8551 Palermo Drive, Huntington Beach, California 92646

Located just minutes away from the world famous, white sand beaches of Surf City USA, this nicely upgraded & expanded, 2 story home has 5 beds(w/ potential for a DOWNSTAIRS bed), 2¾ baths, a 3 car garage w/room for RV&BOAT parking & is situated on a large, interior tract, cul-de-sac lot in the La Cuesta tract.The curb appeal starts w/the manicured front yard w/planters, stacked stone pillars & a Dutch door entrance.Entering the home, you are greeted by wood floors & upgraded baseboards throughout, as well as a formal dining room w/a pass-through to the kitchen, a large bay window & crown molding.Open to the dining area is a family room w/a gas fireplace, recessed lighting, 2 sliders to the backyard w/plantation shutters & a full bath w/ a shower/tub & direct access to the attached 3-car garage.The kitchen has a large center island w/a breakfast bar, plenty of white shaker style cabinetry w/soft closing drawers & lighted cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances including a 5-burner gas cooktop w/a vented hood, a dishwasher w/2 drawers & a built-in double oven with a warming drawer, mosaic tile backsplash, recessed & pendant lighting.Off the kitchen there is a bar area w/a stainless steel wine fridge, built-in wine shelving & granite countertops.Completely open to the kitchen is a living room w/vaulted ceilings, 2 skylights, a gas brick fireplace w/a raised hearth, a large entertainment center w/cabinetry, 2 sliders to the backyard & a ceiling fan.The backyard has a grass area, lush landscaping & a patio.Back inside, the designer touches continue upstairs where there are 5 beds w/a combination of wood/carpet floors, dual pane windows, scraped ceilings & recessed lighting.The owner’s suite has crown molding, a walk-in closet w/wood floors (can be converted back to a bedroom), an en-suite bath w/porcelain tile floors, dual vanity sinks, quartz countertops & a step-in shower.The secondary beds share a full hallway bath w/a shower/tub.Other highlights include dual pane windows throughout, a/c & central heating, water softener system, Nest thermostat & multiple skylights.Only steps away, Langenbeck park & playground. Close to exceptional schools, including Newland elementary, a short bike ride to beaches & the fine dining, entertainment & shops at Main St & Pacific City!Also nearby is south coast plaza, Costco, HB central park, library & senior center, HB sports complex, the equestrian center, Mile Square park & golf course, the OC fair grounds & much more!Easy access to freeways & PCH.