Generously catering to a wide array of lifestyles, this beautifully upgraded home at Mission Viejo?s 55-and-better guard-gated Palmia community is completely turnkey. Located on a peaceful cul-de-sac in the Terraces collection of the premium resort enclave, the single-level design reaches new heights of style with a bright and open interior that measures approximately 1,701 square feet. High vaulted ceilings, skylights, and new windows and sliding-glass doors create a welcoming ambiance and enrich a large living and dining area. Offering backyard access, the family room is warmed by an elegant fireplace and flows directly to an updated kitchen with quartz countertops, full backsplash, new stainless steel appliances, a pantry, and a breakfast nook with bay window. Clerestory windows illuminate the family room and nook, and a combination of new woodgrain luxury vinyl plank and tile enhances floors throughout. Two bedrooms and two baths are featured, with both baths showcasing solarium windows and new faucets, sinks and toilets. The primary suite opens to the backyard and is adorned with wainscoting, wallpaper, a walk-in closet, traditional closet, two sinks, a quartz countertop, and a remodeled shower with frameless-glass enclosure, built-in seat and marble-style flooring. Custom amenities include an oak entry door with leaded-glass window, new plantation shutters, crystal doorknobs and designer lighting fixtures. New HVAC and ductwork, re-piped plumbing systems, a laundry room with ample cabinetry, and an attached two-car garage with new door and opener are featured. The front yard offers the beauty of a large shade tree, and the backyard features intimate patio spaces with custom hardscaping on a homesite extending nearly 4,675 square feet. Residents of Palmia enjoy an impressive selection of attractions, including a 12,500-square-foot clubhouse, fitness center, scenic lakes and ponds, a game room, ballroom, library, tennis and pickleball courts, trails and so much more. Lake Mission Viejo is just minutes away, and parks, golf courses, and shopping centers are all close to home.