This charming two story home with 3 bedrooms, a bonus room, 2.5 baths & 1,649 square feet of living space is located on the ocean side of the 5 freeway. Located near the top of the Captain’s Hill community, peaceful greenbelt, tree and peekaboo hill views may be enjoyed year round from the kitchen sink, family room, rear patio and primary bedroom. Tree lined streets and an elevated position combine to make the home’s location one of the quietest in the entire neighborhood. Enter through the front gate to a private courtyard appointed with porcelain tile, drought tolerant plants & a tasteful water feature that create an ideal space to relax and enjoy afternoon sunshine. Pass through the custom front door & you’ll notice tumbled travertine flooring throughout the downstairs and freshly painted custom baseboard. A unique architectural feature is the family room’s soaring, cathedral tongue & groove ceiling that is accented with exposed wood beams; the space also features a corner fireplace and large sliding glass door that opens to rear patio. Kitchen upgrades include stainless steel appliances, upgraded cabinet doors & hardware, granite countertops, recessed lighting & a large bay window to frame the view. Adjacent to the dining area is a bonus room that is easily converted to a downstairs bedroom or office. The large primary bedroom features a similar cathedral tongue & groove ceiling accented with exposed wood beams as well as a large window to enjoy greenbelt, tree and hillside views. The primary ensuite bath features upgraded cabinet doors, dual vanities, two closets, an upgraded step in shower & large skylight to let in plenty of natural light. Each newly painted secondary bedroom enjoys tree views & the remodeled hall bath completes the upstairs. Additional upgrades include dual paned windows & sliding glass doors, ceiling fans, newer embellished berber carpet through the upstairs, designer paint & an attached two car garage with additional space for storage as well as a large driveway. Community features include walking paths, pool & designated RV parking. This home is less than 3 miles to the beach via the San Juan Creek Trail. The trail also provides access to two parks, Dana Point Harbor, San Juan’s newly opened River Street Marketplace, historic Los Rios District, train station, shopping & dining. Come see this home before it's gone!