Located in the sought-after gated community of Casta Del Sol, this picturesque two-story home offers an abundance of premium amenities for the most discerning of buyers. This home is the popular Carmel 'Monterey' model & has two bedrooms plus a den, three bathrooms, 2 rec centers, & spacious living spaces. Curb appeal exudes with the greenery which leads to the courtyard entry. Past the front door, one is struck by the high vaulted ceiling, the brick fireplace. To the right of the front entrance is the dining room that has windows that look out to the side yard. Down the hallway is the kitchen, breakfast nook, den, hall bath & primary bedroom. The kitchen has a garden window over the sink that looks out to the side yard. Next to the kitchen is the breakfast nook which has a vaulted ceiling & a sliding glass door that flows to the patio that overlooks the green belt (maintained by the HOA). Adjacent to the breakfast nook is the den. The primary bedroom boasts high vaulted ceilings, large closets, an ensuite bathroom, & a sliding glass door to the patio. Up the carpeted steps sits the bedroom/loft area that has a vaulted beamed ceiling, including a character window overlooking the side yard. There is an ensuite bathroom to complete the upstairs. This tranquil 55+ community offers an abundance of amenities through the two onsite recreation centers. All maintained by the HOA residents can enjoy sparkling swimming pools & spas, a health & fitness center, a fitness walking path, tennis courts, paddle tennis courts & pickle ball courts, men's & women's locker rooms, a billiards room, shuffleboard pavilion, BBQs, horseshoe pits, bocce ball courts, an arts & crafts room, a ceramics room, a library, multiple multi-purpose rooms (one with a kitchen), fire pits, heritage & vegetable gardens, a golf chipping area & lawn bowling green. A short drive away is Lake Mission Viejo which the home has a deeded membership. Members can enjoy swimming, fishing, boat & paddleboard rentals, summer concerts & movie nights. Beyond the gates of Casta Del Sol & Mission Viejo's borders are some of Southern California's most beautiful beaches just perfect for day trip visits! This home & wonderful community truly have it all! With the allure of the spacious living spaces, the high vaulted & beamed ceilings, the inviting fireplace, the spacious loft, & the countless amenities & activities, you will not want to miss the opportunity to call this home yours!