Be ready to fall in love with this immaculately maintained 2-story townhome located in the gated community of Village Niguel Gardens. With only one shared wall, you'll enjoy quiet, privacy and lots of windows! The open concept design delivers more than 1,500 square feet of living space with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Elegant plantation shutters adorn windows throughout the home. The beautiful living area boasts soaring ceilings and an abundance of natural light, along with a stately fireplace with white mantel and hearth that grounds the space for a cozy seating area. Jumbo sliding doors to the patio are covered by trifold plantation shutters that stack discreetly against the walls to expose the full width of the windows. The adjacent dining area is framed by large bay windows that also offer a view of the patio. A pony wall separates the kitchen and dining areas, maintaining the sense of openness while disguising work areas from guests. The bright white kitchen sparkles with white shaker cabinetry and granite countertops, and a spacious walk-in pantry offers generous storage. Tile floors downstairs are ideal for the indoor/outdoor lifestyle this home provides. You'll love entertaining friends and family on the large, enclosed patio that offers plenty of space for a BBQ, furnishings and more! Raised planters contain mature trees, including a fruit-bearing lemon tree. Step through the rear gate to the adjacent green belt. On the plushly carpeted second story, you'll find 3 spacious bedrooms. Double doors present a grand entrance to the master suite, where you will enjoy the luxury of an ensuite bath with dual vanity and lots of storage. The 2-car attached garage offers direct interior access. Located in an established neighborhood with lush foliage, the community association maintains a beautiful pool and spa for residents. One of California's first master-planned communities, Laguna Niguel offers luxury living only minutes from the beach and award-winning schools for all ages. Great shopping, dining and entertainment destinations are also close by. If you love the outdoors, you'll enjoy fishing, hiking and mountain biking at nearby Laguna Niguel Lake and Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. This is the home you've been searching for!