41 PLAZA VIVIENDA, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CA 92675

THE MOST UPGRADED VILLA to hit the market in Marbella Golf Villas, featuring the most desirable floorplan (2BR + Office/3BR) and one of the few with a direct-access 2-car garage + dedicated driveway. This ground-level residence has been fully reimagined with top-tier finishes and refined design throughout. Highlights include Richard Marshall chevron-pattern hardwood flooring, custom wood casings and sills on all windows and doors, detailed millwork, and custom ceiling treatments that add architectural interest. The kitchen was redesigned to enhance storage & function—featuring an oversized island with seating, Calacatta Gold marble countertops and backsplash, custom cabinetry with pantry, double Viking ovens with gas range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Viking microwave, wine refrigerator, beadboard ceiling detail, and designer pendant lighting. The adjacent formal dining room seats 8-10 comfortably and flows into a spacious living room, where dated columns were removed and replaced with tasteful display cabinetry. The fireplace was redesigned with a direct-vent system and flanked by built-in cabinetry and shelving for AV equipment and added storage. A custom wood mantel and tailored millwork add warmth. French doors open to a tiled covered patio with gate access to HOA open space for added outdoor versatility. In addition to two generous bedrooms, the home includes a fully built-out office tucked behind a barn door—featuring his-and-her desks, upper and lower cabinetry, and a window seat with added storage, making it a true work-from-home retreat. The primary suite is both elegant and serene, offering golf course views, a cozy fireplace with custom cabinetry, beadboard ceiling detail, classic wall paneling, and a French door that opens to the outdoors. The reimagined primary bath features dual vanities, a soaking tub, and a walk-in shower with mosaic stone flooring—all are adorned with rare full-slab Cristal Blue granite—and it includes a custom walk-in closet with built-in organizers. The secondary suite includes a coved ceiling, ensuite bathroom, and custom built-in closet system. Additional highlights include epoxy line plumbing pipes, inside laundry with upper cabinetry, a tankless water heater, newer HVAC system, whole-home water softener, garage with built-in cabinetry, work bench + utility sink, Hunter Douglas window treatments, Lutron lighting system, designer ceiling fans, tall ceilings, and lovely natural light throughout. NO OTHER VILLA COMPARES!

Listing Courtesy of Nikki Norman, Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty