Located just minutes away from the world famous,white sand beaches of Surf City USA,this nicely upgraded & expanded,2 story home has 5 beds(w/ potential for a DOWNSTAIRS bed),2¾ baths,a 3 car garage w/room for RV&BOAT parking & is situated on a large,interior tract,cul-de-sac lot in the La Cuesta tract.The curb appeal starts w/the manicured front yard w/planters,stacked stone pillars & a Dutch door entrance.Entering the home,you are greeted by wood floors & upgraded baseboards throughout,as well as a formal dining room w/a pass-through to the kitchen,a large bay window & crown molding.Open to the dining area is a family room w/a gas fireplace,recessed lighting,2 sliders to the backyard w/plantation shutters & a full bath w/ a shower/tub & direct access to the attached 3-car garage.The kitchen has a large center island w/a breakfast bar,plenty of white shaker style cabinetry w/soft closing drawers & lighted cabinets,granite countertops,stainless steel appliances including a 5-burner gas cooktop w/a vented hood,a dishwasher w/2 drawers & a built-in double oven with a warming drawer,mosaic tile backsplash,recessed & pendant lighting.Off the kitchen there is a bar area w/a stainless steel wine fridge,built-in wine shelving & granite countertops.Completely open to the kitchen is a living room w/vaulted ceilings, 2 skylights,a gas brick fireplace w/a raised hearth,a large entertainment center w/cabinetry,2 sliders to the backyard & a ceiling fan.The backyard has a grass area,lush landscaping & a patio.Back inside,the designer touches continue upstairs where there are 5 beds w/a combination of wood/carpet floors,dual pane windows,scraped ceilings & recessed lighting.The owner’s suite has crown molding,a walk-in closet w/wood floors (can be converted back to a bedroom),an en-suite bath w/porcelain tile floors,dual vanity sinks,quartz countertops & a step-in shower.The secondary beds share a full hallway bath w/a shower/tub.Other highlights include dual pane windows throughout,a/c & central heating,water softener system,Nest thermostat & multiple skylights.Only steps away,Langenbeck park & playground. Close to exceptional schools,including Newland elementary,a short bike ride to beaches & the fine dining,entertainment & shops at Main St & Pacific City!Also nearby is south coast plaza,Costco,HB central park,library & senior center,HB sports complex,the equestrian center,Mile Square park & golf course,the OC fair grounds & much more!Easy access to freeways & PCH.