Beautifully remodeled 2BD/2BA "Ventura" cottage ideally located with convenient access to Gates 7 and 8, this charming single-level home is situated among other cottage-style residences, creating a quiet neighborhood that truly feels like home. Enjoy the convenience of a nearby carport with added lower storage and just a short walk to your front door. Upgraded throughout, this inviting home features central heating and air conditioning, dual-pane windows and sliding doors, plantation shutters, smooth ceilings, elegant crown/base molding and a beautifully remodeled open-concept kitchen. The welcoming front door with decorative glass insert brightens the entry with natural light. Spacious living room is centered around a wood-burning fireplace and filled with beautiful morning sunshine from an east-facing window and sliding glass door that opens to the oversized patio. This private, tiled outdoor retreat includes a convenient gate for easy access. The dining area flows into the gorgeous kitchen, where you'll find rich wood cabinetry with soft-close doors/drawers, pull-out shelving, lazy susan, decorative glass-front cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a large center island with additional storage and casual seating beneath pendant lighting. A skylight floods the kitchen with natural light, creating a bright and cheerful space while helping reduce the need for daytime lighting.The guest bathroom is updated with with a modern vanity and tub/shower combination. The hallway provides an exceptional amount of storage, full-size washer and dryer and Solatube that keeps the area naturally illuminated for much of the day. Both bedrooms feature plush carpeting, plantation shutters, mirrored wardrobe doors, ceiling lighting, and upgraded paneled interior doors. The spacious primary en-suite includes an updated vanity and walk-in shower with glass enclosure. Located within the award-winning Laguna Woods Village, this exceptional home offers much more than beautiful living space—it offers an unmatched active adult lifestyle. Residents enjoy 2 championship golf courses, 5 swimming pools and spas, 7 clubhouses, tennis and pickleball courts, 3 fitness centers, an equestrian center, community transportation, RV parking, gardening centers, theatre, art studios, woodshop, and more than 250 clubs and social organizations. Just minutes from world-class shopping, fine dining, medical facilities & beautiful beaches! SEE VIRTUAL WALK-THRU TOUR