Spectacular sunsets, majestic moon shows, & serene sunrises are just some of the wondrous events that you will experience living at 17 Cantar St. Situated in Esencia's most exclusive 55+ community, Alondra, Cantar St. features only 9 homes on the view side of the street. And when one of those homes are offered up for sale, they usually don't last long. An enclosed front porch welcomes you in where daily chats w/ neighbors often take place, or afternoon tea w/ friends, but the best part is there are NO steps to the front door! A custom ramp was added by Shea homes to make entering a breeze. Once inside the long list of upgrades & unique features become apparent. From the natural wide plank wood flooring throughout, to the custom woodwork that adorns the walls, plantation shutters, surround sound speakers, custom 12x24 tile work from floor to ceiling in both the primary suite & guest suite, & a zero step entry into the primary shower. At the heart of the home is an amazing open living area where a gourmet kitchen was enriched w/ un-honed Taj Mahal quartzite countertops, tumble stone tiled backsplash & upgraded builder stainless steel appliance package. Restoration hardware light fixtures accent the kitchen & dining room area while 2 sets of bi-fold doors open up to the California room where countless games of bridge, Mexican train and chess were played in warm summer nights & cool winter evenings. Once outdoors there are several areas to keep the entertainment going & enjoy the picturesque atmosphere of Rancho Mission Viejo. Artificial grass, landscape lighting, hardscaped walkways, raised planter beds & mature greenery all add to the ambiance of 17 Cantar St. Some features you may not see but play an important role are: a paid for solar system, a Tesla power-wall that can provide electricity should the need arise, a whole house water softener, a motorized privacy screen in the California room, motorized drapes in the living room & primary bedroom, dual shower valves in the primary shower, & more. But the most unique feature of this home is the fact that there are NO steps throughout the whole house including the garage. All floor levels have been raised to provide easy in and out access from the front door to the rear yard. Gavilan communities such as Alondra have access to all RMV amenities PLUS some restricted venues like The Getaway or The Outlook were events and social gatherings take place all year long. Come live the good life at 17 Cantar St!