Stunning lake views are just the beginning of what this highly livable home in The Lakes has to offer. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom gem features a split floor plan with bedrooms and baths located on either side of a spacious open main living area, providing both the privacy and flexibility that create easy living. A generous welcoming entry leads into the primary living space which includes a formal dining area, a spacious living room, and a kitchen with a breakfast space set in a bay area. The owner currently uses this space as an office. A 2022 renovation updated the kitchen with a new stainless steel dishwasher and stove, granite countertops, painted white cabinets, and upscale lighting. Lake views from the main living room and kitchen bay create a backdrop for this flexible space that the whole family will love to gather. A slider leads from this area to a concrete patio and the lake beyond. To the right of this living area, a hallway leads to 2 bedrooms with an adjoining hall bath. The master bedroom suite is located to the left of the living area. This wing features a generous bedroom, a large walk-in closet, and an adjoining bath with a vanity, toilet, soaking tub, and walk-in shower. This home offers both architectural and practical upgrades. All floors are LVP, and many rooms have ceilings fans. Both bathrooms boast Bluetooth speakers.  Features such as a Palladian window, coffered ceilings, a column which define spaces, and plantation shutters add designer style. One of the more practical features of the house is its exceptional storage. The hallway leading to a laundry room with a closet and shelving boasts of two closets. The garage, with a painted floor and a utility door to the outside, offers access to attic storage, additional shelving, storage closet, and a refrigerator that remains. This unique home offers the tranquility of lake living and the style and functionality that upgrade daily living. It’s all waiting for you at 271 Catawba River Road in Myrtle Beach.