Welcome home to 125 Willowbend, a well-appointed home in University Park, one of the most desirable areas of Irvine. This gorgeous home is ideally placed on a corner lot on a well-maintained interior street. With a light and bright floor plan, this home is impresses at every turn. Upon entering your new home, you are greeted by lots of natural light, stunning hard surface flooring and crown molding. The entry takes you on a journey to a beautiful home office which could easily be converted into an additional bedroom. You are then taken to the great room which is also connected to the kitchen. The gourmet kitchen is any home chef's dream, boasting a large island/breakfast bar, shaker style cabinetry, and stainless-steel appliances, including a built in, 6 burner range. In addition, the kitchen features a subway tile backsplash, stone countertops, a breakfast nook, and coffee bar. The stunning appliances and counters are accented by a massive amount of cabinet space. The kitchen is open to the family room with easy access to the backyard making it the perfect spot for entertaining. Continuing upstairs the second floor includes a spacious landing with additional linen storage. The master retreat is complete with a walk-in closet, and a spa like large master bathroom with dual vanities, a soaking tub, and an oversized stand-up shower. The additional bedrooms are spacious and include individual closet spaces. Completing the dazzling upstairs there is a beautiful full size second bathroom with dual sinks, a shower, and a relaxing tub. Additional features include 2nd floor laundry with a full utility sink and storage, a large drought tolerant backyard with designer pavers, recessed lighting throughout. Steps away from walking trails and community amenities, residents of Parkside enjoy a sparkling pool and spa, and access to playgrounds, tennis courts, kiddie pool, seating and BBQ areas. Close to community center, top-ranked IUSD Schools, Tanaka Farms/ Strawberry Farms Golf Course, and UCI. Low HOA fees and No Mello Roos!