Experience the ultimate in luxury and convenience encompassing this extensively and thoughtfully renovated residence in the beautifully maintained gated Bungalows at Escala community. This rarely available 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom open floorplan lives like a single-family home, offering privacy and serenity located in the center of town, while just minutes from all San Diego has to offer. Enjoy gardening or relaxing in your private gated backyard with no homes behind you, surrounded by mature landscaping and peaceful panoramic hillside views. Interior highlights include a new kitchen with high end KitchenAid appliances, a built-in under counter microwave drawer, a large kitchen island, under cabinet lighting, lighted soft close drawers, and quartz countertops. A large walk-in pantry with under stair storage area and a new full sized LG washer and dryer with cabinets and a butcher block folding counter provide extra storage. Stunning wide plank, wire brushed French Oak flooring meticulously installed throughout the home with matching custom wood stairs and handrails. Warm yourself by the oversized fireplace adorned with a wood mantle and rustic limestone facing. The spacious primary bedroom features a new bathroom with a large walk-in tiled shower, triple shower heads, built-in bench seat, a freestanding soaking tub, and a concrete surface double sink vanity. Hand troweled walls and ceilings, and recessed lighting on dimmer switches throughout. 3rd bedroom is currently showcased as a fabulous custom lighted walk-in closet, easily converted back to bedroom use if preferred.