ROMANTIC MEDITERRANEAN VILLA on .37 acre w/ VIEWS in prestigious gated Collins Ranch. Prime Cul-de-sac location w/ long driveway leads to peaceful park-like front yard & private courtyard. Award winning Architectural features: grand rotunda entry, curved staircase, tray ceilings & archways. Renovated Kitchen boasts quartz counters, maple cabinetry, walk-in & butler’s pantry + superior appliances. Primary Suite features balcony deck, fireplace alcove, & spa-like bathroom. All bedrooms ensuite. Enjoy Entertaining in the Resort Style backyard. Owned Solar. PUSD. This Golden Nugget AWARD WINNING floor plan by Starck Architecture features dramatic main living areas, five well separated bedrooms, library/office, gourmet kitchen and easy traffic flow with two staircases and French doors. Situated on a rare .37 acre parcel on a desirable cul-de-sac. ***Green lawns, a mature Pepper tree, producing lemon trees, roses and a winding path lead to the private arched wrought iron gate which opens to a central entry courtyard enhanced with a custom Lion’s head stone fountain. The olive tree and lush plantings are anchored by a massive arched wood entry door. *** Soaring two story rotunda entry showcases a grand curved wrought iron staircase and art niches. Just off the entry is yet another arched wrought iron gate to the Library with built-ins and French Door to outside. An authentic hand painted Tuscan countryside mural adorns the wood burning fireplace as a focal point of the Living Room with two story high ceilings. The wrought iron “Juliet Balcony” and clerestory windows add drama and natural light to the detailed tray ceilings. ***Culinary lovers will appreciate the renovated Gourmet Chef’s Kitchen boasting quartz counters and backsplash plus beautiful custom maple cabinetry with glass front. An expansive quartz island with bar seating has a tri-bowl main sink and second prep sink with filtered water and both with garbage disposals. Appliances feature Viking gas cooktop w/ 6 burners, a griddle, and bonus pot filler faucet for the gourmet at heart, two built-in GE Profile ovens plus microwave, and Sub-Zero built-in refrigerator. There is even plumbing & space available for a 2nd dishwasher. Abundant storage in the floor to ceiling deep walk-in pantry with chalkboard door. Entertaining is a pleasure with a Butler’s Pantry & lit upper glass front cabinetry within easy access to the kitchen and dining room, where French doors open to the large backyard for extended entertaining. ***Enjoy accommodating large gatherings on putting green. The huge backyard overlooks expansive open space meadows and distant views to Black Mountain and colorful hot air balloons and Fourth of July fireworks! A conversation area surrounding a circular gas firepit is set next to a dramatically lit water fountain. Stone covered Island and large bar has outdoor kitchen features such as a BBQ with two extra electric burners, Refrigerator, sink. ***All five ensuite bedrooms (one downstairs) are spacious with high ceilings, walk-in closet and two have view decks. The elegant upstairs primary bedroom suite has a cozy reading retreat alcove w/fireplace, and a private balcony deck to watch the moon and sunrises over Black Mountain. A gorgeous spa-like dual bathroom, has a huge walk-in shower, a divine jetted soaking tub, dual , toilets and walk-in closets with custom closet systems.***Highly desirable Collins Ranch Gated Community with impressive Gate House and lushly landscaped entrance. Magnolia lined streets enhance the beautiful architectural styles. Friendly neighborhood gatherings, parades, potlucks &holiday festivities. Community resort-like pool and spa, patios, outdoor kitchen,fireplace and seating under umbrellas are surrounded by lush lawns and landscaping. Located in the notable Poway Unified School District within a few miles from top private elementary & prep schools; Cathedral Catholic HS, San Diego Jewish Academy, Santa Fe Christian, Horizon Prep, Nat...