18842 Vista Portola Lake Forest, CA 92679

Beautiful 4bd, 3 ba Single Family Detached home w/ 2-car garage & 2-car driveway in the desirable Alderwood tract of Portola Hills. This storybook home has amazing curb appeal w/ an actual front yard & lovely fountain. A double door entry invites you into a spacious Living Rm & Dining Room w/ a view of the backyard through one of the two sliders. Soaring ceilings open to the 2nd story & the many windows make for a light, bright, happy home. The remodeled Kitchen features quartz countertops, pretty backsplash, new sink & faucet, cheery white cabinetry & an oversized window. Kitchen opens up to a casual Dining Room & cozy Family Room featuring a real wood burning fireplace. Wonderful flowing open floorplan. Direct access to garage that features overhead storage & new garage door opener. Also 1st floor bathroom. Large master bedroom upstairs w/ 2 big closets, modern light fixture/fan, wainscoting & en suite master bathroom w/ separate water closet & dual vanity. Down the hall is a full bath w/ skylight & 3 more bedrooms, all w/ upgraded crown molding, base board, ceiling fans etc. Front bedroom has peek view & a great built in desk & shelving. Fabulous backyard w/ newer vinyl fence, spacious & great for entertaining. Luxury Italian tile "plank" flooring throughout, modern light fixtures & custom paint. Smart home w/ Ring doorbell, Honeywell smart thermostat w/ wireless access via app, & a new "Lockly" smart door lock system w/ fingerprint or code access. The HVAC replaced in 2019, front & rear landscape has been completely redone, Rachio Smart sprinkler system w/ separate valves for front & rear sprinklers. All new front light fixtures. All toilets are new low flow, new plumbing fixtures & cabinetry in bathroom, all water shut off valves replaced w/ 90 degree simple valves. Phenomenal HOA amenities include a glorious clubhouse w/ full kitchen, gym, sauna, resort style swimming pool, spa, sand volleyball, tennis courts, barbecue/picnic area, playground & more. The lovely community of Portola Hills is truly paradise in the hills. Concourse Park is right around the corner, Portola Park w/ dog park is just down the street, as well as Whiting Ranch wilderness park. There are hiking, biking & horse trails in the neighborhood & great restaurants, movie theaters & commerce just "down the hill". Approx 15-20 minutes to John Wayne airport & beaches. Award winning schools, including Portola Hills Elementary within walking distance. No Mello Roos, Low HOA Low Tax Rate.