This home is truly a "GEM" set in The Colony, a 55+ guard gated community. Located on a quiet cul de sac & backing up to a picturesque nature corridor. No expense has been spared in upgrades! Enter the inviting leaded glass front door with matching transom above to newer LVP or tile floors through out the home. Notice all the crown molding, plantation shutters, custom window coverings, newer windows, quartz kitchen counters along with updated painted cabinets, ceiling fans, air conditioning/furnace & water heater have been replaced within 2-4 years, whole house fan, Solar tubes, lots of built in garage cabinets + workbench + new epoxy garage floor installed 10/24, vanishing screen door from garage into home, attractive and low maintenance alumawood patio cover with 2 ceiling fans & lighting with roll down sun shades, beautifully landscaped low maintenance wrap around patio perfect for entertaining or quiet reflection. Bright and airy with high ceilings, spacious great room features raised fireplace & opens to dining area, breakfast bar & kitchen. Primary suite has separate slider overlooking nature corridor views of lush trees & shrubs. Enjoy walk in closet, dual sinks, vanity area, oval tub, skylight, walk in shower with rain glass enclosure. Extra large secondary bedroom could be another primary bedroom with connecting bath. It is currently being enjoyed as a craft/quilting room. Let's not forget about ample laundry room complete with sink & built in cabinets. All this located in a scenic golf course oriented community with enormous clubhouse, scads of amenities & activities! HOA maintains & waters your front yard landscaping. Located near shopping, medical centers, Temecula wineries & Pechanga Casino.