19 Whitewood, Irvine CA 92612 | $1,988,000

Welcome to a unique opportunity in the heart of sought-after University Park. This rare, DETACHED, light-filled residence in Village II features an inviting private front courtyard and a large backyard open to an expansive HOA-maintained greenbelt. This rarely available open-air floor plan seldom comes to market. This home effortlessly blends comfort, style, and convenience. A dramatic two-story, double-door entry creates an impressive arrival, leading to a home featuring high ceilings, two fireplaces, a formal living room, a family room, and a dedicated dining room with a buffet cabinet. Recent upgrades include newer dual-pane windows and sliders, custom wood sliding doors to the patio and balcony, updated bathrooms, a refreshed kitchen, fresh interior paint, new flooring, new baseboards, new raised panel interior doors and hardware, new light fixtures, a new water heater, and a garage with fresh epoxied floors and a new roll-up garage door. Need a main-level bedroom? The formal dining room offers the potential to create a downstairs bedroom and full bath or a private office with a separate entrance to suit evolving lifestyle needs. Just across the greenbelt from this home, you can enjoy a resort-style pool, spa, tennis and more -- close but not too close -- all while maintaining a quiet residential setting. The local library, Montessori school, University Park Elementary School, and parks/playgrounds are all located just a short block away. University Park Community also offers several pools, parks, lush greenbelts, scenic walking paths, open spaces and nearby shopping, c