Experience the ultimate in convenience and luxury in this extensively and thoughtfully updated residence in the beautifully maintained and gated Bungalows at Escala community. This rarely available 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom floorplan lives like a single-family home, offering privacy and serenity while located in the center of San Diego. Gather family and friends outside to relax on your intimate backyard patio surrounded by mature landscaping and panoramic hillside views. Enjoy a brand new kitchen with custom cabinets, a large kitchen island, under counter lighting, lighted cabinet drawers and quartz countertops. Features include all new high end KitchenAid appliances with an under counter built in microwave. Stacked LG washer and dryer with new laundry room storage cabinets and butcher block countertop located off the kitchen with a large walk in pantry and under the stair storage area. Stunning wide plank, wire brushed French Oak flooring installed throughout the home with matching custom wood stairs and hand rails. Warm yourself by the oversized fireplace adorned with a wood mantle and rustic split face limestone facing. Recessed lighting throughout the home on dimmer switches. The spacious primary bedroom features a new bathroom with a large walk-in tiled shower with triple shower heads, built in bench seat, a freestanding soaking tub, and a concrete surface double sink vanity. The 3rd bedroom is currently showcased as a fabulous walk in closet with lighted hanging and shelved storage organizers, and drawers. Buyer can easily convert back to 3rd bedroom if preferred.