Why travel far to a tropical vacation when you can enjoy a lush retreat at your own home? 18571 Mariposa Dr is a spectacular single-story estate nestled in the highly desirable neighborhood of Villa Park. An entertainer's dream, the fully updated home spans approximately 4,190 sqft of open living on a private 20,040 sqft flat lot lined with vibrant foliage and ten mature fruit trees. The house features 5 bedrooms, an upstairs office with courtyard views, a loft, three full bathrooms and a 3-car garage. The moment you step onto the property you notice the attention to detail with the beautifully manicured front yard, a peaceful courtyard featuring an inground, 120 sqft tiled fountain. Step across a bridge to enter double, 8ft doors that open to a generous living room with high ceilings and a view of the tropical gardens that surround the pool's waterfalls. As you step to the right you will find 3 bedrooms, a shared bath and the owners suite. The suite offers a casual elegance that brings the outdoors in with a renovated bathroom that includes a unique glass enclosed indoor shower that opens to a private retreat with an outdoor shower.The upgraded bathroom also has a gorgeous claw-foot soaking tub, a walk-in closet with built-in dressers and access to the attic and extra closet space above. The exquisitely upgraded interior presents an open floor plan with a large living room and dual-sided fireplace connecting to the great room, dining room, butler's pantry, full bar with ice maker and sink, temperature-controlled wine room, and office. The chef in the family will flourish in the kitchen that contains high-end stainless-steel appliances, an architecturally beautiful copper range hood, custom cabinetry, walk-in pantry, and a center island. The wraparound backyard boasts a sparkling pool with a large reef ledge, rock waterfall and slide, another waterfall that cascades into a 6-person spa, and 2 custom fire pits. With year-round blue skies, enjoy an outdoor living room outfitted with two cable televisions and upscale outdoor kitchen and bar that includes a Lynx Pro BBQ with two burners, ceiling fans, refrigerator & storage. When the evening cools down, stay cozy with 2 infrared ceiling-mounted heaters and if that's not enough, the backyard also features a lighted basketball court along with a shed for extra storage. This is the perfect family home in the highly desirable Villa Park with award-winning schools, easy freeway access and the walkable town center.