Near the gently flowing Santa Ynez River, adjacent to the Zaca Golf Course, the purposefully designed Rancho De Maria community of single level residences enjoys quiet serenity amongst the meandering tree lined streets dotted with open manicured walking spaces. This is heavenly living. The airy floorplan of this home, comprising just over 1500 square feet of living space, can potentially be enlarged by annexing the windowed space in the oversized 2-car garage into additional living space for your flexibility and enjoyment. The bright and airy public spaces include a spacious living room, anchored by a brick hearth fireplace with vaulted ceiling, multiple windows and a custom built-in wall-length bookshelf with storage. The tidy kitchen opens cohesively to both the living room and roomy dining room with space to accommodate a table and a home office - and leads into the mountain view backyard through full length sliding glass doors. A delightfully manicured, restful space, the rear yard includes open patio with shady seating area, lawns, mature flowering tree, curated potted plants and succulents, potting shed and a thriving garden! Frequently visited by resident blue jays (homeowner provides peanuts as a lure), hummingbirds, and finches, this fenced yard welcomes you to enjoy our mild, glorious Mediterranean climate beckoning from the windows of each room. Back inside the private interior of this whisper quiet residence, you'll find 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, including a spacious primary bedroom suite with a double door entry, walk-in closet, ensuite bathroom with dual vanities, tub/shower combination and lofted ceiling. Situated on a woodsy cul-de-sac one street away from the resident-use park with BBQ area, tennis courts and clubhouse provided by the HOA (80/month), this home also enjoys proximity to the walking paths that weave throughout the community. Within the award-winning Buellton Unified School District and driving distance to parks, ziplining, farm-to-table restaurants, waterfall hiking, blueberry picking, shopping, medical facilities, vineyards, and fun outdoor recreation options (ostriches, anyone?), this best buy occupies a coveted Santa Ynez Valley sweet spot. Some images were digitally enhanced or AI-generated and are for illustration purposes only; they may not reflect actual properties or conditions. Buyer is advised to independently verify accuracy of all information presented, which is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.