"Monterey" co-op - one of Laguna Wood's popular cottage-style floorplans - 2BD/1BA, no one above or below and high ceiling in the living room. This end unit is close to the carport and has lots of landscape space for your green thumb if desired! Beautiful walk-up features large greenbelt in front with beautiful palm trees. Interior upgrades include dual pane windows and skylights in kitchen and bath. Covered, tiled front patio with extended vinyl covering and large storage closet. Inviting front door has dutch-door style opening windows. Kitchen area is brightened thanks to a skylight, has several components maintained by the HOA and houses a large storage area. Brand new refrigerator just installed. Comfortable living room enjoys high ceiling and 2 large west facing windows for nice sun filtered by the large tree in front! Guest and primary bedrooms are on separate end for privacy - both have lots of closet space and primary bedroom has mirrored closet doors. Another skylight provides natural brightness for the bathroom with a large vanity and cut-out bath-tub that now serves as a step in shower. Carport contains upper and lower storage cabinets. This mostly original property is ready for your updates and provides a great foundation and location to create your Laguna Woods home! This great home is located close to Gate 5 and in the same area with Clubhouse 4 to explore your artistic side with art and craft workrooms and classes through Saddleback College Emeritus Institute in addition to a lap swim pool. In addition, you'll enjoy all the amenities of Laguna Woods including pickleball, affordable golf on two courses, beautiful golf starter clubhouse with cafe and bar, tennis, gyms, horse stables, pools, library, theater, computer workrooms and classes, gardening plots, free bus service in and around the community plus golf cart accessible pathways to shopping areas and clubhouses. Great location close to shopping and just a short drive to Laguna Beach or the freeway.