacific Ridge School and Poinsettia Elementary. Bressi Ranch is a short 10 minute drive to the pristine Carlsbad beaches and Legoland.