Beautifully upgraded and impeccably maintained, this exceptional 5-bedroom home in the highly sought-after gated community of The Estates in San Elijo Hills offers elegant design, a thoughtfully crafted floor plan, and inviting spaces designed for comfortable everyday living! Designed with entertaining and everyday living in mind, the home’s layout, indoor-outdoor flow, and versatile gathering spaces create a lifestyle that is both comfortable and uniquely functional. Built in 2018 and offering approximately 4,813 sq ft with 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths, the home sits on a nearly half-acre lot (20,512 sq ft) on a single-loaded street directly across from hiking and biking trails, providing privacy, open space, and scenic valley views. From the moment you enter, the home showcases rich wood flooring, designer finishes, and abundant natural light, with spacious living areas designed for comfort and connection. The upgraded gourmet kitchen anchors the home with quartz countertops, stainless appliances, a large center island, abundant cabinetry, and a generous walk-in pantry, flowing seamlessly into the family room where expansive folding glass doors open to the backyard, creating a true indoor-outdoor living experience. A standout feature of the home is the incredible flex/pool room, a unique entertaining space designed for gathering and hosting. Complete with a kitchenette, folding glass doors, and a pass-through serving window to the backyard, this versatile room allows guests to move effortlessly between indoor and outdoor spaces, making it ideal for hosting game days, celebrations, or relaxed evenings with friends and family. Imagine serving drinks or appetizers through the pass-through window while guests gather outside, creating an effortless indoor-outdoor entertaining experience. While not a full ADU, the space functions beautifully as a pool house style entertaining area, private lounge, gym, media room, or creative studio. The main level also includes a bedroom with full bath, perfect for guests, multigenerational living, or a private office. Upstairs, you’ll find four additional bedrooms plus a spacious loft that opens to a covered balcony through folding glass doors, offering a peaceful place to unwind and enjoy the surrounding valley views. The luxurious primary suite serves as a private retreat with a spa-inspired bath featuring dual vanities, soaking tub, oversized walk-in shower, and generous closet space. Bedrooms feature premium ultra-soft carpeting, while the entire home reflects meticulous pride of ownership and truly immaculate condition throughout. The property’s professionally designed landscaping is a standout feature, beginning with a beautifully curated front yard and continuing into a stunning backyard showcasing intricately layered plantings, expansive patios, lawn space, raised garden beds, a pergola seating area, and a BBQ island with built-in stainless steel grill, creating an elegant outdoor setting ideal for relaxing evenings and memorable gatherings. Additional highlights include owned solar, modern architectural details, and one of the most desirable locations within the community! Incredible accessibility to community trails and located adjacent to popular Ridgeline trail. The San Elijo Hills community includes top-ranked elementary and middle schools, ball parks, soccer field, picnic areas, playgrounds, dog park, community center, and town center with shops and eateries, all within walking distance. Residents enjoy 18 miles of trails, a 19-acre park, and over 1,000 acres of open space. Seller to select services. Room dimensions & sq footage are approximate, per builder & assessor's record. Mello-roos is estimated. All MLS & marketing info is approximate & not guaranteed.