5975 Gray Squirrel Path Nestled on a very private lot in Turtlewood at Southport, with no neighbors to the left, a very wide space separating the home on the right, and wooded privacy out back. This 5 year young home exudes coastal charm and tons of character. Boasting an open-concept floor plan with 7.5'' wide engineered hardwood flooring, granite countertops, stainless appliances, gas range, and so much more - you'll never want to leave your house! Turtlewood at Southport is North Carolina's FIRST Fortified Home Neighborhood so this home was built with energy efficiency in mind. Natural gas community, LED lighting, Rinnai tankless hot water heater, DP50 windows, 2 x 6'' exterior walls with over 50% more insulation, and cellulose attic insulation with significantly greater efficiency than standard code are some of the energy efficient upgrades, so you will have low electric and gas bills!. Electric averaged $105.80, and gas averaged $23.20!!! Three bedrooms, 2.5 baths with the primary on the main level. Huge laundry room, 6' x 4' tiled shower, large primary closet, LED lighting, large twin vanity bath upstairs, two separate HVAC units. Features include 9' ceilings, crown molding, higher end base molding with shaker trim, composite siding, granite counters, soft close doors and drawers in the kitchen. Covered screened in back deck. Located a short 1.5 mile golf cart ride to the core of downtown Southport, a town ranked as one of the most desirable places in the country to retire, you'll never run out of things to do. Plus, you're just minutes away from the beaches of Oak Island and Caswell Beach, which means you'll be able to catch some of the most beautiful sunsets in southeastern North Carolina.