Located near school, parks and 241 tollroad access, you can't beat the location of this fabulous townhouse style home! Nestled in the hills of the desirable Melinda Heights area of Rancho Santa Margarita, this property is in the well maintained community of Sausalito homes with it's own association pool & spa. Upgraded kitchen with stone counters, custom tile work and designer cabinetry also has a cozy breakfast nook area. The kitchen also opens to the formal dining area that can handle entertaining size dining sets. The living room has dramatic soaring ceilings and a fireplace with custom tile. There is a coveted downstairs bedroom and bathroom with stall shower. Also, the interior laundry room has direct access to the 2 car garage. Upstairs holds two en suite bedrooms - the spacious main suite features coffered ceilings, lots of closet space, stall shower and large soaking tub. The secondary suite is is good size as well. Plenty of storage in the upstairs linen pantry as well as the deep closet downstairs. Outside, enjoy the private backyard patio with plenty of space to BBQ, play or entertain. Award winning Melinda Heights Elementary school is conveniently located across the street from the complex with Altisima park & pool just a short distance away. Plenty of nearby access to O'Neill park for hiking and biking. Tract is both FHA & VA loan approved!