Tour a $1,399,999 Luxury Home in Lake Forest! Home For Sale - 23055 El Caballo Street

So why are so many of our Irvine buyers expanding their search to Lake Forest? Well today I'm excited to show you why. Just four miles from the Irvine Spectrum, a few short minutes by car, you'll find this charming neighborhood in Lake Forest where you'll get all of this. A detached single family offering four bedrooms and two baths on a 7,200 square foot lot with a stunning entertainer's backyard and a pool. All highly upgraded throughout and for under $1.5 million. Are you ready to see more? I'm Monica Carr, your OC Real Estate Expert. Welcome to 23055 El Caballo Street. Tucked away in the desirable Lake Forest community of Laguna North, this luxurious home is a rare gem at this price point. Set among family-friendly homes on a peaceful tree-lined street, this beauty has been impeccably remodeled and upgraded to perfection. With stunning curb appeal and an expansive 7,200 square foot lot, this property features a resort-style pool and spa along with a sensational entertainer's backyard complete with outdoor dining and a custom barbecue island, this home has all the bells and whistles. Built in 1970 by Richard Cavanaugh development, this welcoming Laguna North residence has been thoughtfully modified and expanded from its original design to create a modern open concept layout showcasing exceptional craftsmanship. Offering four bedrooms and two baths across nearly 2,200 square feet, this home has the unique feature of two primary suites providing plenty of space for comfortable living. Its chic style is highlighted by luxurious finishes and an abundance of natural light creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. This is a place you'll want to come home to. If you value privacy and outdoor living, this spacious courtyard entry provides an intimate setting for peaceful alfresco moments and serves as a welcoming oasis perfect for entertaining. Now let's go check it out. From the moment you enter, there's nothing but wow factor. From the dramatic custom lighting and stylish modern staircase to the elegant wood look tile flooring, you'll notice this home was generously expanded and looks nothing like the original footprint. At the heart of this home is this stunning great room perfect for hosting gatherings. The premium chef inspired kitchen has been expertly redesigned with luxurious leathered granite countertops, custom soft close cabinetry and decorative displays, a swanky backsplash and high-end appliances including a convection z-line range, Bosch dishwasher, microwave drawer and large single basin sink. Pantry, convenient pull-out drawers and customized spaces provide practical storage and easy access. This oversized chef's island with bar seating invites culinary creativity, while the cozy fireplace and decorative bar area set the tone for memorable meals in the casual dining space with family and friends. Retractable screens offer access to the courtyard and a seamless indoor-outdoor experience. Charming French doors lead to this comfortable family room, an inviting space for unwinding with soaring ceilings, a cozy second fireplace, fashionable lighting, wide plank luxury flooring and walls of sliding glass doors framing panoramic views of the enchanting backyard, creating a seamless transition to the outdoors for true California living. And the highlight of this home is this sprawling backyard offering multiple areas for entertaining. With a cafe-lit barbecue island offering a refrigerator and sit-up bar, a cozy fire pit and spacious seating areas overlook a sparkling heated pool with cascading waterfalls and custom lighting and a separate spa graces a private courtyard outside the main floor bedroom. Dine al fresco under the stars and enjoy the low-maintenance artificial grassy areas. It's the perfect retreat for both relaxation and social gatherings. There's no doubt this is the best yard in the neighborhood where your kids and their friends will play, hang out and make lasting memories together. A generous main floor primary suite enjoys a private outdoor courtyard with a welcoming sitting area and convenient spa access. This level is completed by an upgraded spa-like bath, two large walk-in closets for additional storage and convenient access from your attached two-car garage. Now let's go check out the upstairs. This floor plan is ideal for multi-generational families because you have three bedrooms upstairs including another large primary suite with built-in storage. Every bedroom is light and bright and charming in its own way with scenic tree-lined views, wide-plank luxury flooring throughout and easy access to the updated secondary bath with customized tile work and elegant fixtures and fittings. And this home has so many upgrades that add value including a newly installed AC and furnace with new ducting, newer windows and doors, new PEX piping throughout, a tankless water heater and fresh paint indoors and out. And this is a solar-powered home where the panels are fully owned and paid for with an EV charging connection in the garage. So even running the AC, heating the pool and spa and charging your car, your utility bill will be next to nothing saving you money for years to come. And just when you thought it couldn't get any better, this home is served by Olivewood Elementary, Serrano Middle and El Toro High School and enjoys access to nearby parks and hiking trails with no HOA dues. Plus it's just a short distance from the world-class shopping, dining and entertainment at the Irvine Spectrum Center with convenient access to John Wayne Airport and all the beaches of Orange County offering endless opportunities for leisure and fun. So if you're looking for a highly customized home in a charming OC neighborhood just minutes from Irvine but don't want to pay those Irvine prices, this could be the perfect place for you. But at this price, it won't last long. So be sure and give me a call. Thanks again for joining us on this tour. We'll see you next time. If you enjoyed this tour or are looking for your next home, be sure and give us a call. We'll find the place that's perfect for you.