Located in the sought-after Tierra Linda community in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita, this home offers beautiful hillside views and a highly functional 3 bedroom plus loft floor plan. The layout features one bedroom and full bathroom on the main level and two bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms upstairs, plus a spacious open loft / Flex space. Skylights in both the loft and primary suite bring in abundant natural light, enhancing the bright and airy feel throughout this beautiful home. The open floor plan offers welcoming living and dining spaces anchored by a gas fireplace. Details include sliding glass door leading to the back patio creating seamless indoor-outdoor living, LVP flooring, new carpet, fresh paint. The expanded and remodeled kitchen showcases new cabinetry with soft close features, quartz countertops, stainless steel farm sink, 5 burner gas stove and oven, recessed lighting, and an large eating nook. The downstairs bedroom also has sliding glass doors with direct access to the backyard patio, is perfect for a home office or guest bedroom and is adjacent to a full bathroom. Step outside to a large, sunny backyard with hillside views and enjoy the perfect weather Rancho Santa Margarita offers. The primary suite is generously sized and offers a comfortable retreat with a skylight, ceiling fan, a large walk-in closet and a ensuite bathroom showcasing dual vanities, new light fixture, wood cabinetry, and a frameless glass walk-in shower with a new door. The third bedroom offers panoramic hillside views and can easily accommodate a Queen sized bed. An oversized loft