Step into this light, bright end unit in the sought-after Encore group in Marina Hills with greenbelt & open views of the surrounding hills and know you are in a terrific location. You are also in a wonderful 2-story, 3-bedroom/3-bathroom (with one bedroom/bathroom on the lower level & 2 master bedrooms) floor plan. The home has been almost completely painted in October 2017, as well as the replacement of the downstairs shower enclosure and the oversized living room sliding doors. The kitchen/informal dining area is looking bright and cheerful with granite countertops and freshly painted cabinets. All bathrooms have stone countertops, and the downstairs flooring is stone except the kitchen, which has tile. The living and kitchen areas look out onto a lovely covered patio, and there is a deck off the master bedroom. The 2-car garage is attached to a separate laundry room. The community pool is close by down the street, and Parc Vista park is right next door. Beaches, Dana Point Harbor, shopping, and schools are close by, as this location is so centrally located in Laguna Niguel. Come, see, and decide for yourself.