Reduced and ready for immediate move-in! Fully furnished and turnkey, this private, elevated retreat in the guard gated community of Emerald Ridge in Monarch Beach offers everything you need for a carefree six to nine month stay. Three or four bedrooms depending on how you choose to use it. Stylish furnishings, brand-new linens, dishes, flatware, cookware, countertop appliances, utensils, an outdoor grill, and a pellet smoker are all included—simply arrive with your suitcases. Sweeping Pacific Ocean vistas take center stage, with Salt Creek Beach, Dana Point Harbor, and Laguna Beach just moments away. Residents also enjoy access to community tennis and pickleball courts. The primarily single-level floor plan includes three bedrooms downstairs, along with a separate den/office. The spacious main-level primary suite captures ocean views from its king-sized bed. Beyond the enclosed entry garden, complete with a fountain and fireside seating area, the interiors unfold into an expansive living space with soaring wood-detailed ceilings, a dramatic statement window, fireplace, and serving bar. An airy formal dining room framed by glass doors and abundant windows flows seamlessly into the updated kitchen, featuring granite countertops, bar seating, generous storage, a built-in refrigerator, and a six-burner Dacor range with double ovens. The generous primary suite is crowned by high ceilings with exposed beams and includes a walk-in wardrobe, outdoor access, and a spa-inspired bathroom with dual sinks, a dressing vanity, soaking tub, and rainfall shower. A large secondary suite offers its own bathroom and adjoins another bedroom with a private entrance. Distinctive lighting, upgraded windows, and refined doors add character throughout the home. Up a short, wide staircase, a dramatic ocean-view multipurpose room awaits beneath soaring ceilings. Complete with its own stylish en-suite bathroom, sofa bed, Murphy bed, and large flat-screen TV, it can serve as a media room, playroom, additional guest bedroom—or all three. Set on an expansive ocean view parcel, the secluded backyard is designed to celebrate the exceptional coastal setting. Multiple gathering spaces include an outdoor cooking station, an outdoor fireplace, a front patio, and unforgettable sunsets.

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