Among the most desirable opportunities in the coastal Southwest San Clemente area, this newer home is absolutely dialed in. Built in 2008, it's apparent the home was finished with high-quality craftsmanship. Custom details like shaker siding, stacked stone cladding, high-end mullioned windows, mature palms, manicured landscaping, stone walkways & expanded patios all enhance the curb appeal. Inside the Dutch door, this elevated beach house truly offers attention to detail like no other with a carefully curated interior united by ceramic woodgrain tile. The formal dining room offers built-in wine refrigeration, custom cabinetry, & French doors. The great room is the heart of the home & unites one impressive space. The massive chef's kitchen has an oversized island, bar seating, new fixtures, stone counters, walk-in pantry, high-end stainless appliances, a walk-in pantry & timeless shaker cabinetry. The kitchen & main living spaces live seamlessly with 9'+ ceilings, ceramic flooring, & gas fireplace. Several French doors access an amazing entertainer's yard with an exceptional covered CA room warmed by a gas fireplace & overhead heat, built-in seating & features a high-end BBQ. A private lounging patio shares space with a generous in-ground spa & integrates perfectly with the lush landscaping that finishes the yard. Truly, the most dreamy outdoor living arrangement. All four bedrooms are ideally upstairs with an office niche & a dedicated laundry room, all finished in newer LVP flooring. Two bedrooms share a full Jack&Jill bath. A separate guest suite was recently remodeled with new en suite bath, walk-in closet, & custom built-in Oak bedframe. The recently-updated primary is extraordinary, featuring a stone-cladded headboard wall, bronze-mirrored & dark plastered walls, Walnut built-ins, finished walk-in closet, a versatile indoor/outdoor covered ocean-view deck & a completely remodeled ensuite bathroom. Stone-finished walls, custom cabinetry, a soaking tub, modern fixtures, & privacy toilet complete the luxurious bath. Additional values: sprinklered, custom fixtures & window treatments, outdoor & multi-head showers, custom millwork, LED lighting & ceiling fans, oversized garage with major storage, dual A/C, & NO HOA/Mello-Roos. Ideal 200-block location on quiet side street walkable to popular sandy beaches, the 2.5 mile beach trail, world-class surf, & new restaurants/cafes, this is a really special offering that rarely comes to market.