5 Blackburn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679

The best of Dove Canyon living. This immaculate 3 bed, 2 bath plus office, single-level home is ideally situated on a prime cul-de-sac and an oversized 10,500 sq ft corner lot, offering exceptional privacy and a beautifully designed wraparound yard with a saltwater pool, spa, lush gardens, and two covered verandahs…perfect for indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. Set within the prestigious 24-hour guard-gated community of Dove Canyon, the home welcomes you with a light-filled interior, high ceilings, hardwood flooring, and a thoughtfully designed single-story layout. The fully remodeled chef’s kitchen serves as the heart of the home, featuring quality finishes, Zuri Quartz counters, upgraded cabinetry, and a breakfast bar, all opening to the main living spaces. The adjacent family room offers a fireplace with a wood mantle and built-in media cabinet, a ceiling fan, and dual sliding doors that open to the backyard. A spacious formal dining room includes built-in cabinetry, a buffet, wine fridge/bar, and an additional sliding door to the backyard…creating an effortless flow for everyday living and entertaining. The primary suite offers dual closets, a ceiling fan, remote-controlled blinds, and a fully remodeled bathroom with updated finishes, Maxim Quartz countertops and an oversized walk-in shower. Two secondary bedrooms offer upgrades…one with a custom closet system, the other with a built-in desk…while the guest bathroom has also been fully renovated. The dedicated office features built-in shelving, new shutters, and a ceiling fan. Additional improvements include new toilets, updated lighting, a new front door, fresh interior paint, custom hall storage, updated electrical, and a smart thermostat. Major upgrades include a new HVAC system (A/C, furnace, ducting), Halo water softener, Sunrun solar with backup battery, new pool/spa heater, and a whole house fan. The expansive wraparound yard features a saltwater pool and spa, covered verandah with lighting and fans, and a separate BBQ area for outdoor living. The home has been meticulously maintained with regular pest control, HVAC servicing, drain maintenance, resealed hardscaping, window cleaning, and exterior washing. The finished 2-car garage includes epoxy flooring, built-in cabinetry, storage, a workbench, and a new opener. A rare combination of location, upgrades, and pride of ownership, this move-in ready home offers one of the finest opportunities in Dove Canyon with a true resort-style lifestyle.