The feel of a custom home located in a prized area of beautiful Talega of San Clemente. 9 Calle Saltamontes is a show stopper: every room has been reimagined and improved with a designer's eye. From a unique iron staircase to gorgeous black custom doors to a modern functional mud room. Enter through the private entrance, you're greeted by a lovely stone courtyard & outdoor fireplace. Through the dutch door you'll see the dramatic iron staircase next to the upgraded sitting room. The complete reconfiguration of the dining and kitchen adds practicality, function and style. Double islands. Arch design with terra cotta backsplash over the 48" Wolf Range. Built-in refrigerator with custom cabinetry, new ice machine, water filtration, ample island seating, garage door appliance cabinets. Arched black doors frame the adjacent dining room. An open, reimagined family room with plastered fireplace and built-in hidden storage. Enjoy Southern California living with the sliding doors open to the private backyard with artificial turf, stunning firepit and outdoor dining space. Another fireplace, built-in BBQ & hidden outdoor TV make for ideal entertaining among mature trees. Modern lighting & luxury vinyl wood flooring set the elevated tone through out the home. A downstairs bedroom with renovated full bathroom. Completing the first floor will be your most-used space: an oversized mudroom with 5 floor-to-ceiling locker cabinets, command center, walk-in pantry, laundry room & added powder room. The cohesive upgrades continue upstairs among the four bedrooms. The primary suite with fresh, bright touches & brand new shower plus lovely walk-in closet. Three secondary bedrooms, one with built-in bunk bed. A useful bonus space currently used as a home office. Brand new, gorgeous bathroom with dual sink, warm-wood vanity, stylish bronze-trimmed mirrors & fixtures. Owned Tesla solar panels eliminate electricity bills. Water softener system. Located on a coveted street with no neighbors behind you. Walking distance to Vista Del Mar schools, popular Liberty Park & Talega trails. Take advantage of the great Talega amenities like resort pools, parks & HOA events year-round. A quick drive to quaint downtown San Clemente shops & restaurants and world famous beaches. You'll feel right at home in this one-of-a-kind property!