**PRICE REDUCED** RARELY ON THE MARKET! VERY Unique & rare single family attached home, NOT a condo/townhome, therefore buyer has WAY more potential/freedom for any/all interior modifications and expanding interior living space. Can easily be expanded to a 3 bed/3 bath to maximize Rental income and/or return on investment. Welcome to your peaceful tropical oasis - highly desirable largest floor plan in all of The Lakes Community, within in the coveted neighborhood of Northwood, Irvine. Close to it ALL while only about 20 mins to the Coast! Serene ambiance, mature trees & peaceful waterways away from the busy City. No one above or below, 2 stories w direct access 2 car garage. Gorgeous skylights allow amazing natural light throughout & soaring two-story high ceilings. Immense potential to customize your new home to your liking extending interior living space, or keep as is! Cozy eat-in kitchen leads to the dining area, ample added built-in storage. Amazing, extremely private patio off living room with a picture perfect view of the serene peaceful lake & stream. Watch the ducks swim by, listen to the birds chirping as you enjoy your morning coffee or dine al fresco lakeside. Convenient downstairs half bathroom before heading up to the upper level, up the custom wood spiral stairs, and into the spacious primary suite. Ample storage space throughout, custom built-ins galore.  Secondary upper outdoor private balcony, also overlooking the peaceful lake/stream. Secondary Guest suite, can also be used as an office/loft, with very large closets. Can easily add full bathroom upstairs, as well as extend to add a loft and/or 3rd bedroom. Jack-and-jill style upstairs bathroom, easily accessible from both bedrooms. Convenient attached 2 car garage with private laundry. Extremely desirable Lakes Community, homes rarely come on the market, includes countless amenities with pool, spa, tennis courts, and lovely lush landscaped walkways along the streams, lakes & waterfalls. HOA dues includes water/sewer & trash. Located in the renowned Irvine Unified School District, access to award-winning educational institutions - Northwood HS, Sierra Vista Middle & close to Hicks Canyon & Jeffrey Trails. Near amazing shopping, dining, theaters, airport, UCI & easy access to Fwy/Toll Roads, while still only being about 20 mins to the Coast! Do not miss the chance to make this exceptional, rare, unique, extremely peaceful lakeside home your own ~ Embrace the epitome of So CA living!