TREMENDOUS PRICE IMPROVEMENT!! Seller relocating - their loss is your gain! Looking for easy, one-level living with style, privacy and a true lifestyle community?? Welcome to this beautifully updated 3BR/2BA ranch nestled on a private .52-acre corner lot in the sought-after Seven Lakes gated community. Offering nearly 1,700 heated sq ft, this charming brick and wood home features a desirable split-bedroom floor plan and low-maintenance living. The striking red metal roof approx. 7-8 years new offers curb appeal as well as years of worry-free maintenance and practicality. HVAC system was replaced in 2020. Recent updates include fresh interior paint, all-new LVP flooring (no carpet), updated lighting throughout, and brand-new stainless steel Whirlpool appliances. The kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, tile backsplash, and hardwood flooring, while bathrooms feature tile finishes. Enjoy peaceful outdoor living with a private deck accessible from both the Carolina Room and dining area, plus a small fenced space ideal for pets or play. Enjoy the coziness of the central Living Room highlighted by a brick fireplace with gas logs and built-in cabinet/book shelves. Or soak in those spring mornings surrounded by light in the window filled Carolina Room! The circular gravel driveway provides ample parking and ease of access. Surrounded by mature landscaping including Japanese Maple, Dogwood, and Magnolia trees, this home offers both beauty and privacy, but also low maintenance care. Located in a quiet cul-de-sac ending at the waters edge of Lake Echo and within short walking distance to the fitness center and pickleball courts. Seven Lakes residents enjoy exceptional amenities including boating, skiing, fishing lakes, pool, park, recreation areas, and equestrian facilities--all just minutes from Pinehurst shopping, medical facilities, and world-renowned golf including the famed US Open Course and the World Golf Hall of Fame. Definitely a hidden gem of a deal and great value for excellent location and quality condition!