2198 Via Mariposa E UNIT D, Laguna Woods, CA 92637

2BD/2BA remodeled and expanded “New Valencia” CONDO - this is the highly coveted “cottage” style home with no steps and no one above or below AND financing options since it is a condo! Lush landscaping abounds in this quiet, secluded location. Lovely entryway feels like walking into your own secret garden through 3 private bougainvillea covered arbors. Enter the large front patio with tiled flooring and large storage closets housing a newer full size water heater. Solid wood entry door with leaded glass insert, locking screen door & awning over the entry lead you into this remodeled home with a California coastal vibe, incorporating soothing ocean-inspired colors! You’ll find dual pane windows, 3 energy efficient, zoned mini-splits, smooth ceilings, custom window blinds, crown & base moldings, paneled interior doors with modern hardware and consistent laminate flooring. Spacious living area features built-in shelving storage, remote honeycomb blinds and tree-filled outlook from the large windows. This room flows to the open kitchen with newer cabinets incorporating soft close drawers/cabinets, slide-out shelves & lazy susans, quartz counters with subway tile backsplash, large stainless farmhouse sink, recessed lights, white appliances including new side-by-side refrigerator with ice maker and window looking out to the patio. The adjacent dining space has a ceiling fan and leads into the former atrium area that has been turned into a bright, multi-functional office/den/dining area brightened by 2 large skylights with blinds for the hot days and ceiling fan. Retractable fabric-type sliding panel blinds to close off on the dining room side and custom shaker sliding doors with frosted glass to provide privacy for the guest suite. One of the great features of this condo is that it has been re-configured to include 2 en-suite bedrooms. The smaller guest bedroom has its own mini-split, mirrored closet doors with organizers plus a beautiful bathroom with marble-topped floating vanity, oversized marble shower with frameless doors, Solartube and tile flooring. This bathroom contains a door to access from the hallway as well, and stacked washer/dryer is housed in the hallway closet. The large primary suite features a window looking out to the patio, closet with mirrored doors and organizers and a 2nd stunning bathroom with a beautiful floating vanity, oversized shower - this one with a seat - and frameless glass door, Solartube and tile floors. SEE VIDEO!!