Welcome to Tijeras Creek! Just one golf swing away from one of the best golf courses in Orange County, this SINGLE LEVEL 2-bed/2-bath home in Rancho Santa Margarita is teeming with delight! Well maintained and tastefully customized, the interior of this home opens with a cozy, intimate living area adjoined to the generously sized kitchen. Improved dark granite countertop abounds, and natural light pours in though the wide kitchen window. Guests and homeowners alike will be charmed by the balanced design choices: stacked stone backsplash and fireplace, engineered oak hardwood floors and recessed lighting. The covered patio off the living area provides a peaceful place for entertaining. With easy views of slopes and peaks perfect for outdoor barbecues and cool morning teatimes. Your master bedroom includes brand new closet doors, inset shelving, and large double pane windows brightening the broad space. The adjoining master bathroom is FULLY REMODELED, including brand new hardware, vanity, shower, and washer/dryer hookup. The second bedroom also includes brand new closet doors, and a generous amount of space for guests. The accompanying guest bathroom is updated, includes tub and shower, and granite countertops. This turnkey home has been updated with PEX plumbing, new HVAC unit and water heater (2020) and dual pane windows in all rooms. So, you can move in worry free. The Tijeras Creek Villas offer residents extensive benefits, including access to pool/hot tub, playgrounds, exercise room, and maintained grounds. For those who couldn't live without the outdoors, you'll be pleased with the easy access to the RSM Bike trail, an expansive municipal green belt, and a short drive to a plethora of regional parks.