Beautifully maintained, pride of ownership home located in the much desired La Paz tract of central Mission Viejo. This well crafted 6 bedroom, 3 bath, 2,882 sq.ft. detached single family residence features an enclosed gated front entry/courtyard, and gorgeous backyard with wood patio cover & lots of manicured landscaping and hardscape. Enter the foyer through lovely solid oak/leaded glass double doors w/matching sidelight. Impressive hardwood flooring throughout entry, family room and kitchen. Downstairs has a nice flow and includes living rm, dining rm w/French doors to patio, kitchen w/eating area - bay window & walk-in pantry, family rm w/fireplace, laundry rm, renovated ¾ bath & bedroom w/built-in shelves & slider to private covered patio area. There’s also under the stair storage that would be ideal for a wine cellar & includes safe. Upstairs has 5 bedrooms, including the primary suite w/ sliding doors to secluded balcony that has a great view of the distant hills, huge walk-in closet where you’ll find an access door to attic storage, and bathroom w/dual sinks and separate shower/toilet room. The upstairs hall bath also has a dual sink vanity & separate room with toilet & shower over tub,. Parking is plentiful – direct access to your 3 car garage plus driveway w/room for another 3 vehicles. Freshly painted interior. Upgrades include PEX re-piping done in 2014, tankless water heater, windows and doors have all been replaced, some shutters, window awnings, insulation installed in walls/attic, hardscape blocks/drains, pull down stairs to storage in garage & extra cabinets/workbench w/built-in desk - just to name a few. Long time homeowner has taken great care to keep this immaculate home maintained. Come enjoy the planned community lifestyle Mission Viejo has to offer with parks, shopping, library and lake nearby plus fabulous schools and more.