WONDERFUL SINGLE STORY HOME IN PRIME NORTH CLAREMONT LOCATION. Entering the house from the gated front courtyard you find lovely tiled flooring throughout, and your eye is drawn to the beautifully appointed kitchen with custom cherry wood cabinetry, granite countertops and tiled backsplash. There is a central island with under counter storage and breakfast bar seating, plus a charming eating area. Adjacent to the kitchen is the formal living room with gas burning fireplace and vaulted ceilings, as well as a large family room. Both have views of and direct access to the lovely back yard. At the far end of the house are 3 comfortable bedrooms with walk-in closets. The two beautifully upgraded bathrooms, one en suite in the master bedroom, each featuring marble tile around the shower and deep tub, granite counters and built in storage. Additional upgrades include a whole house fan, pull-down staircase to access attic storage, dual paned windows, a newer HVAC system and a seller-owned 2.8kW rooftop solar PV system. The back yard has a covered patio with stone tiling. There is a grape arbor, an abundance of mature fruit and accent trees and raised beds for gardening. The front yard is characterized by drip-fed, drought tolerant plants. This oversized 13,262 square foot lot with exterior mountain views is in a most desirable location near local trails, parks and bike path.