Skip the stairs and embrace effortless, low-maintenance living in this ground-floor gem at Carmel's The Retreat. Boasting an attached two-car garage and a sunny, open-concept layout, this move-in-ready home features two spacious bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a covered patio. Laminated flooring flows throughout the main living areas, where the great room features a gas fireplace, crown molding, and abundant natural light. The kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, ample cabinetry, generous counter space, and a breakfast bar overlooking the dining area. The spacious primary suite includes a walk-in closet and an ensuite bathroom, refreshed with a new vanity top and faucet. Other recent improvements include a brand-new furnace and A/C, updated lighting and ceiling fan fixtures, cabinet and door hardware, kitchen faucet, Google Nest thermostat and a Ring security system. Residents enjoy a pool with a lake view, clubhouse, fitness center with sauna, tennis and pickleball courts, scenic walking paths, and direct access to the Monon Trail-all just minutes from Downtown Carmel, Keystone at the Crossing, shopping, dining, and major commuter routes. Top-rated Carmel schools!