Incredible opportunity with this impeccably maintained & recently upgraded 'end unit' 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath (approx 1900 sqft) residence in the highly sought after community of Cantora, Aliso Viejo.First time offered to the market, the original owners have lovingly created a home that blends modern style living with comfort & functionality. This floorplan creates a light & bright, & open & spacious main floor with open plan formal & informal living & dining spaces. A beautifully remodeled kitchen(2022) is a chef’s dream with Cambria quartz countertops, abundant soft-close cabinetry, pull-out shelving, matching stainless steel appliances, a matching Cambria quartz island with additional seating options. Contiguous to the kitchen is the family living area with stacked stone gas fireplace & French doors that flow out to the ‘piece de resistance’–the fabulous rear yard! One of the largest in the community, the backyard is afforded the feeling of an abundance space being contiguous to an "association maintained" park area. A private oasis with panoramic views, generous entertaining space & water saving artificial turf installed 2019. Enjoy year-round fresh herbs & vegetables from raised ‘potager’ garden beds, with vertical trellis, raised flower beds & custom enclosed stucco shed. Upstairs, the stairwell & hallway feature custom raised-panel wainscoting, & a spacious loft adds approx 180 sqft of flexible living space as a home office/ workout space or den. Fully remodeled in 2025 the primary bedroom & bathroom suite include new cabinetry, quartz countertop, tile flooring & shower, updated plumbing fixtures,bedroom flooring & fresh paint. The family bathroom has been tastefully updated with remodeled shower/tub & shiplap paneled wall. Secondary bedrooms feature custom shiplap accent walls,ceiling fans, & 1 bedroom features a deluxe closet organizer with ‘barn style’ doors. Additional features include community-wide PEX re-piping(2016), direct access 2 car garage with new door opener & spring, custom cabinets, ChargePoint EV charger, front & side yard/common area landscaping(2025). Nearby Foxborough Charter School & National Blue Ribbon’ awarded Aliso Viejo High School. Outstanding proximity to Aliso Viejo Town Center with retail and entertainment complete with movie theatres, restaurants, Ralph’s, Trader Joes & newly opened 99 Ranch Market, nearby walking trails and parks, & minutes away to the 5 freeway & 73 Tollway. Don’t miss this rare opportunity!!