Stunning highly-upgraded MALAGA floorplan in the active 55+ Laguna Woods senior community. This residence is a stand-alone – no common walls with neighbors. The living room’s centerpiece is a wood-burning fireplace with an elegant marble surround and custom mantel. The kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, ceiling fan and a lovely garden window. The large primary bedroom suite offers lovely views of the expansive greenbelt adjacent to the side of the house. The primary bathroom features a double vanity. Sliding glass doors in both the living room and the primary suite open to the private rear patio. This patio area is surrounded by attractive landscaping maintained by the Mutual. It is the perfect spot for outdoor entertaining, dining and relaxing. Additional upgrades throughout the residence include recessed lighting, crown molding and baseboards, plantation shutters, dual-pane windows, central HVAC and beautiful engineered wood flooring. Solar tubes in the living room and both bathrooms bring natural sunlight into the residence. The attached one-car garage provides direct access to the residence via a service door into the kitchen. The garage has an abundance of built-in cabinetry as well as washer-dryer hookups. Parking for an additional vehicle is available in the driveway plus there is ample street parking. Just steps away from Clubhouse Six which features a swimming pool and meeting rooms. Do not miss this beautiful property!