Don’t miss your opportunity to own this stunning 5 bed/4.5 bath property with a first floor Master Suite, casita/next-gen suite and beautiful pool and outdoor kitchen for entertaining! Located in The Lakes above Rancho Santa Fe, this property at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac offers a huge lot and amazing privacy creating your own tranquil space. Nestled adjacent to the hills of The Crosby, The Lakes is one of the newest developments in Rancho Santa Fe. This guard-gated neighborhood is just a few miles east of the “RSF Covenant,” the original planned community of Rancho Santa Fe, and conveniently located just minutes from shops, restaurants, and schools. Step through the front gate to a charming open courtyard graced by a fountain and expansive lawn. The main home features gorgeous wide-plank oil-finished hardwood that extends through to most spaces. The formal dining room, with airy vaulted ceilings, opens to the backyard and California room through double sliding glass doors for seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining and a beautiful backyard view from the entry. The gourmet kitchen was designed for entertaining with stainless steel appliances (incl. a dual oven and 6-burner gas range + griddle), a huge island with barstool seating, granite countertops with a granite full backsplash, a walk-in pantry with custom built-ins, and a travertine tile floor. The first-floor master suite is lined with windows for ample natural light and a view to the backyard. The bathroom is your luxurious retreat with two vanities, makeup desk, oversized soaking tub, a walk-in glass shower with a bench, and a large walk-in closet with custom built-ins. Three additional upstairs bedrooms are spacious and bright with views of the surrounding hills. One has a private ensuite bathroom and HUGE walk-in closet. The other two bedrooms also have walk-in closets and share a Jack & Jill with a dual vanity bathroom. The loft at the top of the stairs is large with lots of oversized windows making this a great family room or game room. Upstairs you can also walk out to the small, covered balcony to enjoy beautiful sunrises over the valley. The casita has its own, private exterior courtyard entry, perfect for guests or multigenerational living. This spacious NextGen suite with travertine tile floor offers a bedroom, walk-in closet, bathroom with walk-in glass shower, living space, stackable W/D, kitchenette, and an attached one-car garage. Enjoy spectacular sunsets and privacy in your resort-style backyard, with a hill on the south side offering panoramic views from the top. Relax in the California room, with a fireplace and space for a wall-mounted television. The solar-heated saltwater pool has a rock waterfall and attached spa with patio space all around. Take advantage of the perfect climate on the patio around the gas firepit or at your outdoor kitchen with a BBQ, fridge, sink, and barstool seating. The HUGE 1.4-acre lot provides plenty of opportunity to flex your green thumb with fruit trees all around and raised gardening beds. The first-floor laundry room makes laundry day a breeze with a travertine tile floor, new (2yo) side-by-side Samsung W/D, sink, and lots of cabinetry. This home offers four-car garage parking (3-car & 1-car), and a circular driveway for ample guest parking as well. Experience luxurious living in The Lakes above Rancho Santa Fe! This scenic guard-gated community with convenient amenities, private community walking trails, and access to the Crosby Club and amenities. This perfectly situated neighborhood is convenient to the beach, downtown San Diego, I-15, I-5 and the 56.