This is the one you've been waiting for! Welcome to Los Rios, a premier gated community in the heart of Rancho Bernardo / Bernardo Heights. This spacious home delights with a tranquil, zen atmosphere. It’s an end unit, with no one to one side. It gets great sunlight, with multiple skylights. Fully remodeled brand-new kitchen is perfect for entertaining! Be the first to cook a meal there! It features Fantasy Gold quartz counters from Elite Stone, European-style soft-close kitchen cabinets and drawers, and these brand new appliances: Frigidaire 30” Stainless Steel Oven/Micro Electric Wall oven, 24” Stainless Steel Dishwasher, 36” Stainless Steel Electric Cooktop, and a Kraus Kore 32” Workstation sink with Kraus faucet. The downstairs flooring is Republic Urbanica extra-long-plank look 12mm laminate floor in “Fifth Avenue” color, with manufacturer’s proprietary Triple Moisture Protection guarantee. Two HVAC units for zoned climate control. Three fireplaces (den, living room, and bedroom). Downstairs bathroom has a custom counter that matches the kitchen cabinets, and features Venetian Plaster paint. Schools are top-rated, with Poway schools nearby including Rancho Bernardo High. Close to I-15 freeway access and Carmel Mountain Ranch & Rancho Bernardo retail centers with Trader Joe’s, Sprouts, Costco, and more. Community pool and hot tub. Fountains and water elements throughout the community. Bernardo Heights Community Center use included in HOA Fee. No Mello-Roos! Close to all, yet tucked away in a haven of privacy! This is a very special home and truly a peaceful retreat!