Just 1 mile (legal golf cart ride) from Ocean Isle Beach this gorgeous beach home with ALL the upgrades is waiting for you! It's the perfect pairing of interior upgrades and stunning outdoor living! The premium lot backs woods and leaves plenty of room for backyard sitting. Upon entering the home, you'll be welcomed in the open foyer by 5 foot (craftsmen's style) wainscoting and engineered hard wood flooring that you'll find is throughout the home along with extraordinary plantation shutters that truly bring in southern elegance. In your open concept main living area you can see your prestige kitchen which spared no expense...custom cabinetry, upgraded appliances including french door refrigerator, double wall ovens, gas cook top and a microwave draw in the island. Not to mention the custom pendant lights, upgraded granite and 10 foot island! The kitchen flows into the dining area with trey ceiling and custom lighting and family room with propane fireplace and built in book shelves. Off the main living area you can enjoy an afternoon tea on your screened porch (with stamped concrete and tong and groove ceiling) or tackle some chores in your home office/study where you can close your glass panel pocket doors for quiet if needed. Transom windows lead you into each room off the main area as well. There is so much we can talk about...the second level sitting room, bedroom and full bath are perfect for family or out of town guests, tons of easy access storage and a Rinnai tankless, propane hot water heater! The attention to detail in this home is obvious! Extra cabinetry added to the laundry room, wood shelving added to closets, coffer ceiling in the office/study, wireless security system, and waterline in garage for an ice maker. It's impossible to mention all the custom features! No work needed, the HOA even does the lawn care! Flood insurance not required! Enjoy winding sidewalks, a tropical setting and a short stroll to the coffee shop, grocery and other conveniences. Perfect for a home, a home away from home or even a long-term rental! 75 championship golf courses within a 25-mile radius, deep water charter fishing and all the shopping and dining you can handle. The Retreat is located just 30 minutes to Myrtle Beach, SC and 45 minutes to Wilmington, NC.