This timeless and elegant home, located on a large lot in the highly sought-after neighborhood of Scripps Ranch, features numerous upgrades throughout. Beautiful dining room w/ vaulted ceiling, clerestory windows & dual sided marble fireplace w/ mahogany mantles. Hardwood floors extend throughout the first floor into the living room with built-in cabinets, wet bar, & custom wood sliding door with access to the backyard. The spacious floor plan includes 1 BD on the first floor with luxury vinyl plank flooring & walk-in closet, and 1 full BA w/ marble countertop & tile floor. Kitchen features double ovens, granite counters, custom cherrywood cabinets, recessed lighting, tile floor, & plenty of storage & counter space. The kitchen opens to the bright & light family room & custom wood sliding door that leads to the private flagstone courtyard with pond. Recent upgrades include a complete re-roof, HVAC system (A/C, Furnace, Ducts), owned solar panels (7.59kW System), electrical upgrade (new box and breakers relocated per code, 200 amp main breaker), & tankless water heater. This home is unique due to its oversized, resort style backyard that is adjacent to open space w/towering eucalyptus trees & natural vegetation, offering privacy & an attractive greenbelt view. Easy, low maintenance landscaping w/fruit trees & room for a small garden if desired. Backyard is complete with a solar heated black bottom, saltwater pool w/waterfall & a pergola covered patio for entertaining w/ family & friends. There are 3 BD/2 BA on the second floor. The large master bedroom easily accommodates a king-sized bed & has a wall of windows w/vaulted ceiling & an expanded, cedar-lined, walk-in closet. Master bath has a marble countertop, marble floor and a skylight for bright, natural light. Second upstairs bathroom has a marble floor, marble faced jacuzzi tub and recessed shelving. The 4th bedroom has custom built-in shelving, hardwood floor & a cedar-lined, walk-in closet. Scripps Ranch is a close-knit community with top rated schools that offer an unsurpassed education. This home is also convenient to freeways & shopping. Walk to restaurants, coffee shops, farmers market, breweries, parks, duck ponds, schools, Scripps Ranch Swim & Racquet Club, Miramar Reservoir and the Scripps Miramar Ranch Library. Neighborhood events include 4th of July Parade, Summer Concerts in the Park, and Holiday Tree Lighting. The City of San Diego is also upgrading the neighborhood for the Pure Water Project, which will result in improved utility infrastructure and newly paved roads.