Actually, you can have it all! With this private gated estate on nearly 5 flat acres with pool, solar, and flexible bonus space. Sprawling single-level home tucked in the scenic hills, surrounded by mature oaks, tall palms, and mountain views. This private retreat offers space, style, and functionality in one. Inside, vaulted ceilings with skylights fill the home with natural light. The open floor plan flows from the formal entry to multiple living areas, two fireplaces, and a designer kitchen with stainless appliances, modern cabinetry, mosaic tile, and a picture window overlooking the pool. Seamless indoor-outdoor living connects you to the covered patio, manicured lawn, and a resort-style pool with an elevated spa, all framed by stonework, string lights, and lush privacy landscaping. Multiple outdoor lounge areas lift the outdoor experience, making every corner of the property feel like a personal retreat. The primary suite features a spa-style bath, soaking tub, walk-in shower, dual vanities, and a large walk-in closet. A finished 900 sqft RV barn with French doors and a private patio makes an ideal future guest space. Nearby is a mini red barn and fenced paddock, perfect for animals or gardens. Additional features include solar, wood-style floors, a fully upgraded laundry room with quartz counters and custom cabinetry, a stylish guest bath, BBQ area, fenced acreage, gated entry with keypad, and sweeping views. This is where everyday life meets weekend retreat. Private, peaceful, and just minutes from shops, schools, and freeway access. Welcome to 10148 Rayford Drive, a private estate tucked into the scenic hills of Escondido. Set on nearly five acres of flat, fully usable land, this gated single-level home blends space, serenity, and style in one of San Diego County’s most versatile lifestyle properties. Surrounded by mature oaks, soaring palms, and panoramic mountain views, the setting feels worlds away while remaining just minutes from schools, shopping, and freeway access. Inside, vaulted ceilings and skylights fill the home with natural light. A formal entry opens to expansive living and family rooms, each with its own modern fireplace and comfortable, flowing layout. Sightlines stretch across the main spaces, giving the home a spacious yet cohesive feel that supports both connection and calm. At the heart of the home is a designer kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, modern cabinetry, mosaic tile backsplash, and a wide picture window that looks out over the pool. Just beyond the kitchen is a stylish bar with stone accents, recessed lighting, and display shelving, ideal for hosting or winding down in comfort. Seamless indoor-outdoor flow leads from the main living areas to a fully covered patio, manicured lawn, and multiple outdoor lounge zones. The resort-style pool is surrounded by natural stonework and lush landscaping, and an elevated spa with a waterfall edge offers a relaxing focal point for the space. String lighting above creates a warm, inviting ambiance, perfect for quiet evenings or lively gatherings. The primary suite is a peaceful retreat, complete with a spa-style bathroom offering a soaking tub, walk-in shower, dual vanities, private water closet, and a spacious walk-in closet. Additional bedrooms are generously sized, and the guest bathroom has been fully remodeled with designer tile and updated fixtures. A large laundry room adds both function and style, with quartz counters, a deep sink, and ample cabinetry. Toward the rear of the property is a finished RV barn with French doors, a private patio, and matching exterior finish. While not permitted as a dwelling unit, it makes an excellent space for a studio, gym, office, or future guest quarters. Nearby sits a red barn and fenced paddock, ideal for chickens, goats, or small-scale agriculture. With flat terrain and cross-fencing throughout, the property supports equestrian use, homesteading, or simply wide-open freedom to live how you want. Additional highlights include solar energy, wood-style flooring, a keypad-controlled gated entry, long sightlines to the surrounding hills and sky, and multiple outdoor zones for lounging, gathering, or quiet reflection. Every detail of the home and land has been designed to support ease, enjoyment, and expansion. Whether you're entertaining, creating, growing, or unwinding, 10148 Rayford Drive offers a rare opportunity to live with space, privacy, and purpose. This is a property that invites you to settle in and stay inspired.