Single level living at its best in this beautiful low maintenance home in the highly desirable 55+ community of the Courtyards at Emerald Lake. Exterior and lawn maintenance are taken care of by your HOA. I-485, shopping and restaurants are just down the street. Great scenic walking trails, clubhouse with an outdoor fireplace, fitness center and pool. This home features rich dark hardwoods, an expansive kitchen island, private office, separate storage room and a primary bedroom retreat that opens onto the patio. Light floods in from the generous windows and gives you courtyard views from the kitchen, DR, LR and Primary suite. Architectural details include arches, transom windows and tray ceilings. This courtyard has a covered patio area, is fenced in and has easy to care for artificial turf. The courtyard backs up to a lush and beautifully landscaped space. This home looks and feels almost new with a pocket park right across the street.