Spacious, functional, and lovingly maintained home conveniently located in the heart of Mission Viejo featuring THREE ground floor bedrooms and a spacious upstairs primary suite!  Form, function, captivating hillside and Saddleback Mountain views, open concept living, and MORE are waiting for you at 26771 Calle Maria!  Arrive to curb appeal, green space and separate entry where the extra wide entry hall provides the perfect “drop zone” for coats, shoes, backpacks, lunch boxes and more.  Continuing to the great room, the open concept kitchen and living room afford ample space for everyday living, entertaining, and beyond.  The heart of the home, the spacious kitchen features an oversized island with built in dining table seating, maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances, oven, electric range, abundant natural light, and unobstructed views.  A gas fireplace for cool nights and ceiling fan for summer days punctuate the generously sized living area, offering a place and a space for gatherings large and small.  Off the kitchen, a double door entry leads to a flexible space perfect for dining room (as it is currently configured) or, alternatively, a den, home office or 5th bedroom.  On the main floor, 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths (one hall bath and one en-suite) offer flexi