9 Hearthside Rd, Mission Viejo, CA 92694

Located along the leafy tree-lined streets of Chimney Corners in Ladera Ranch’s beautiful Flintridge village, this spacious upgraded home is completely turnkey. An old-fashioned wraparound porch with white picket gate offers a friendly introduction to the two-story residence, which backs to a lush hillside on a quiet cul-de-sac street. Inside, four bedrooms and three baths include a main-level bedroom that opens to the porch through custom leaded-glass French doors. The generous design is comfortably proportioned at approximately 2,526 square feet and features a formal living or dining room, and a cozy family room with built-in cabinetry, and a fireplace with raised hearth and traditional white mantle. Open to the family room, an updated kitchen shines with granite countertops, an updated bay window, a peninsula bar, island, a nook with backyard access and built-in desk, white cabinetry, and newer stainless steel appliances. Upstairs, an open loft and a versatile built-in office nook lend flexibility to the floorplan, while one bedroom opens to a balcony with front-yard views. Overlooking the backyard from a spacious balcony, the primary suite hosts two walk-in closets, a soaking tub and separate shower. Custom crown molding, designer paint and wallpaper, woodgrain plank flooring, handsome tile, plantation shutters and recessed lighting add style throughout. The Family room features built-in media niche w/ surround sound inclusive of the primary bedroom and backyard rock speakers. An epoxy-finished two-car garage includes ceiling racks and cabinetry, the second-floor laundry room features a sink and cabinets, a whole house fan from Quiet Cool helps and a ScaleBlaster water conditioner serves the entire home. Extra privacy is enjoyed in the backyard, which offers a custom fountain, built-in BBQ, custom stacked-stone fireplace, a covered patio, custom concrete tile, new Rain Bird sprinklers and lifelike turf. This outstanding home is just a brief stroll from Chaparral Elementary School, greenbelt pathways, parks, and stores and restaurants at the Mercantile West shopping plaza.