EXCEPTIONAL VILLAGE COTTAGES PROPERTY OFFERING A SPACIOUS FLOOR PLAN, LONG DRIVEWAY AND UPGRADES THROUGHOUT! Exceptional location within the private gated community of Village Cottages, this Canterbury home offers a spacious floor plan with large living room featuring a fireplace and separate formal dining room, spacious kitchen with center island and bar seating, pendant lighting, designer stone accents and stone countertops, stainless steel appliances and open to the large family room featuring custom built-in cabinets/entertainment niche including home theater surround sound equipment and French doors, open to the rear patio with planters and fire pit (included). There is also a large breakfast nook area off the kitchen with a second set of French doors leading to the recessed driveway which can easily double as additional outdoor entertainment area. Main floor also features a powder room with upgraded vanity and fixtures and direct access to the attached garage with added EV plug. Custom staircase with white risers leading to the spacious second story with large landing area, 4 bedrooms including the spacious master suite offering a large master bathroom with separate tub and shower enclosure, large and upgraded vanity with stone countertop, dual sinks, upgraded fixtures and large walk-in closet with closet organizers. Second story also features a conveniently located full size laundry room with deep sink and ample linen cabinets, full hall bathroom with upgraded vanity featuring stone countertop, dual sinks and tub and shower with glass enclosure. Upgraded flooring and baseboards, custom crown molding and plantation shutters, added/upgraded ceiling fans, recessed lights and fixtures, owned solar system with 20 panels installed in August 2022 with a 25-year warranty from installed date, custom window treatments including Hunter Douglas battery-operated blinds controlled by a Powerview Hub, smart locks with electronic Schlage locks, Ring doorbell, two outdoor solar-powered cameras, Nest thermostat and three indoor cameras. All this plus community pool, walk to Oak Park and recreation directly across with playground and basketball court, walking distance to highly sought after schools, easy toll road (73) and beach access (via 133), excellent proximity to Aliso Viejo Town Center with shops, restaurants and entertainment and nearby hiking, biking and Nature Trails!