$1,100,000

With no rear neighbors and open hillside rising just beyond the back fence, 880 Shepard Crest Drive offers elegance and privacy. This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home opens through double doors to a dramatic two-story foyer, with hardwood flooring continuing through most of the main level and second story. The open floor plan, perfect for entertaining, features formal living and dining rooms, a separate main-floor office and a spacious family room with fireplace. The kitchen offers abundant oak cabinetry, a center island, mission-style tile and premium appliances including a Viking oven and cooktop, a brand-new Bosch dishwasher and brand-new Fisher & Paykel refrigerator. A separate remodeled laundry room features matching tile, an expansive white oak counter, additional cabinetry, and a large utility sink. Upstairs, the generous primary suite includes vaulted ceilings, a sitting area, two walk-in closets and a spacious bath with dual sinks, soaking tub, separate shower, new tile and shower enclosure. Two additional bedrooms and the fourth bedroom, currently configured as an open loft, complete the upper level. Outside, the Italian-inspired garden is a standout, with mature olive and cypress trees, a hand-carved French trough fountain, expansive paver patio and oversized planters that create a private, shaded setting for outdoor living, complete with a gas line for an outdoor barbecue. The backyard also offers direct access to a walking path, creating an easy connection to the surrounding foothills and nearby trail network. Additional highlights include a three-car garage, plantation-style shutters, crown molding and a newer two-stage air-conditioning system installed approximately one year ago. Set near the South Corona foothills, the home is in a quiet neighborhood convenient to the Skyline Drive trail system. The neighborhood has a friendly, small-town feel, with schools nearby and access to major commuter routes.