First time homeowner or ready to downsize? This affordable two-bedroom condo, situated in a privately gated community, is perfect for you! Just a short drive to South Coast Plaza with your favorite restaurants, shopping and so much more!  Centrally located within the community, this upper unit offers a light and bright setting, boasting a spacious living room with a wall of sliding windows that expands the versatility of the open floor plan, and floods the room with welcoming natural light. The efficient kitchen offers smooth granite counters that top the bright white cabinetry, with a newer range, dishwasher, microwave, and plentiful meal prep areas.  Casual dining counter plus separate adjacent dining area provides ideal entertaining possibilities.  Surprisingly spacious primary suite enjoys an inviting retreat, a wall-to-wall organized closet, plus a full en-suite bath. The second bedroom and full hall bath round out the well-designed area.  As a bonus, HVAC system is newly installed.  Desirable community amenities offered are a sparkling pool, bubbling spa, clubhouse, grassy lawn for play, and convenient nearby community laundry service.  One carport plus one open parking space, plus plentiful guest parking is nearby.  Gas, water and trash are included in the affordable HOA dues. Child-care needs?  Kinder Care Pre-School is just a short stroll around the corner.  Overall, this is an ideal property in an excellent location.