Elegant Santa Barbara style and a premium address within Encantada at guard-gated Covenant Hills have elevated this estate to must-have status in Ladera Ranch. Recently upgraded with a broad spectrum of top-tier refinements, the residence was crafted by Pardee and encompasses approximately 5,078 square feet and a massive homesite over 16,000 square feet. With five ensuite bedrooms, including a first-floor suite and a separate casita, five- and two-half baths, a game room w/ entertainment center, and a main-level office with built-ins, the opulent design easily adapts to an array of lifestyles. A formal foyer opens to grand interior spaces that include a formal living room, formal dining room with wine racks and custom cabinetry, and a family room with built-in media center and fireplace. Bookmatched Madreperola quartzite countertops shine in a remodeled kitchen that displays solid wood custom white cabinets by Starmark, an oversized 7x9 island, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, eight-burner Viking range, soft close drawers, solid brass hardware from Rejuvenation and a butler’s pantry with sink, refrigerator and walk-in storage pantry. Enjoy hickory hardwood flooring throughout, fresh paint, owned solar, newer Pex piping, new central air-conditioning and heat, RH fixtures, plantation shutters, custom lighting, crown molding, archways, soft water and a reverse-osmosis system. Experience a new level of personal luxury in a primary suite with formal entry, tray ceiling, a balcony overlooking the backyard, a large walk-in closet with custom built-ins, a jetted tub and separate shower. Beautiful hardscaping and mature landscaping enhance privacy in both the front and rear yards of the estate, which feature a resort-caliber pool and spa, two custom covered outdoor living spaces: one w/ fireplace and BBQ island and the second with adjustable louvered roof, built-in rain gutters and overhead lighting, lifelike turf, and WiFi-controlled irrigation. Encantada is convenient to the private Covenant Hills Clubhouse with swimming and tennis facilities, numerous community parks, shopping centers, scenic trails, and award-winning schools for all grade levels.