Ocean Pines Drive in Lake Padgett Estates is a community where everyday living includes access to lakes, parks, and recreational amenities, including private boat ramps, playgrounds, picnic areas, and horse boarding barns and stables. Set on a nearly quarter-acre lot, this home showcases inviting curb appeal with a manicured lawn, freshly mulched landscaping, decorative columns at the garage, and a welcoming portico entrance accented by a transom window and sidelights. Offering 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a 2-car garage, and 2,005 square feet of living space, the layout includes a window-enclosed, air-conditioned Florida room for year-round enjoyment. Inside, wide plank porcelain tile floors, high ceilings, recessed lighting, and an open-concept design create a bright and spacious feel. Just off the foyer is a formal dining area, while straight ahead the space flows seamlessly into the family room, highlighted by two sets of French doors opening to the Florida room. The kitchen, beautifully updated in 2023, features staggered wood cabinetry with crown molding, frosted glass door accents, tile backsplash, quartz countertops, a built-in pantry, and a center island with breakfast bar seating and pendant lighting. A sunlit cafe area with bay windows overlooks the Florida room, adding a warm and inviting space for everyday dining. The primary suite offers luxury wide plank vinyl flooring, a tray ceiling, French doors to the Florida room, and a hallway with two closets, including a walk-in. The ensuite bath showcases a double vanity with undermount sinks, a tiled shower, and a jetted tub that has never been used set under a window. Secondary bedrooms are generously sized with ample closet space and durable luxury vinyl flooring. The second bathroom, updated in 2023, features a quartz countertop, a custom vanity with built-in shelving, and a floor-to-ceiling tiled shower with a seamless glass enclosure and designer contrast detail. The Florida room is a standout feature, offering a bright, versatile space with tiled flooring and its own mini-split system--ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying year-round indoor-outdoor living in total comfort. Mechanicals and major updates provide peace of mind, including a new roof (2023), A/C system (2023), and mini-split (2023), all recently serviced in 2025. Additional improvements include new windows (2024), doors (2023), flooring (2023), gutters (2023), a fully updated kitchen (2023), and a renovated second bathroom (2023). The water treatment system was installed in 2022, the septic system was pumped in February 2025, and a new water heater was installed in 2025. Located in the highly desirable Lake Padgett Estates, this home includes access to private ski lakes--Lake Padgett, Lake Saxon, and East Lake, and boating/recreational Lake Joyce--all reserved exclusively for residents and their guests. Enjoy boating, water skiing, wakeboarding, jet skiing, and fishing, along with private lakefront parks, boat ramps, and picnic areas throughout the community, all with no HOA or CDD. Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy space, upgrades, and lake-access living--schedule your private showing today.
