This beautifully maintained, sun-drenched, turn-key home is ideally located within the ultra-desirable suburb of Cerritos! The secure gated entrance welcomes you to a very private wrap-around yard leading past a secret garden nook right to the front door before continuing on to the back of the house where a generous slice of paradise awaits. Upon entry, you are greeted by a strikingly high vaulted ceiling and elevated over-sized windows ushering in an abundance of natural light. This spacious living room also boasts of a fireplace nestled between gigantic windows and chic french doors to a front bedroom or large office with outdoor access. Perfectly placed just down the hall you will find a full guest bath with skylight near the bright second bedroom and large primary suite complete with a gigantic walk-in closet, separate shoe closet, and sliding glass doors out to the idyllic backyard. The open gourmet kitchen features recessed lighting, expansive quartz countertops, ample cabinetry, direct views of the backyard, and a mobile island. Perfect for marrying entertaining and cooking, the adjacent dining offers convenient sliding glass doors creating a lovely flow for family and friends to move to and fro from inside to the huge sparkling pool, fire pit, and lush tower garden with ease. With a direct-access two-car garage and top-rated schools from elementary through high school, this awesome property truly has it all!