Tucked away in the prestigious community of Portuguese Bend, this home welcomes you with a beautifully landscaped front yard & has impeccable ‘curb appeal.’ Enter through the front door to discover newly installed wide plank wood-like flooring, recessed lighting, crown molding & a stylish chandelier. The living room features an oversized mantle above a brick fireplace & hearth, with large glass sliders opening to an expansive backyard & patio area, perfect for indoor-outdoor living. The open floor plan flows seamlessly from the living room to the dining area & updated kitchen, with soft-closing drawers, a farmhouse sink, both wood & stone countertops & a Thermador range with a subway tile backsplash. A window bench seat offers a lovely view of the backyard. A butler’s pantry leads to a mudroom/laundry area, which includes a washer & dryer, an additional glass slider to the backyard & a unique freestanding deep soaking tub, ideal for relaxing, washing pets, or rinsing off after outdoor play. A convenient 1/2 bathroom off the dining room leads to the family room, which has built-in shelving, crown molding, newly carpeted floors, an oversized mantle & an additional fireplace. On the other end of the home, you’ll find 2 bedrooms & a second updated bathroom. The first bedroom is generously sized with a good-sized closet with built-in drawers, casement windows, crown molding & newly carpeted floors. At the end of the hallway is the primary bedroom, with newly carpeted floors, crown molding, a ceiling fan & an additional door to the back patio. This bedroom connects to a large pass-through closet & vanity area that leads to the second bathroom, which includes a large walk-in shower with glass doors, custom floor-to-ceiling tile & dual shower heads, a single sink vanity with stone countertops & a skylight. The backyard is a dream, offering multiple patio areas, a grassy area, a hot tub, a garden space, a large custom-built chicken coop & a cozy corral, perfect for this equestrian-centric neighborhood. Ideally located along the captivating Pacific coastline & in close proximity to the Terranea Resort & Trump National Golf Club, be sure not to miss the opportunity to live in this fantastic home in the coveted Portuguese Bend community! With recent events in this community with the utility companies, this home has been converted to use a propane gas tank for hot water, electricity is powered with a gasoline powered generator & internet service is through Starlink