PRIVATE CORNER LOT HOME JUST LISTED IN THE GATE-GUARDED COMMUNITY OF CASTA DEL SOL! This charming Monterey/loft floorplan has been expanded to offer over 2,000 sqft of interior living space and sits at the end of a cul-de-sac with private greenbelt views. Features include quality Pella dual-pane windows & sliders throughout, updated HVAC, custom crown molding, and a spacious kitchen with breakfast bar, informal eating area, decorative overhead lighting with fan, tons of cabinetry, and a large garden window with views of the greenbelt and mature landscaping. Also includes formal dining room, sunny living room with gas/wood burning fireplace, vaulted ceiling with lots of natural light, convenient downstairs guest room and guest bath with step-in shower, and a huge main-floor master bedroom with linen storage, direct-access to private side-yard, and en-suite bath with jetted-tub, dual-sink vanity, separate toilet room, and skylight featuring decorative drop-panel. Upstairs you will find a big loft area that has been expanded by 200+ sqft to include a separate room which is perfect for storage, crafts or an office. The loft area also includes a full bath, vaulted ceiling and overhead cooling fan. Additional home features include custom wood shutters, raised-panel interior doors, and a direct-access 2-car garage with added storage cabinets. Outside is a covered front patio and wrap-around wood patio cover, gardening area, full-length side yard with privacy hedges, and a fantastic secluded greenbelt. Located in the newer Carmel section of Casta del Sol, this home includes access to all of the community amenities, including tennis, fitness room, billiards, two heated pools & spas, outdoor barbecue and dining area, bocce ball, pickle ball, competitive shuffleboard center, lawn bowling, 1-mile walking course through Heritage Garden, and the security of a gate-guarded community. Also includes membership to the Mission Viejo Lake with swimming, boating, fishing and concert events. Low 1.09% tax rate and no Mello Roos - put us at the top of your list!