This lovely detached home, is a wonderful example of location, location, location! At the base of the Saddleback mountains and close to award winning schools, Lake Mission Viejo, wilderness trails, loads of shopping, dining and entertainment; sits this darling 3 bedroom porch house! A corner lot facing the most expensive homes in the tract and not located directly across from another porch home, as many others are in the tract. This location promotes front views from the porch and play space on the walk street to the right side. The tract is zoned a condo, but this is a fully detached home, with a zero lot line, and boasts a fully fenced backyard with beautiful garden for relaxation or play! The HOA maintains all front and community landscaping, so you can enjoy this low maintenance, peaceful environment without too much work. Enter into the formal living room boasting a gas fireplace and custom built in for an entertainment area, as well as surround sound speakers. Then gaze towards the generous kitchen which includes a plentitude of storage, s.s. appliances, tons of counter space and views out to the front of the home! The kitchen opens both to the dining room as well as the sliding door out to the backyard and garden. This home has a generous master suite, with walk in closet and custom built ins, plus 2 addl. FULL size bedrooms with large closets and access to the Jack & Jill bath from each side. The master bath includes a step in shower, sunken soaking tub, dual vanities and a separate, private stool area. Desk area upstairs allows for work or study and the upstairs laundry, which includes the washer and dryer, compliments access for a busy lifestyle! Painted Trails is minutes from award winning schools, has Lake MV membership, low taxes, and many community amenities including pools, parks, sport courts, a fitness park, rose garden and wilderness trails that wind area the Oso Reservoir! Move in and enjoy the rest of Summer at the lake, or get cozy and prepare to start decorating to be a part of one of the best holiday celebrated neighborhoods around South OC!!