28711 Appletree Mission Viejo, CA 92692

Ideally located in the prestigious guard-gated community of Canyon Crest, this 4 bedrooms + Bonus room, 3 bathrooms former model home on a cul de sac offers the perfect combination of space, warmth, functionality and California indoor and outdoor living. The entry opens to a spacious living room with vaulted ceilings, fireplace and large windows that flood the space with daylight. The open floor plan flows into a formal dining room with double French doors leading to the backyard. Adjacent is the chef's kitchen, featuring a 6-burner stove, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, that opens to the family room - perfect for entertaining. Another set of French doors enhances the home's indoor/outdoor living appeal. The first floor also includes a bedroom or office with full bath across the hall and a laundry room with upgraded cabinets. Upstairs, a balcony, overlooking the living room, leads to a luxurious master suite with picturesque views of the Saddleback Mountains and double French doors to a balcony overlooking the backyard. The master bath offers dual vanities, soaking tub, separate shower, vaulted ceilings and a walk-in closet with attic storage. Veluxe skylights in the master bedroom and bath provide abundant natural light; the skylight in the master bath can be opened for additional ventilation. Two additional bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom and an expansive bonus room offers versatility as a playroom or office. The lushly landscaped, paved backyard is an entertainer's dream featuring a water wall, in-ground spa, firepit and Koi pond. Recent upgrades include a whole-home PEX repipe, redesigned air vents with dampers, Dunn-Edwards Exquisite paint, a newly installed garage door with side motors, an electric HVAC heat pump, an electric heat pump water heater, and a 14kW solar array with a 15kWh whole home battery backup. Community amenities include a fitness center, three pools with spas, four tennis courts, a playground, and courts for basketball, pickleball, and handball. Located within the award-winning Capistrano Unified School District and just half a mile from the beaches and entertainment of Lake Mission Viejo, this exceptional home offers luxury, comfort, and convenience.