Breathtaking westerly views from this prestigious Wellington neighborhood of The Lakes. This 4 yr new, 4,103sf. sanctuary sits elevated/“canyon side” boasting 5 beds/4.5 baths in the distinguished guard-gated community offering natural open spaces, lakes, and hiking trails. Enjoy a modern interior with a gourmet kitchen, oversized center island, and a wall of La Cantina-style doors opening to stunning sunset views. The outdoor oasis features a California room with a fireplace, an in ground 8-ft pool, and spa, elevated fire pit seating area, and turf area for play. Smart living with solar panels, home automation, and EV charging. Located in the top-rated Poway Unified School District, close to shopping, dining, beaches, and more, this home blends luxury and convenience for an unparalleled living experience. A modern interior combines a spacious great room that connects to a gourmet kitchen with gorgeous white shaker thermofoil cabinets, light gray quartz countertops, an oversized center island with ample counter seating, expanded walk-in pantry and GE Monogram stainless steel appliances including refrigerator, mini wine refrigerator, microwave, two ovens and a six-burner gas stove. The great room has a wall of eight sliders that can be hidden within the walls to open the room to the outside. The dining room is adjacent to the kitchen. The main level includes a two-story foyer, coat closet, a half bathroom, one bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet, and a second bedroom with a walk-in closet that could be used as a home office. The upstairs includes a resort-style primary suite with dual vanities, a large walk-in glass shower with two shower heads, a soaking tub, lots of built-in drawers for clothing, and a spacious master closet. The primary suite has its own private balcony that offers gorgeous views of sunsets over The Crosby and Rancho Santa Fe. There is a fourth sizable front bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet as well as a fifth bedroom with access to the fourth full bathroom. The second level boasts a laundry room and a generous bonus room/loft perfect for a home theater, game room, playroom or workout room with access to the front balcony. Custom-built closets are located in the master bedroom and bedrooms with en-suites. Most windows and doors include faux wood blinds, screen roller shades, and electric shades that can be operated on a timer (app) or with a remote. Among the features of this move-in ready home are solar panels, pendant lights, ceiling fans, in the integrated home automation, Wi-Fi in every room, dedicated 240V EV charging plug in large garage and luxury vinyl plank flooring and carpet. This home is an entertainer's dream and features an impressive outdoor living space including a California room with a fireplace, elevated fire pit seating area with epic views of the gorgeous Southern California sunsets, the mountains and the new lake. This private oasis has an 8 foot deep inground pool, baja shelf, spa and turf area for kids and dogs. Owners added a glass fence to maintain unobstructed views overlooking The Crosby and Rancho Santa Fe. This resort-like yard features string lights that hang over the seating area and includes a visually stunning privacy screen. The side yard can be used for additional seating or a play area (owners used to have a skateboard ½ pipe there). Front driveway was expanded with pavers to accommodate six cars and the yard was professionally landscaped to require minimal maintenance and water.