RARE OPPORTUNITY to own a home in The Colony, a private gated community of just 28 homes in the foothills of Orange. The property has panoramic northern views of the hills from the back yard, the family room, the dining room and upstairs bedrooms. On the lower level, the home features a downstairs primary bedroom with an en suite full bathroom, a formal dining room, a formal living room and a spacious kitchen with an eating area that opens to a family room with a fireplace. There is also a half bathroom and a laundry room. The upper level features 3 bedrooms, one of which is a loft that is currently used as an office, and one full bathroom. High quality cement tile roof. Pex pipes throughout. * There is an additional lot/parcel adjacent to the back of the property that is also available for purchase. The lot measures 1738 sq. ft. but it has no street access. The APN for the lot is 379-161-45. * Two car direct access garage. Attic storage with flooring accessible from closet. The back yard area has Meyer lemon, lime and Satsuma tangerine trees. Located within the enrollment boundaries of Linda Vista Elementary, Santiago Charter Middle School and El Modena High School. The property is a cosmetic fixer in need of updating and renovating, as well as some repairs. *** PLEASE SEE PRIVATE REMARKS ***