Just reduced as $2,749,900. This exquisite home situated within the highly sought-after, guard-gated community of The Lakes Above Rancho Santa Fe. 5+ Bedroom “former model luxury home”. Old world style panel and beam wood ceilings in living Room, Kitchen, & Family Room. Stain grade solid wood doors and casings. Wine Room w/Rock Wall accents. Custom wood flooring by Richard Marshall. Spanish brick and tile floors in the kitchen, family room, and downstairs bedroom. The highly upgraded kitchen features stainless steel appliances including a refrigerator, 2 ovens, dishwasher and microwave. The home features extensive custom molding treatments such as coffered ceilings, wainscoting, shiplap, and much more. Built-ins abound in the family room, dining room, master bedroom and loft. The home has whole house solar (owned), Tesla chargers, and whole house water filtration. Over size 4 car tandem garage with epoxy flooring. Relax at the outdoor dining gazebo complete with outdoor kitchen and . And enjoy gorgeous views of the mountains of Cielo and protected land. Or spend the evening at the heart of the home in the inner courtyard in front of the wood burning fireplace. There is a park for the residents a block away or take a walk on the many trails within The Lakes. With 25 golf courses, 17 parks, and 4 hiking reserves within 10 miles, and over 79 restaurants BBQ within 5 miles, there’s no shortage of activities to enjoy.