Perfectly located San Marcos Craftsman featuring a fresh coat of paint and earth tone rock trim, nicely set above on a plateau with excellent curb appeal AND uniquely private location. This open and airy home features 5 beds, 3 baths with a 3 car garage with a gigantic concrete driveway. Upon entry your foyer features soaring ceilings with brand NEW windows and views from every room. See the stunning staircase with a formal living/dining area on one side and a small sitting area on the other near the office/bedroom. Private newly upgraded kitchen with stainless steel Samsung appliances including refrigerator and single basin farm sink with all the attachments including a touchless faucet and family room with a fireplace, not visible from the front door. The home feels upgraded and new with all the “new” going on. Additional benefits include a whole house fan, laundry chute from upstairs to laundry room downstairs, large size bedrooms, oversized backyard with room for a pool. The carport is large enough to park several cars plus an RV or trailer. The location is near everything in popular San Marcos, rated one of 25 top places to raise a family, Forbes Magazine. Walking/equestrian trails are directly across the street on Twin Oaks Valley Rd, with parks, soccer fields and top-rated golf course all within about a mile. In 2022 Safewise rated San Marcos as one of the safest college towns and opening soon is the new Kaiser Medical Center. Schools include Twin Oaks Elementary, Woodland Park Middle School, Mission Hills High School, Palomar College and Cal State San Marcos. Students attending schools in San Marcos receive a priority PACE admittance to CSU-San Marcos. Homes in this neighborhood with NO HOA are not available often. Hurry!