LOCATION, VIEWS & POOL distinguish this impeccably maintained home ideally situated at the end of a CDS in the highly desirable Madrid Del Lago community. Amazing SUNRISES & enjoy the SPECTACULAR Lake Mission Viejo end-of-the-summer FIREWORK SHOW from your backyard. Upon entering through double doors, you'll notice the pride of ownership at every turn & admire the custom wood/wrought iron staircase, 2nd fireplace, and abundant natural light streaming in through the wall of windows. The HUGE kitchen has been COMPLETELY REMODELED boasting semi-custom DECORA MAPLE cabinets, high-end QUARTZ countertops & a sizeable elegant island perfectly lit with oil-rubbed bronze pendants. Timeless travertine stone backsplash with crushed glass accents adds beauty & warmth. The Chef in the family will relish the stainless-steel appliances, two double convection ovens & 5-burner gas stovetop. Enjoy soft close cabinets & drawers, an automatic open 2-bin recycle bin, a pantry with convenient roll-outs, a pull-out spice rack, extra-deep pot drawers, LED under the counter & recessed lighting with plenty of functional counter space. Take pleasure in the picturesque mountain & sunrise-filled sky views from the kitchen windows as you gaze out at the resort-inspired backyard. As you step through the elegant French doors, note the pristine pool completely remodeled with classic glass mosaic tile, 3 soothing water features & relaxing spa. Sun or shade, you?re covered with an Elitewood Vinyl patio cover featuring recessed lights & ceiling fan. Ageless BELGARD PAVERS throughout. The exterior is only matched by the elegance & functionality of the interior of this home. The adjacent kitchen nook opens to the family room featuring a high-quality Acme brick fireplace & beautiful bay window overlooking the pool. A separate laundry room with a convenient laundry chute, storage & half powder room complete the lower level. All generously sized bedrooms are upstairs with VIEWS of Lake Mission Viejo & the Saddleback Mountains (from three bedrooms). The primary bedroom is expansive & offers two large closets with organizers, custom wood/stained cabinets with dual sinks & a full bath. A whole house RE-PIPE, energy-efficient double-pane vinyl windows, & newer dual-zoned HVAC & ductwork are just some of the many other impressive features to appreciate. Enjoy the fantastic perk of being able to enjoy all activities that Lake MV offers. In close proximity to parks, & walking/running trails. Low HOA.