Welcome to 3 Eric St. Ladera Ranch . This Gorgeous view home is located within the exclusive, guard gated enclave of Covenant Hills in incomparable Ladera Ranch. Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac street, its backyard overlooks Arroyo Park and natural open space. Located within the Montanez neighborhood, this colonial estate offers 5 bedrooms (1 junior downstairs, with all bedrooms en-suite), 5.5 bathrooms, a bonus room , a home office, and a 2 car garage with space for storage. Once inside this designer home, enjoy custom woodwork and neutral colors. Light streams in showcasing a dramatic living room. Carefully chosen upgrades throughout the home include crown molding, surround sound, and upgraded lighting. The formal dining room can seat 10-12 guests and has French doors to your private courtyard for alfresco entertaining. In the heart of the home you will find a gourmet kitchen with granite counters, a grand island with breakfast counter space and top of the line SS appliances. The dine-in kitchen opens to the family room graced by a striking fireplace with a custom built-in for the TV. Upstairs, enjoy the large bonus room which is perfect for a kids’ playroom, movie theater or a dedicated space for the kids to do homework. The luxurious master suite is large enough for all your furniture as well as a loveseat to create a retreat and has a balcony to enjoy the views. The sumptuous master bath has a soaking tub and separate shower and there is an oversized walk-in closet. The backyard boasts a covered patio and a pool size yard that is already plumbed and ready for a pool (permits expired). Covenant Hills and Ladera Ranch feature rich amenities and include 4 beautiful clubhouses, endless pools, parks, biking trails, tot lots and some of Orange County’s finest and award winning schools. Ladera Ranch features some of southern California’s finest architecture amidst the charm & safety of a small town, and is close to all that Orange County has to offer. With almost 3,900 square feet of casual elegance, living space, and a secluded lot of over 7,500 sq.ft. this truly is an amazing opportunity and priced way under comps !