Among the rarest opportunities in the beautiful beachside hills of San Juan Capistrano, this special parcel offers unique & sought-after grounds with unmatched serenity. Framed by a tree-lined rolling hillside, this property offers complete privacy unlike anything in the area. Secured behind the gates at the sought-after Belle Cliff neighborhood, the home sits on a quiet side street (cul-de-sac) set well -away from the street on one of the largest (15,919 SF) elevated lots in the community. Inside, on the main level, several living spaces offer high ceilings flanked with French doors leading to the estate-like grounds. A large great room teaming kitchen, dining and family room creates the perfect entertaining space warmed by a gas fire. Off the combo formal dining / living room is a rustic pergola with strung cafe lighting - the perfect setting for outdoor covered dining. Mature landscaping and hedges frame the sprawling grounds offering total privacy. This lot sits higher than neighboring properties making it quite a special site with no neighboring properties behind and never to be. A luxurious and spacious downstairs suite anchors the front of the home with a beautiful arched window framed in brick. Upstairs, four bedrooms (three suites) + an ocean-view bonus teen/office landing with built-ins offers tremendous versatility. The primary suite is truly massive in scale with peek ocean views, amazing sunsets, and a luxurious ensuite bathroom. Notable details: An oversized three-car tandem garage, built-in BBQ, owned solar, unmatched privacy, park-like yard, mature landscaping and high-end pavers, strung cafe lighting, 5 bedrooms (one down + office upstairs + one with enclosed lanai and Spanish arches), 4.5 bathrooms, a bonus yard + gated dog run on side, major off-street parking, wired sound, beautiful hardwood flooring throughout the lower level, walk-in pantry, direct garage access off the kitchen, and convenient upstairs laundry. The Pacifica community amenities include: resort-like pool & spa and workout room. Very centrally located to all DP, SC, & SJC cities have to offer with SJC's closest proximity to the beach, great surf, beach trail & trail systems, the new DP harbor remodel, new & popular River Street Marketplace, amazing restaurants, & close proximity to highly-acclaimed Saint Margaret's private school. An extremely comfortable home with an even more exceptional lot offering massive grounds & major potential!