Welcome to Rancho Escondido, a gated 55+ community! NO SPACE RENT. This home was custom ordered by the current owners in 2003. It sits on a corner lot looking toward the North and the East, with some of the best views the park has to offer showing the surrounding foothills and some city lights in the distance. Enjoy sitting on the large, covered deck made of a composite material. Lots of windows displaying the views and allowing natural light to flow into the living room and dining room. This home is a 2 bedroom with a DEN/ office or make it a 3rd bedroom by adding a closet. Spacious primary bedroom and bathroom with dual sinks and a walk in shower. The kitchen is open at 2 areas, one to the Living room and one to the dining room and YES there is an island in the kitchen with seating! Inside laundry room, generous tandem carport parking, and a storage shed. The park entrance has an electronic gate that is closed between 6PM and 8 AM, residents are issued a "clicker" for after hours of gate operation. Guests can be "buzzed" in by dialing your # at the kiosk. Community amenities and activities include 2 pools a spa, 2 club houses, library, billiards, card room, work out room, Bunko, many card games groups, Community planned dinners and holiday events just t o name a few. Currently there is an unfenced dog park area. Pet allowed with restrictions, The park is conveniently located to medical, shopping, public transportation and eateries.