Welcome to 35 St. Mays, a beautifully upgraded carriage-style Ladera Ranch townhome offering 1,498 square feet, 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, plus a private patio-balcony and Newer HVAC! This thoughtfully designed home lives like a single story with all main living spaces conveniently located on the second floor and no neighbors above or below. The gourmet kitchen features upgraded quartz-style counters, upgraded cabinetry, a spacious center island, stainless steel appliances, under-cabinet lighting, a built-in desk, newer garbage disposal, updated drain plumbing beneath the kitchen sink, and is open to the Family Room/Great Room. The light filled great room boasts vaulted ceilings with sliding glass doors that open to a private patio balcony offering peek mountain views and a partial view of the spectacular Fourth of July fireworks at nearby Founders Park. A separate dining area and the built-in office niche provide flexible living spaces and the home features recessed lighting, ceiling fans, and laminate wood flooring throughout with no carpet. The spacious primary suite features a walk-in closet, dual sinks, and walk-in shower, while the secondary bedroom enjoys direct access to the patio through sliding glass doors which fill the room with natural light. An inside laundry closet is conveniently located on the main living level and the first floor features a welcoming entry with direct access to the attached carport and one-car garage plus a freshly painted stairwell and under-stair storage with new hard-surface flooring. Home upgrades include a newer HVAC system with overflow safety shutoff and upgraded Lennox Healthy Climate MERV 16 Filtration, newer water heater, Nest thermostat, whole-house water softener and filtration system, Cat-5 Ethernet wiring throughout, added exhaust fan in the primary bath, and washer, dryer, & refrigerator are included. Perfectly situated in one of Ladera Ranch's most vibrant neighborhoods, this home is surrounded by parks, pools, playgrounds, clubhouses, sports courts, walking trails, Halloween trick or treating galore, and a true sense of community where neighbors gather and children play. Enjoy an easy walk to award-winning schools and multiple parks and pools including: Poet's Park, Cherry Plunge Park, Terramor Aquatic Park, Ladera Skate Park, Oso Grande Elementary, Ladera Middle, Avendale Clubhouse, Public Library, and Founders Park - home to the weekly Farmers Market and annual Fourth of July Festival and Fireworks.