Description: Welcome to this beautifully updated 5-bed, 2.5-bath home nestled in a quiet neighborhood in Escondido. West of the 15 freeway, this home has spectacular mountain views and is just minutes from outdoor adventure at Lake Hodges, Elfin Forest Recreational Park, and Harmony Grove Parks. Plentiful shopping and restaurants are close by, and the I-78 and Del Dios highways offer quick access to San Diego beaches. Set on a spacious 10,200 SF lot, this home boasts modern open concept living perfect for indoor/outdoor entertainment. The remodeled kitchen is a chef’s delight, featuring stainless steel appliances, a gas burner stove, quartz countertops w/ new backsplash, freshly painted cabinetry, a dry bar, and a large island. The adjacent family room is cozy and complete w/ a fireplace and sliding glass doors that open the yard and pool. The primary bedroom is on the main level and offers an ensuite bath w/ a dual sink vanity, soaking tub, rain shower, built-in dresser, and a walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms are conveniently located on the main level that function perfectly as home offices or a fitness room. Two more private rooms w/ a shared bath are upstairs. The backyard is an entertainer’s paradise with a heated pool and spa, lawn, and shade gazebo. The property hosts 4 producing citrus trees, and a large olive tree in the front yard. The home includes a 2-car garage and an attic for extra storage.