Welcome to 81 Mercantile Way in Ladera Ranch - a rare END-LOT detached home in the highly desirable Gables community. This upgraded Plan 3 model offers 1860 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a remodeled kitchen, full PEX Re-Pipe, oversized 2 car garage, covered front porch with room to relax, balcony off primary, ideal layout with open circular flow on the main level and all 4 bedrooms upstairs, and an unbeatable Ladera location offering a rare walkable lifestyle with easy access to shops, restaurants, coffee, groceries, gym, schools, parks and pools. The premium END-LOT location is a game changer and makes the home unique in the community-with no neighbor bordering the side yard the outdoor space is greatly enhanced. The remodeled kitchen features Caesarstone quartz countertops, full-height marble backsplash, farmhouse sink, newer stainless steel Maytag appliances, bar seating, and a sunlit breakfast nook with bay window. Flooring has been upgraded throughout with laminate upstairs and downstairs, and solid oak hardwood stairs with white risers and custom banister. The open-concept living space includes a family room with cozy fireplace with custom surround & mantel flanked by original builder-installed window sidelights. French doors lead to a private side yard and covered patio with gas hookup-perfect for BBQs or firepit. Unique to this lot, there's no neighbor on this side, offering extra privacy, sunlight, breezes, and unique openness. The oversized 2-car garage features high ceilings, epoxy floor, windows, and custom storage. Upstairs, all 4 bedrooms offer ceiling fans and junction boxes. Convenient 2nd-floor laundry room with newer washer and dryer which are both included. The primary suite includes a private balcony with foothill views, custom barn door to the en-suite bath with a generous walk-in closet, Corian counters, dual sinks, soaking tub and separate shower. One bedroom currently configured as office and downstairs powder room includes custom wall paneling. Enjoy a rare walkable lifestyle with easy access to the Mercantile Shops, Oslo Coffee, Ten Mile Brewing, Rancho Capistrano Winery, Trader Joe's, Franco's, Lucky Strike Bowling, gyms, parks, pools, Concerts/Movies in the park at Town Green and the Sunday Farmers Market & 4th of July Fireworks at Founders Park. Just a short walk to highly-rated Chaparral Elementary & Ladera Ranch Middle School. Original owner with great pride of ownership, come see this special home in an unbeatable location!