Welcome to 5315 Garlenda Drive in the distinguished gated community of Serrano in El Dorado Hills. This freshly painted, well-appointed 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home has the perfect floorplan that balances needed daily convenience with a touch of elegant luxury. A spacious layout with vaulted ceilings fills the home with warm, natural light. A remote full bedroom and bathroom downstairs offers flexibility for multi-generational living and or guests. The large, functional chef's kitchen with slab granite counters, gas cook-top with custom hood, a center island, newer stainless steel appliances, dining bar plus an eat-in nook and a walk-in pantry all make entertaining easy and enjoyable. This home has room for everyone with a large living room, dining room and family room with a cozy fireplace. The dramatic dual-staircase leads to the upstairs with two secondary bedrooms and a bathroom. The large primary suite has an ensuite bathroom with soaking tub, separate shower, dual sink vanity and a huge walk-in closet. The open loft is a great flex-space for a home office, family movie nights or a craft and hobby retreat. The private backyard with an extended concrete patio is almost a quarter acre of private sanctuary with a stone waterscape / waterfall feature with koi pond. The thoughtful, matured landscape is bursting with fresh color from blossoming trees and blooming ground cover. This energy efficient home has dual-paned windows, ceilings fans and an OWNED Tesla solar system. The finished three-car garage with cabinet storage is a great space saver. Enjoy this special Serrano community lifestyle with award winning schools, neighborhood parks, trails and gated security all within minutes to shopping, eateries, library and HWY 50.