Welcome to this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom home, offering the perfect balance of modern updates and warm, inviting spaces. With 1,509 square feet of thoughtfully designed living area, this residence was built in 2006 and has been lovingly upgraded for efficiency and style.Step inside to a light-filled living room featuring elegant wood-look tile floors, inset lighting, and a seamless flow to the outdoors. A door leads to a large covered portal, running almost the entire length of the house, where carved wooden posts add a touch of timeless Southwestern character--perfect for relaxing or entertaining.At the heart of the home is a fabulous kitchen designed for both everyday living and culinary creativity. Enjoy granite countertops, a large, movable kitchen cart that functions beautifully as a central island, and stainless steel appliances that shine beneath newer skylights. The electric stove, subway tile backsplash, and beautiful cabinetry create a clean, contemporary aesthetic, while a large pantry with charming barn doors keeps everything neatly organized.The primary bedroom is a spacious retreat with three large windows that fill the room with natural light. The ensuite bath has been tastefully remodeled, offering a spa-like atmosphere, and the walk-in closet provides ample storage. All bedrooms feature plush carpeting for personalized comfort.This home is as efficient as it is beautiful, boasting a whole house solar electric system that also powers the mini splits in the 4 bedrooms and living room (fully paid off), a foam roof with membrane (4-5 years old), newer skylights, radiant in-floor heating, a 5-year-old boiler, and a 5-year-old gas water heater. The attached two-car garage at the back of the home adds convenience and privacy.With its combination of thoughtful upgrades, energy efficiency, and inviting style, this home truly offers the best of modern Southwestern living in the delightful Rancho Viejo neighborhood, replete with mountain views, walking trails and lots of open space.