172 Palencia ,
Irvine, CA 92618

Welcome to 172 Palencia, a beautiful free-standing home with no common walls in the elegant and highly desirable 55+ gated community of Travata in Irvine. This home has been extensively upgraded to make every day living a joy. Through the entry is a light-filled great room with soaring ten foot ceilings and lovely multi-colored flowers blooming outside every window. The chef’s kitchen features upscale appliances, a spacious granite island with multiple seating and stunning hanging lights, and a nearby dining area. The living room opens to a covered open-air California Room through screened, stacking doors that bring the outside in. The main floor has two bedrooms: a large primary suite with an ensuite soaking tub, walk-in shower, dual vanities and huge walk-in closet; and a second sizeable bedroom adjacent to a bathroom with a walk-in shower. A convenient laundry room with storage completes the main floor. Upstairs is a spacious, light-filled bonus room and half bath that offer unlimited options for a third sleeping area, family room and/or home office. The California Room with lighting and dual fans creates a private, comfortable year-round haven for lounging and entertaining, overlooking lovely fully-irrigated and low maintenance landscaping. The two-car garage is any homeowner’s dream of enclosed custom storage cabinets on all sides, as well as an overhead storage rack and EV 220v charging station. A second refrigerator is included in the garage. The elegance of the Travata clubhouse and grounds is unmatched, with its welcoming lounges, meeting and activity rooms, fitness center, grand pool, spa, fire pit, outdoor BBQ area, billiard table, pickleball and bocce courts, and much more. The community offers a wide selection of activities and classes for a fulfilling and active lifestyle. The Woodbury Shopping Center is less than two miles away, with Ralph’s, Trader Joe’s, Home Depot, and many other shops, banks and dining options. Major medical facilities are also within two miles. Come and see this exceptional home and community for yourself!