Welcome home to this better than new townhome that offers style and convenience. This beautiful home in The Retreat at Catawba offers easy maintenance free living and is perfectly positioned within walking distance to Lake Norman and Birkdale Village's shopping restaurants and walking trail. This home features elevated, designer finishes throughout and abundant natural light. Upon entering, you will be greeted by the bright, open floor plan with HUGE windows in the main living area overllooking an oversized patio and private fenced yard. The kitchen is well-appointed with a gas cooktop, quartz counters, a backsplash, upgraded appliances, walk-in pantry, and a spacious island with designer pendant lights. The dining area features beautiful custom picture molding and a fantastic modern chandelier. Enjoy dining, entertaining, relaxing all from the open-concept main level. The upper level features a built in desk in the sunny loft area and primary suite with huge walk-in shower, two spacious guest bedrooms, a shared full bathroom, and a large laundry room. Outdoors, unwind on the private patio and let your pet out in the fenced yard. Walkable to Robbins Park Nature Preserve, the greenway and Birkdale Village along with being minutes to all that Lake Norman has to offer. Enjoy a luxurious, turn-key home and easy, maintenance free, 'Lock and Leave' lifestyle.