Feel as though you have been dropped into a garden villa in the Mediterranean with this Verrazzano beauty perfect for indoor/outdoor living & entertaining. Towering Cypress trees, palms, plumeria, bird of paradise & succulents border the outdoor living space of the spacious/private courtyard. Enjoy the outdoor kitchen with BBQ, sink & island remodeled in 2022 with seating for an evening of al fresco dining under the evening lights. The heart of the home is the large chef's kitchen remodeled in 2021 featuring a custom hood with brass accents, white quartz countertops, custom white cabinetry with satin brass hardware, faucets & lighting. Other features include an 8' prep island, farm sink with point of use water heater, 6 burner gas cooktop, double wall ovens, drawer microwave, walk in pantry, coffee bar & built-in desk.The gracious 2,588 square foot floor plan is perfect for those that love to entertain! Spacious living room/dining combo with built-ins & french doors leading out to the courtyard. Fully remodeled powder room, new luxury vinyl wood flooring downstairs & crown molding throughout. Upstairs is the large primary retreat with a balcony, walk in closet, spacious shower, relaxing soaking tub & dual vanities. The secondary bedrooms feature the popular Jack & Jill bathroom. and Upstairs laundry room, 2-car garage with abundant storage space, paid for solar & Eco water softener, whole house fire sprinkler system & a private back yard alcove. The Verrazzano neighborhood of Santaluz is adjacent to Fairbanks Ranch & RSF & is home to three beautiful parks, including one with a bocce ball court, fireplace & grill station & walking distance to the award winning Willow Grove Elementary, Rosina's restaurant, hair salon, spa, etc. Less than 5 minutes to the interstate, close to golfing, airport, downtown, beaches & everything San Diego has to offer.