Welcome to this light and bright 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home, offering the largest floor plan at 1,684 square feet of living space filled with natural light. You'll find comfort and style in Montemar, a premier Carmel Valley community. This home has been tastefully updated with luxury vinyl plank flooring, recessed lighting, a downstairs powder bathroom, a water softener, and a central AC unit throughout the home. The house also has a recently installed sliding door, dual-pane windows, and a tankless water heater for energy efficiency and endless hot water. The bright living and dining rooms overlook the backyard, which features a covered patio enhanced by a bamboo fence, a built-in BBQ, and a fire pit—perfect for outdoor entertaining and relaxation. The cozy living room also includes a charming fireplace, adding warmth and ambiance for those cooler evenings. The kitchen is equipped with quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, a water filtration system and solid, light oak wood cabinets. The two generously sized secondary bedrooms feature wood floors and a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. The primary bedroom boasts high ceilings and bamboo floors, and it opens to an elegantly appointed primary bathroom. This includes a granite-topped double vanity with plenty of storage, a free-standing bathtub, a separate shower enclosure with upgraded tile, and a large walk-in closet with an organizer. Plantation shutters and ceiling fans are installed throughout the home. The direct-access 2-car garage, complete with built-in cabinets, offers ample storage and organization space as well as laundry hook ups. A short walk away, you can enjoy the complex’s sparkling pool, spa, and tennis courts. Montemar is ideally located in the heart of Carmel Valley, across the street from Windwood Park, two blocks from Carmel Creek Elementary and Carmel Valley Middle School, and just minutes from Torrey Pines High School, The Del Mar Highlands, One Paseo and the area's best beaches and scenic trails. With quick access to both the 56 and 5 freeways, your daily commute or weekend getaway will be effortless.