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The San Miguel is a large floor plan in Sun City Shadow Hills, and it stands out because it gives buyers more space, more separation, and more flexibility than the bedroom count alone suggests. Official Sun City Shadow Hills model materials show a 2-bedroom + den, 2.5-bath layout with a central courtyard, covered patio zones, and garage/cart space built into the design.
This floor plan lives big. Based on your uploaded measured plan, the San Miguel delivers an oversized main living room, a second major public room that can work as family room or formal dining, a true breakfast nook, and a den that is large enough to actually use. It does not win by offering a long list of bedrooms. It wins by making the rooms feel large, open, and comfortable.
I based the room-size walkthrough below on your uploaded measured floor plan, so small differences from the original builder sheet are normal.
One of the defining features of the San Miguel is the courtyard. It is not an afterthought — it is part of how the home is organized. That gives the floor plan a spread-out, almost custom-home feel and creates a natural opportunity for a shaded sitting area, patio overhang, or outdoor lounge. Official San Miguel materials show the courtyard as a core feature of the design.
Your uploaded plan shows:
What this means in real life: the San Miguel gives you more than one way to live. One space can stay casual and connected to the kitchen, while the other can become a formal dining area, second living room, or entertaining zone. That flexibility is a big reason the home feels so substantial.
The den is another strong point. In your uploaded plan, it measures about 12'7" x 13'9", which is large enough to serve as a real office, media room, library, hobby room, or overflow guest space. Official floor plan materials identify the San Miguel as a 2-bedroom + den model, and the den placement makes it useful instead of hidden away.
The primary suite feels appropriately scaled for the rest of the home. Your measured plan shows:
This is a true suite, not a compressed primary. It gives you real bedroom volume, a large bath footprint, and a walk-in closet that San Miguel resale descriptions regularly call out as a standout feature. Official model materials also show direct outdoor access off the primary side.
The second bedroom is one of the smartest parts of this plan. Your measured layout shows it at about 16'6" x 19'3", which is unusually generous. It also sits away from the primary side, and your note about the door leading toward the courtyard/private exterior area matches how this model is often marketed in resale: as a guest side with its own entrance/exit or attached-suite feel. That makes it especially attractive for long-term guests, visiting family, or anyone who wants better separation between the two sleeping areas.
Your uploaded plan shows the laundry at about 9'7" x 6'1" and the garage at about 30'3" x 22'7". Official San Miguel materials also show dedicated cart space, which adds practical storage and everyday usability.
The San Miguel usually fits buyers who want:
How big is the San Miguel?
Official model materials list it at 2,596 square feet.
How many bedrooms and baths does it have?
The official model sheet shows 2 bedrooms plus a den and 2.5 baths.
What makes the San Miguel different from smaller 2-bedroom plans?
Mainly the scale. It gives buyers large rooms, a courtyard-centered design, multiple public living areas, a useful den, and extra garage/cart utility instead of focusing on maximum bedroom count.
Is the guest side more private than usual?
Generally yes. San Miguel resale descriptions regularly highlight a separate entrance/exit or attached-suite feel on the guest side, which is part of the model’s appeal.
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