Lovely 3 BR, 2.5 Bath home is located 5 minutes from the beach, in the Park Place master planned community. Open the mahogany entry door to beautiful hardwood floors throughout, with travertine tile in the kitchen. Spacious kitchen with large work-surface granite countertops and upgraded cabinetry. All appliances are energy efficient including the new BOSCH dishwasher and newer refrigerator with icemaker, and AC. Indoor laundry room with new washer/dryer and excellent storage throughout the home. Livingroom has built-in, full spectrum sound PARADIGM speakers, Heat N Glow fireplace with slate hearth and custom oak mantle and adjustable overhead lighting. Step outside through the living room French doors to the enclosed patio to find the lighted and irrigated garden bed with a relaxing fountain. All bedrooms are located on the second story. The spacious primary bedroom accommodates a king bed. A single door with side vents opens to the balcony retreat. The balcony is weatherproof and recently upgraded with new railings. The bathroom includes a marble vanity, solar tube lighting and ceramic tile floors. Hallway includes a cedar lined linen closet and built-in ironing station. A thermostatically controlled attic fan cools off the attic making heating/cooling more efficient in the home and allowing for usable attic storage space. Vinyl windows and doors with low-e glass are energy efficient throughout. A private 25-acre park and community pools a block away. Security patrol, close to 5 schools, Cardiff Sports park, Encinitas Memorial Hospital, and a bustling shopping district. Swamis, Cardiff State Beach, and San Elijo State Beach/Cardiff Reef surf spots are about 2 miles away.