Welcome to 496 Tate Lake Drive in the amenity-rich Boiling Spring Lakes community, featuring NO HOA! Offering the perfect blend of style and function, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom layout includes a spacious driveway and an inviting 16x9 covered front porch. Inside, the open and airy floor plan is bathed in natural light from numerous windows. The expansive great room boasts a vaulted ceiling, hardwood flooring, a ceiling fan, and a dedicated media nook. It flows seamlessly into the kitchen, which features a breakfast bar, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, recessed and pendant lighting, a pantry, and ample cabinetry with a clever corner lazy Susan. Host elegant dinners in the formal dining room, highlighted by classic wainscoting and hardwood floors. A door leads you out to a versatile 17x12 outdoor living space, featuring a 6-foot covered patio and a 6-foot open deck looking out over a wooded backyard. The primary suite is a private retreat with a vaulted ceiling, carpeting, and a generous walk-in closet. Its en-suite bathroom includes dual sinks, a large walk-in shower, a private water closet with a space-saving pocket door, and tile flooring. Two additional bedrooms feature ceiling fans and carpeting, sharing a beautifully tiled second full bath. Practicality abounds with a functional mudroom just off the 2-car garage--complete with an epoxy floor. A dedicated laundry room features tile flooring and built-in cabinetry for extra storage. Additional upgrades include fresh paint and new carpet (2022), a crawl space with a moisture barrier, and a front and side yard irrigation system. Enjoy close proximity to the Lakes Golf and Country Club, historic downtown Southport's waterfront, area beaches, Wilmington, and Myrtle Beach.