Experience the best of coastal living, just minutes from Holden Beach in your own personal retreat - over 1 acre landscaped setting, complete with chef inspired kitchen, designer touches, lanai and a saltwater pool, this home offers endless opportunities for relaxation and entertainment. Enter this entertainer's dream home and notice the details of the dining, living and kitchen area - the kitchen has expansive countertop space which also means plenty of cabinet storage, heated floors, two sinks, a pot filler and a large walk in pantry. The dining area features a tray ceiling, coastal chandelier and easily accommodates a table for eight to ten people. The living area effortlessly accommodates groups of all sizes... but also be sure to take note of the floor to ceiling fireplace, vaulted ceiling with shiplap detail and views out to the lanai through the 12' sliding door. Also on the front of the home is a spacious study or flex room with plenty of natural light streaming in the two large windows. Out on the spacious lanai (not included in square footage), the fire pit table is the perfect place to gather and watch your favorite game. There's also room for a bar area and sitting area. As you move outdoors, you're greeted by a backyard that's a personal paradise including the saltwater pool, perfect for cooling off on hot days or enjoying a sunset swim. Surrounding the pool are multiple seating areas and a spillover spa. Below the pool deck, a fire pit serves as a cozy place for evening conversations, marshmallow roasting, or just enjoying the night sky. Nearby, there's also a horseshoe pit area for those up for a little competition. There's plenty to keep you busy here - or just relax by the pool - you may never want to leave. Inside, the generous sized owner's bedroom features a vaulted ceiling with shiplap and has its own entrance to the pool deck and a substantial walk-in-closet with custom shelving. The owner's bath is spa like-with heated tile floors, a rain head shower and a freestanding tub for soaking. The guest bedrooms and full guest bath with tile shower are located on the opposite side of the home, for comfort and privacy. A separate suite over the garage has with its own private entrance. The suite provides an additional 600+ sq. ft. and includes a full kitchen, a bathroom with tile shower and freestanding tub, and plenty of space to spread out. Back downstairs, the oversized 3 car garage is another feature not to miss - plenty of room for cars, golf cart, storage, etc. An outdoor shower makes clean up from a day at the beach a breeze. The large yard also has an underground electric fence for pets, an irrigation system and there is a gas hook up for a grill. With its blend of indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces, style and functionality, this home is the perfect place for creating memories. Located in the community of Lockwood Folly, just a 10 minute drive to Holden Beach, this stunning home also has access to numerous amenities including a clubhouse with a restaurant, library, gym, and meeting room, pool with gorgeous water views, boat ramp, fishing dock, tennis and pickleball courts and boat & RV storage. Situated halfway between Wilmington, NC and Myrtle Beach, SC, it's right in the middle of the conveniences of what two larger cities offer.