233 Petunia Ct, San Marcos, CA 92069

Some houses have a view from the living room. This one has San Marcos from almost every room in the house. Perched at the top of the hill on a quiet cul-de-sac, 233 Petunia Ct sits where the street ends and the panorama begins. Wash dishes at the kitchen sink and watch the hills change color. Wake up in the primary suite to a sweeping look across the valley. The backyard is the front row, with a flat grassy yard, open iron fencing that never blocks the view, a raised deck made for sunset hour, and a patio built for outdoor dinners. Inside, 2,493 square feet have been done right: wide-plank flooring throughout, a remodeled white kitchen with quartz counters and stainless appliances, and an open main level where the kitchen, family room, and fireplace all share the same daylight and the same view. Upstairs, the floor plan is smarter than most. A bonus room at the top of the stairs separates the primary suite from the three secondary bedrooms. Privacy for the adults, a hangout zone for...