Striking hilltop location in the Terraces at Cantebria with panoramic hillside and mountain views, this beautifully upgraded home offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and functionality.  Thoughtfully renovated inside and out, the property features a newer roof, owned solar, fresh interior and exterior paint, and a fully reimagined outdoor setting with paver driveway and walkways, new landscaping, turf, irrigation, and landscape lighting. The backyard is a true retreat, complete with a stamped concrete patio, pergola, fire pit,  putting green, planter beds, and a modern Pebble Tech pool and spa with river rock accents-ideal for entertaining. Located just a few minutes to the beach, this home is true California living at it's finest.   Inside, the home is bright and inviting with gorgeous hardwood floors, designer paint, shutters, recessed lighting, dual pane windows and sliders, central air, and a whole house fan. The updated kitchen is complemented by upgraded appliances, while fireplaces in both the family room and primary suite add warmth and character. The recently renovated primary suite features a spa-like bathroom with soaking tub, custom shower, new dual vanity, all-new floor and wall tile, updated lighting and plumbing fixtures, and custom California Closets.  Additional highlights include a One Water system, upgraded insulation, newer water heater, epoxy garage floors, and a spacious 3-car garage.  Residents enjoy access to community pool, spa, and tennis courts, all just moments from shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences in the heart of Encinitas.