16 Via Perico, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Looking for a GREAT HOME in an AMAZING NEIGHBORHOOD, on a CUL DE SAC W AWARD-WINNING SCHOOLS?!! Look no further! This beautiful home in the MELINDA HEIGHTS area of RSM may be just what you want! Upon entering, you'll be greeted by a SPIRAL STAIRCASE, VAULTED CEILINGS, & AN ABUNDANCE OF LIGHT, FROM SEVERAL WINDOWS. The KITCHEN HAS BEEN REMODELED with rich CHERRYWOOD CABINETRY, accented with GRANITE COUNTERTOPS and a gorgeous backsplash. Also find a LARGE ISLAND, DOUBLE OVENS w convection, a five burner gas stove top, UPGRADED STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES and under-cabinet lighting & canned lights on the ceiling. The kitchen opens to a large family room w a gas-log fireplace, and a dining area. There's also a formal living room, & dining room, a DOWNSTAIRS BEDROOM, A WALK-IN SHOWER, & a large laundry room w a sink to add to the appeal of the main floor. Upstairs is a spacious master bedroom w vaulted ceilings w an adjoining master bath, w a walk-in shower & JETTED SPA TUB, a dual sink vanity, and walk-in closet. 3 secondary bedrooms upstairs with a third bathroom w bathtub/shower & dual sinks. One of the secondary bedrooms is very large and can be used as an office or bonus room. The backyard is a lovely oasis, with upgraded hardscape, well maintained flower beds, a built-in area for a BBQ that has a natural gas line connected, a newer large patio cover, and A VIEW W NO NEIGHBORS BEHIND ABLE TO LOOK IN AT YOUR YARD. This home has plantation shutters in family room & master bedroom, ceiling fans in all bedrooms, & family room, CENTRAL VAC, extra insulation in all walls, for sound-proofing & energy efficiency, a central alarm system, and block wall fencing on both sides of the house, and has HAD A WHOLE HOME REPIPE!! The yards are equipped w automatic sprinkler/and drip systems. The neighborhood is outstanding and walking distance to Blue Ribbon, Melinda Heights Elementary, walking distance to ALTISIMA PARK w Pool, tennis, Pickleball & basketball courts, as well as playground and baseball/soccer fields. Enjoy access to Santa Margarita amenities which include 4 junior-olympic sized pools, BEACH CLUB/LAGOON, SANTA MARGARITA LAKE w fishing, and several BALL FIELDS, SPORT COURTS, SKATE PARK, SPLASH PARK and DOG PARK.