This beautiful & airy Tuscan style home is located in the distinctive and secure gated community of Turtle Ridge in Irvine, with 24 hour manned gates. Centered around a large custom-tiled courtyard the gardens boast water fountains in the front and side yard, plus a lily pond and volcanic wood burning fire pit in the backyard. The entry foyer, family room, dining room, & kitchen feature a spacious, open floor plan and sophisticated travertine floors, plus there's a light-filled front parlor or family room. Three French doors open up from the kitchen into the back covered courtyard. The family room has a upgraded working fireplace. The stylish kitchen is a chef's dream with granite countertops & a large island, built in high end appliances, plenty of pantry space & an enormous island. Breakfast area and countertop seating is great for casual dining. The laundry room with sink and cupboards is located upstairs for convenience. The Master Suite has a large office space, can also be used as a sitting room, as you enter. The Master bath has dual sinks with a separate vanity station, dual shower, separate soaking tub, & walk in closets for both her and him. The master bedroom also features it a second floor balcony which has a view of Catalina Island on a clear day. This house is on a cul-de-sac and large lot, it is very private. It is in the award winning Irvine Unified School district zoned for University High school and Vista Verde Elementary (Kindergarten-8th grade).