Prepare to be captivated by this turnkey home that's perched atop Mount Soledad in the Mountain View Estates gated community that offers the security of condo living and the privacy of a single family home with its own lot and no shared walls, as this is the only detached model out of 11 homes in the community! Make your way through the private courtyard, with outdoor living and dining areas, and step into the home's sun-drenched living space with vaulted ceilings, crisp white walls, and wide-plank engineered white oak floors. Beautifully updated in 2018, the kitchen features a large island with workstation sink, white quartz countertops, herringbone marble backsplash, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, a six-burner Wolf range with pot filler, and a beverage bar with walnut countertop and built-in wine refrigerator. Perfectly designed for everyday living, the great room enjoys a spacious dining area, a living room with fireplace, and sets of French doors that add tons of natural light and open to a large balcony with a BBQ area and panoramic canyon views. Downstairs, you'll find three bedrooms and two full baths, including the primary bedroom and en-suite bathroom with dual vanities, limestone countertops, a marble walk-in shower, and a private dressing area. Each of the bedrooms feature French Door access to a covered back porch overlooking the large, grassy backyard. Recent updates include an HVAC system (2020), a Navien tankless water heater with instant hot circulation (2022), LED recessed lighting (2018), built-in closet systems, and professional landscaping designed by Green Gardens nursery with low-voltage lighting. In addition to the countless amenities within the home, the gated community features a heated pool/spa, a bocce ball court, outdoor fire pit, and picnic area for the neighbors to enjoy! Also included in the HOA dues are the payments for water, sewer, trash, maintenance, and all landscaping - including lawn mowing in the front/back yards!