Immaculate Lakeside Home in Coveted 55+ Lakeshore Gardens! Own Carlsbad lakefront living—with yard, deck, and thoughtful upgrades—for under $500K! This beautifully maintained 2-bedroom + office home offers tall ceilings, a gourmet Viking range/oven, and an open kitchen with breakfast bar—perfect for entertaining or daily living. Enjoy indoor-outdoor living with a wraparound-style deck, including a covered lakeside area where you can relax with views of greenbelts, fountains, ducks, turtles, herons, egrets, brilliant sunsets, and gentle lake breezes. One of the rare lakefront homes with a gated artificial turf side yard —ideal for pets or garden space. The spacious primary suite features an oversized bathroom, generous storage, and excellent natural light. Additional highlights include a custom pantry in the laundry room, upgraded lighting, newer ceiling fans throughout, a large storage shed, direct greenbelt access, and a quiet indoor environment. Lakefront homes with this blend of upgrades, privacy, and outdoor space are rare—making this one of the most compelling values in the community. Lakeshore Gardens spans 54 beautifully landscaped acres with 10 freshwater lakes and offers resort-style amenities: pool, spa, clubhouse, fitness center, library, firepit patio, resident activities and more. Just blocks from the beach, I-5, Coaster, and shopping—golf cart–friendly too! Monthly space rent: $2,825 – Even with space rent, owning here beats the cost of nearby rentals!