CHECK THIS OUT!! Value driven convenient coastal lifestyle awaits you in this Portico Plan III of Pacific Highlands Ranch. Peacefully tucked away, this popular and highly sought after floor plan encompasses open entertaining spaces, wood flooring, island kitchen, newer appliances, extra insulation between floors and attic, private paver patio off family room adorned with cozy fireplace, custom built-ins for memorable treasures/books, California shutters throughout. Spacious primary bedroom retreat with private balcony, soaking tub and custom glass shower enclosure. This has been "home sweet home" to the seller since 2008. Pacific Highlands Ranch is noted to be one of San Diego's top desired neighborhoods. Leave your car at home as you can easily navigate to the highly rated Solana Ranch Elementary, Pacific Trails Middle, Canyon Crest High School and all the shops, restaurants, coffee shops at the PHR shopping center just blocks away. As for other added location conveniences, short drive to the best beaches in San Diego County i.e. Torrey Pines State Beach, Del Mar, and even La Jolla's Scripps Beach to name a few. Minutes off the 56 freeway and the intersection of I-5 or hop over to the I-15. Lindbergh Airfield is approximately a 20 minute drive as is downtown San Diego. Pacific Highlands Ranch within the renowned community of Carmel Valley is truly one of the MOST convenient neighborhoods and well noted for the best schools in the county and state.