1388 Dunes Boulevard SW

BIG PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Welcome to The Retreat at Ocean Isle Beach, where the Ainsley design by Bill Clark Homes blends coastal charm with modern comfort. Just a 5-minute golf-cart or car ride brings you to Ocean Isle Beach, with grocery stores, medical services, coffee shops, dining, and even a small-plane airport all close by. 🚗 Location & Lifestyle This established community offers amenities including a resort style pool, shuffleboard courts, a covered grilling pavilion, and a full calendar of neighborhood activities. A newly installed Retreat gate off Ocean Isle Beach Road adds convenience and security. No flood insurance is required thanks to the elevated mainland location. The low-cost HOA covers all lawn maintenance(except mulch), mowing, fertilizing, and pruning--so you can spend more time relaxing in the ocean, pool, and sun. 🌟 Home Features & Upgrades This home delivers the upgrades today's buyers want: ZLINE & Samsung Bespoke kitchen appliances Luxury vinyl flooring throughout Updated primary and main bathrooms Freshly painted, colorful exterior 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths A spacious (FROG) F-inished R-oom O-ver G-arage with full bath & walk-in closet 🏊♂️ Your Private Saltwater Oasis The showstopper is the saltwater pool with Cool Deck technology--walk barefoot without burning your feet. The surrounding patio features custom turtle stampings and overlooks a peaceful pond with western sunset views. Installing a comparable pool today would cost well north of $75K, but this one is ready for you on day one. 🏡 Interior Highlights Step through the front door and prepare to gasp--the soaring ceilings of the Great Room frame a stunning view straight out to the pool and beyond. Natural light and open space define the heart of this home. 🌴 Perfect for Full-Time Living or a Coastal Getaway This home offers an easy transition into a vibrant, established coastal community. A home warranty is included for added peace of mind. The pictures show furniture in the primary, great room, dining area and guest rooms however that furniture has been moved to give the prospective buyer a better sense and proportion of the home. The remaining indoor and outdoor furniture is negotiable. Come see this Retreat home for yourself. You won't be disappointed.