$1,220,000

Located just one street from Dana Point, this beautifully upgraded mountain view home offers an exceptional opportunity to live close to the beach at a compelling price point. Approximately 1.5 miles to Dana Point Harbor, the sand and surf, and just 2.2 miles to historic downtown San Juan Capistrano, this location delivers the best of coastal living with unmatched convenience. Enjoy quick access to the river trail leading directly to Doheny State Beach, making biking, walking, and outdoor living part of everyday life. The home is also within walking distance to local schools and offers easy freeway access, ideal for commuters. Perfectly positioned in an interior location, the home provides privacy and a peaceful setting away from busy roads. This three bedroom home features numerous upgrades throughout including dual pane windows, stone and wood flooring throughout with no carpet, granite kitchen counters, an eat at granite breakfast bar, white shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and recessed lighting. The functional downstairs floorplan offers a seamless flow with the kitchen open to the family room, ideal for entertaining or relaxed daily living. A cozy fireplace anchors the living room, framed by natural light streaming through windows that overlook the backyard. The downstairs powder room is tastefully designed with shiplap walls and offers the potential to expand by utilizing the adjacent oversized garage space to add a shower if desired. Upstairs, the bedrooms are airy and bright with crown molding, shutters, recessed lighting, and ceiling fans. The rear bedroom enjoys peaceful mountain views. The primary bathroom features a stone encased shower extending to the ceiling and walls, a large soaking tub, a new toilet, and a wood vanity with a stone countertop. The property includes a full sized driveway and an oversized two car attached garage with ample storage. The oversized backyard is a true retreat with mountain views, a large grassy area, café lights over the seating area with a firepit, and a covered patio directly off the kitchen for easy al fresco dining. Relax in the always hot above ground jacuzzi or inferred sauna at the end of the day. Additional features include a newer furnace and efficient air conditioning. This prime coastal location near Dana Point beaches, Doheny, the harbor, shopping, dining, schools, and freeway access offers an incredible lifestyle and value for buyers seeking coastal living without the coastal price tag.