Located close to shopping and miles of hiking, welcome home to this beautifully updated single level home on a large corner lot in Mission Fields! Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, plus a large family room with vaulted wood ceilings that could be a potential 4th bedroom. Updates include gorgeous hardwood floors, recessed lighting, custom paint, energy-efficient custom wood blinds, a fully owned solar system, a tankless water heater, and dual pane windows. The kitchen is cheery and light and has an eat-in area and a view overlooking the backyard. The living room has a cozy fireplace for warming up after a day at the beach and a bonus area that makes for the ideal office space. French doors lead to the fenced backyard with a large shed for all your gear. The front yard is huge and offers tons of space for gardening and entertaining. The location is ideal - just a half mile to the fabulous shops and restaurants at the Crossroads; hiking at Mission Trail Park, Palo Corona Regional Park, or Point Lobos, or a stroll to the Carmel River State Beach. With its highly rated schools, lovely beaches and charming downtown- Carmel is a wonderful place to call home!