In the heart of La Cresta...SINGLE-STORY ESTATE ON 5 ACRES WITH POOL, CASITA & ENDLESS VIEWS! This Mediterranean-inspired home sits atop a view parcel on one of La Cresta's most desirable streets. Enter through the automatic gate & take the private drive to this stylish estate with LOW-MAINTENANCE grounds. The property is designed to offer an easy lifestyle with the Main house, Casita, Outdoor living room with fireplace & BBQ island all surrounding the sparkling pool, providing a lovely backyard entertainment area, where you will enjoy photo-worthy, unobstructed sunsets over the Cleveland National Forest. Watch the hills turn various shades of lavender every evening! Upon entering the stylish home through its charming courtyard, find 8-foot doors,10-foot+ ceilings, tons of natural light, an elegant dining room, separate game/living room, iron-adorned wine cellar & a unique indoor/outdoor bonus room w/modern roll-up door. This room can be used as an office, gym, craft room, media room &/or kids playroom, as it opens to the fenced side yard, currently housing a playground, chicken coop & potential garden. The primary suite, including two large closets, a soaking tub with view, double vanities & walk-in shower is nestled on one side of the house with direct access to the backyard and pool. The 3 large guest bedrooms are thoughtfully located on the other end of the home - all with direct bathroom access, great closets and big views. Enjoy creating meals in the Chefs' kitchen, which opens to the Great Room with fireplace & walls of windows. A few steps out back will lead to the detached Casita w/kitchenette & bathroom. Currently, it is being used as a home gym, but is versatile for other purposes, such as a private guest suite, office, art studio, theater, pool house, etc. The nicely finished 3-car garage includes a workshop area, half bath & enclosed storage room. This stunning view estate offers a stylish, rare "lock & leave" lifestyle. A MUST SEE! *****Santa Rosa Plateau: 5-acre minimum parcels (10-acre minimum. in SR West), just minutes to schools, restaurants, hospitals, grocery stores, 15 Fwy & Temecula Wine Country. Enjoy this peaceful ranch community w/no commercial businesses, robust social activities, miles of private community trails & 1000s of acres of Ecological Reserve...All less than 1.5 hours from LA, SD, OC, Palm Springs & Big Bear. Discover the country, yet convenient, lifestyle of La Cresta, Tenaja & the Communities of the Santa Rosa Plateau!