Coastal Living Meets an Active 55+ Lifestyle Price Improvement! Discover the best of coastal living in Lakeshore Gardens, a highly coveted gated 55+ community west of I-5 in beautiful Carlsbad. If you’re looking for more than just a home—if you want ocean breezes, beach access, beautiful surroundings, and a community where it’s easy to meet people and stay active—this is an opportunity worth exploring. This immaculate, move-in-ready home offers a wonderful combination of comfort, privacy, and indoor-outdoor living. A lovely raised Timber Tech AZEK deck, approximately two years new, creates the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee, relax with a good book, or gather with friends. The covered deck with roller shades makes this inviting outdoor space enjoyable throughout the day. Inside, the home is light and bright, with a welcoming living room featuring a tray ceiling that flows effortlessly into a spacious dining area and an elegant, generously sized kitchen. A casual dining nook and vaulted ceiling add to the open, airy feeling. Ceiling-fan lights are found throughout the home. The thoughtful split-bedroom floor plan provides privacy, with the spacious primary suite tucked away in the rear and two secondary bedrooms plus a full bath located at the front. The front bedroom is also perfectly suited for an in-home office, studio, hobby room, or guest space. The primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with an enormous walk-in closet featuring built-ins and a spacious bath with a large, glass-enclosed, spa-style walk-in shower. Tasteful details throughout include soft corners, contemporary barn doors, a beautiful chandelier, fresh carpeting, and earthy, beach-inspired bleached flooring. Outside, enjoy two separate patio areas. The spacious front patio, finished with warm neutral pavers, is ideal for entertaining or simply relaxing and getting to know your neighbors. The rear patio provides a private space for gardening. Additional features include a well-built fixed storage shed, Solar Tubes, and a recently replaced heater motor. A Community Designed for Connection Lakeshore Gardens is more than a place to live—it’s a social and recreational community designed for residents who enjoy staying active and connected. Set on approximately 54 acres of lush landscaping, the gated neighborhood features mature trees, greenbelts, freshwater lakes, and more than 380 residences. Meandering walking paths and refreshing coastal breezes create a relaxed, resort-like atmosphere. Residents have an impressive array of amenities right outside their door, including: Heated pool and spa Sauna Fitness center Billiards Ping pong Shuffleboard Clubhouse with stage and kitchen Fireside lounge Card room Extensive library Outdoor patio with fountain Fire pit and outdoor fireplace Barbecue areas And for those who enjoy being social and active, the community offers an extensive calendar of activities and gatherings. Join a card game, mixer night, bingo, craft group, golf group, monthly breakfast, ladies' or men's luncheon, or holiday meal. Whether you’re looking to make new friends, join an activity, or simply enjoy a quiet afternoon, there are plenty of opportunities to participate at your own pace. Close to Everything Coastal Carlsbad Has to Offer Convenience is another major advantage. Located directly across from Poinsettia Village Shopping Center, everyday errands are easy, with Ralphs, restaurants, cafés, banks, shops, a gas station, UPS Store, pet store, Supercuts, and more nearby. And then there’s the coast. Beaches, Carlsbad Village, golf, entertainment, medical facilities, and scenic shoreline walking paths are all just minutes away. Enjoy a morning walk, an afternoon at the beach, dinner with friends, or an evening taking in the coastal atmosphere. Up to two pets are permitted, subject to community rules, including exercising pets outside the park.