3 saratoga

Welcome to 3 Saratoga, a beautifully upgraded 5-bedroom (which includes one downstairs with a walk-in closet), 3-bathroom, 3 car garage home located in the 24 hrs. guard-gated community of Dove Canyon, within the award-winning Capistrano Unified School District in South Orange County. This meticulously maintained residence sits on a pool-sized lot and showcases a blend of modern convenience with timeless elegance. The home features an open floor plan with soaring high ceilings, creating a bright and airy ambiance throughout. Solid hardwood floors flow seamlessly through the main living areas, stairs, and all bedrooms. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, equipped with Viking appliances, a Subzero refrigerator, Quartzite countertops, a stunning large Quartzite island with seating and soft-close drawers accented by Restoration Hardware chrome pendulum lights, a hidden coffee bar, and updated LED recessed lighting. The family room is highlighted by a floor-to-ceiling custom white fireplace with Carrera marble accents, a no-log glass rock gas insert, and built-in under-TV storage. Other features include wider baseboards, custom crown molding, plantation shutters, and Hunter Douglas blinds throughout. Secondary bathrooms include luxurious upgrades such as Carrera marble showers, seamless glass enclosures, custom cabinetry, and Kohler turbo-flush toilets. But there is more. For efficiency solar-assisted SMART HVAC system, newer garage doors, an oversized hot water heater, freshly painted outdoor surfaces, boxed eaves for fire prevention, a plumbed Weber natural gas grill, and an upgraded sprinkler system. With its modern conveniences, elegant design, and expansive yard ready for entertaining, this home offers the perfect blend of style and functionality in one of the area's most sought-after communities. Residents of Dove Canyon enjoy resort-style amenities, including an Olympic-sized pool, multiple tennis and pickleball courts, a kids' playground, a full-size basketball court, and access to hiking and mountain biking trails. The community is also home to the exclusive Dove Canyon Golf Club, where memberships are available, offering access to golf, dining, and social events.