Welcome to 135 Medano in Rancho Mission Viejo, a pool home that checks the boxes buyers are actively looking for in Esencia right now. This Sterling floor plan gives you 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a loft, and a great floorplan in the award-winning community of Rancho Mission Viejo. From the moment you walk in, the space opens up into a true great room concept with an open flow between the living, dining, and kitchen. The six-panel stacking doors are a standout feature, creating that indoor-outdoor connection buyers love and instantly making the home feel bigger, brighter, and more functional. The kitchen is exactly what you'd expect in a home like this. Clean white cabinetry, quartz countertops, a large center island, Bosch double ovens, a five-burner gas range with hood, and a dedicated cappuccino station. It's designed to look sharp and function well, which is exactly what today's buyers respond to. Throughout the home, you'll notice the details that matter: LVP flooring, plantation shutters, custom built-ins, and remote-controlled roller shades. It all comes together in a way that feels cohesive and move-in ready, not pieced together. Upstairs, the primary suite delivers the space and feel buyers want. The bathroom has been upgraded with floor-to-ceiling tile, dual vanities, quartz counters, and a walk-in shower that feels clean and modern. You also get an upgraded laundry room and a loft that gives you flexibility, whether that's a home office, second living space, or media area. The backyard is where this home really separates itself. You've got a saltwater pool and spa, built-in BBQ with dual refrigerators and a beer tap, fire pit, covered seating, and a usable lawn space. It's set up for both entertaining and everyday use, with a layout that flows naturally from the inside out. Additional upgrades include a finished garage with epoxy flooring and custom cabinetry, a 21-panel solar system, EV charger wiring, and EVO Smart Home technology with whole-home Wi-Fi, video doorbell, smart thermostat, garage control, entry lock, and lighting control. Exclusive to Rancho Mission Viejo residents are all amenities in the Villages of Sendero, Esencia, Rienda, and future Villages. There are community amenities for all from breath-taking resort-style pools and spas, Esencia school K-8, community farms, fitness centers, guest house, putting green, bocce ball courts, tennis and pickle ball courts, playgrounds, coffee shop, fire pits, an arcade and so much more!