Expansive home in the Montelena community of Rancho Bernardo! Walking through the entry, you step down into the living room with its 2 story ceiling, dramatic windows on each side of the gas fireplace and sightlines through to the backyard pool. The dining room is open to the living room and has sliding glass doors to the backyard. The family room has a beautiful herringbone wood floor, gas brick fireplace, wet bar, lots of natural light and is open to the kitchen. The sizeable kitchen has a corner sink with 2 windows, tile counter tops, rich wood cabinets, extensive storage and considerable counterspace including a peninsula with seating for 4. The downstairs bedroom with french doors to the front patio and nearby full bath offer the possibility of single floor living. Moving up the dramatic staircase to the second floor, you enter the primary suite through double doors. The wood beamed vaulted ceiling, corner windows, 3 mirrored closets and sitting room area create a calm retreat. The sitting area can easily be converted into a 5th bedroom. The primary bath has a double vanity, generous tiled shower and soaker tub below a bright window. Both additional bedrooms have large windows with a window seat under one and built in shelves below the other. The hall bath is easily accessible to both bedrooms. The fully fenced backyard has a pool and jacuzzi surrounded by mature landscaping, a raised patio perfect for dining and a sideyard with artificial grass. Located in the distinguished Poway Unified School District and includes a membership to the amenities of the RB Swim & Tennis Club. Close to San Dieguito River Park, shopping, restaurants and easy freeway access.