BEAUTIFULLY UPGRADED MADRID CASA SARGA HOME WITH POTENTIAL FOR DOWNSTAIRS SIXTH BEDROOM OPTION AND POOL-SIZED ENTERTAINER'S BACKYARD! Welcome to two hundred sixty-eight forty-one Salinas Lane, nestled in the highly desirable Madrid South community of Mission Viejo. This stunning home welcomes you with soaring vaulted ceilings, a sweeping staircase, a formal living room, and an abundance of natural light streaming through expansive windows. The home features a soft, neutral color palette and stylish wood-look tile flooring. The beautifully remodeled kitchen showcases quartz countertops, white shaker cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a walk-in pantry, and a convenient eat-in breakfast counter, all complemented by a picturesque window overlooking the backyard. The kitchen opens seamlessly to the family room with a cozy fireplace and sits adjacent to the dining room, creating an ideal layout for both everyday living and entertaining. Step outside to your meticulously maintained, pool-sized backyard, an entertainer's dream, complete with a built-in barbecue, multiple seating areas, a fire pit, and a large open lawn with low-maintenance artificial turf. Upstairs, you will find luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout; there is no carpet. The spacious primary suite offers a large walk-in closet and an en-suite bathroom with dual sink vanity and a walk-in shower. Four additional bedrooms, a generous linen closet, and a secondary bathroom with dual sinks and a tub/shower combination featuring subway tile complete the upper level. Additional highlights include a new electrical panel; electric vehicle ready two-hundred twenty Volt outlets in garage; Google Nest smart thermostat; security cameras; an option for a downstairs sixth bedroom; indoor laundry; and a spacious three-car garage with convenient storage cabinets and epoxy flooring. Inquire for information about multiple school options unique to this neighborhood. Enjoy your Lake Mission Viejo membership with swimming; barbecues; fishing; boat and paddleboard rentals; concerts and events. Just a short stroll away is Sierra Recreation Center with multiple membership options to the pool; spa; water slide; fitness center; and more as well as walking and biking trails: Mission Viejo Country Club: the five freeway: shopping: restaurants: and only ten to fifteen minute drive to world-class beaches: five-star resorts: Laguna Beach: Dana Point Harbor: the Lantern District & MORE! Welcome Home!