28556 Malabar RD Lake Forest, CA 92679

Premium former model home in the hilltop community of Portola Hills- expansive views of hills, city lights and a peek-a-boo view of Catalina Island. Tropical landscaping from front to back, you will love the privacy of your very own private heated pool and cascading waterfall into the built in spa. With nearly 3200 sqft of living space, this 4-bedroom entertainment home is a rare find with each bedroom having its own private bath area including a main floor bedroom. Partial Pex re-pipe, new exterior paint, all bathrooms fully remodeled with new toilets and frameless showers. Upon entry from the courtyard, a large foyer with cathedral ceilings and a grand staircase greets you. The first level boasts a formal living room and dining room with picturesque windows, a main floor bedroom with its own private walk-in shower, plus a separate powder room for guests. The large gourmet kitchen has state of the art appliances which include a Dacor range with rising ventilation, Jenn-Air oven, wine refrigerator and dishwasher, granite countertops, large pantry, lighted cabinetry, soft closing features on the drawers and cabinets. The family room and open kitchen create a large great room that has access to the rear yard. Enjoy the abundance of windows with views! The second level boasts a primary suite that has its own private deck and separate spiral staircase, two-way fireplace in the sitting area with a built-in bookcase, dual mirrored closets and a spa-like en suite with a pedestal tub, large walk-in shower and separate vanities. The skylight brightens the primary suite. Two large secondary bedrooms share a Jack-n-Jill bathroom with dual vanities. Additionally, there is a 4th full bathroom on the second level plus a large loft that can easily be converted to a very large 5th bedroom. You will enjoy entertaining your guests in this spectacular home which is situated in the highly sought after Estates neighborhood. The lush backyard is equipped with a built-in barbecue with bar seating, an outdoor fireplace, pebble-tec pool and adjoining spa with waterfall, private stairs leading to the primary suite, outdoor lighting and tropical landscaping. Brand new epoxy flooring in the 3-car garage. New garage doors, tankless water heater, Ring security doorbell, and newer double pained windows throughout. Located just 18 miles to the airport; 15 miles to Laguna Beach. THIS HOME FEELS LIKE A RETREAT WITH ITS PRIVACY, LUSH LANDSCAPING AND OPEN FLOORPLAN!