As you approach this stunning Serrano Heights estate, the stately walkway surrounded by swaying palm trees hints at the wonderful home that awaits inside. Stepping through the front door from the gated courtyard with a lovely fountain, the two-story foyer filled with natural light from clerestory windows washes over you with the comfortable elegance of this Mediterranean style home. The foyer opens to the formal living room, which has an elegant cast stone fireplace and a large artwork niche. The formal dining room is opposite the living room with double doors off the foyer. Once inside the dining room, you note that French doors open to the entry courtyard so you may enjoy the relaxing sound of the fountain as you dine. Just beyond the dining room is an enormous family room, also filled with natural light from the two-story ceilings accented with clerestory windows. Natural wood plantation shutters accent the windows and there is a second cast stone fireplace. Adjacent to the family room is the enormous kitchen and breakfast room, creating a great room with the family room. The kitchen features beautiful maple tone wood cabinetry with glistening granite counter tops, including a huge island with the cooking station and bar seating. The breakfast nook seats 6 or more and has a built-in home manager's desk. The walk-in pantry is used as a wine cellar and the laundry room is off the kitchen and provides direct access to the double garage. At the front of the home adjacent to the living room is a generously sized main floor bedroom. At the end of the hallway is access to the single garage and a spacious bath with walk-in shower. Upstairs, there are 4 additional bedrooms including an opulent owner's suite with a private day spa style bath with an elegant soaking tub, walk-in shower, double vanity, private commode and two huge walk-in closets. The suite provides ample space for a sitting area or home office. The front bedroom is enormous and is currently used as a bonus room. It has a walk-in closet and a private balcony to sit and watch the sun set behind the hills. The secondary bedrooms are serviced by a full bath with a double vanity off the hall. On warm California nights, extend your entertaining into the backyard with a large patio for outdoor dining, a big spa with a cascading rock waterfall and plenty of grass for pets or play. Great shopping, dining, services and entertainment or just minutes away, along with award winning schools. Come fall in love!