Escape to your sanctuary located at 8535 El Rio Ave, just minutes from the pristine beaches of Huntington, where unrivaled luxury & exclusivity converge: fine dining, entertainment, shops & surrounded by top-rated schools! After decades of being desired on the open market, this single level, split floorplan home can be yours! Before entering, you will appreciate the charm of it’s curb-appeal highlighted by the lush greenery (featuring automatic sprinklers throughout), newer roof with 50-yr warranty, insulated 2-car garage, and oversized driveway with RV access. The south-facing formal entry allows for natural light through and smooth ocean breezes throughout the home. As you make your way through the formal entry, you are welcomed by the home’s warm ambiance. You’ll be greeted by 2 of the 4 bedrooms, the large living room with a wood-burning fireplace with gas and the kitchen with a breakfast bar with storage, adjacent to the formal dining area. Through both your dining area and living room, you will be immersed into your expansive backyard that offers countless possibilities that include adding a pool/spa, Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs), and still have plenty space for year-round relaxation and entertainment. The home’s light and bright master bedroom is tucked away privately, away from the additional 3 rooms, and houses a walk-in shower. Each bedroom boasts unique features like wall built-ins, large mirrored closet doors and vinyl tile throughout. As unique as the rooms are, the guest bathroom with double sinks offers ultimate relaxation with its high-end walk-in tub. Keep your monthly bills low with the home’s solar lease panels (which has resulted in ONLY approximately $400 paid in electricity for the entire period in the last 3 yrs!), "NEM" net energy metering, which allows you to pay for what you use, HVAC with advanced filtration and an air purification system, upgraded 200 AMPS electrical panel, newer attic insulation AND its multiple updated dual-pane windows and sliding doors. Even with the numerous upgrades throughout, you still have opportunity to add your personal touches to this home. Make this home yours!