Elevate your lifestyle in the quiet sought-after Carmel Country Highlands with this Belmont floor plan 3 home featuring a turret. Positioned on a corner elevated lot, it boasts an expansive side yard and privacy with neighbors only on one side. Over $300K in upgrades showcase quality and craftsmanship throughout, with a professionally reconfigured custom kitchen, rich hardwood floors, high ceilings, and crown moldings. Enjoy custom lighting, built-ins, shutters, custom closets, solar shades, formal living and dining rooms, and multiple fireplaces. The spa-like primary bathroom and a 3-car garage with epoxy flooring enhance this home's appeal. This energy-efficient property includes an owned solar system for both house and pool. It offers 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and a bonus/office space in the turret. A full bedroom and bath on the entry level are perfect for guests, in-laws, or a second office. Step outside to your private resort with a sparkling heated pool/spa, built-in BBQ, and basketball/sport court, designed for year-round enjoyment with seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Located within award-winning schools, including Sage Canyon Elementary, Carmel Valley Middle, and Torrey Pines High School, this home is minutes from the world-famous Grand Del Mar Resort, Addison (Michelin-starred restaurant), and Meadows golf course. Enjoy quick access to the beach, shopping, parks, restaurants, cafés, and major highways I5 and 56. This beautifully upgraded home, offering exceptional privacy, space, and style rarely found, is a must-see!