This home is located in one of Rancho Santa Margarita's premier communities in the Melinda Heights area that offer impeccable amenities. Perfectly situated within the Sausalito complex, this is a great opportunity to rebuild your ideal home. Still in original condition, this 3 bedroom - 2.5 bathroom property features cathedral ceilings that easily invites the natural light in. The generously sized kitchen with its own informal dining area is perfectly placed within the floor-plan and flows seamlessly to the formal dining room. The family room is enhanced by a fireplace and has direct access to a private backyard. The nicely sized master suite is complimented by a large master bathroom with a separate walk-in shower and soaking tub. There is an additional generously sized en-suite bedroom upstairs. Plus: a main-floor bedroom, two car garage with direct access and an inside laundry room. RSM offers plenty of biking and hiking trails, the Rancho Santa Margarita Lake with its own Beach Club. This home offers a central location within RSM which is near shopping, dining and the highly rated Melinda Heights Elementary.