Beautifully maintained custom brick home with steel framed construction offering easy one-level living. Gorgeous views overlooking the 7th hole of Lion's Paw Golf Course. Desirable split floor plan with the primary suite on 1 side w/ a jetted tub, walk-in shower, & dual sinks in the BA. 2 guest BR's share a full BA offering privacy for the owners & their guests. A formal dining room for entertaining & a breakfast nook for daily use. Open & inviting living room with built-in shelving & a vented fireplace. Kitchen has granite counters, a work island, a pantry & ample cabinets. Admire the mature landscaping & watch the hackers go by while enjoying your morning coffee or an afternoon adult beverage from the den or huge screened-in porch with sliding windows. The current owners use this as additional living space with our temperate year-round climate in Coastal NC. The garage has a mini-split unit and is wired for 220 VAC as it was formerly a workshop for the current owner. Additional storage options in the garage and flooring in the walk-up attic for your extras! Lots of updates/upgrades: New roof & HVAC unit in 2021, an encapsulated crawl space, storm shutters, filmed windows, gutter helmets, transfer switch/hookup for Aux Generator, vented fireplace with a glass enclosure, inside shutters for the den, laundry cabinets, a front porch railing, dining room sconces, irrigation controls upgraded in 2022, and drainage upgrades in the yard. Ocean Ridge is widely regarded as the premier community in Coastal NC with its beautiful custom homes, gorgeous landscaping, 4 golf courses, 2 clubhouses with outdoor pools, a heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, a fitness center under renovation currently, pickleball courts, meeting/party rooms, a nature pavilion, walking trails, a community garden, and last but not least, a beach clubhouse on the locals' favorite, Sunset Beach. Ocean Ridge has something for everyone socially with over 75 social groups/activities to offer!