248 Long Ridge Dr., Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

Private 1.26-Acre Custom Brick Home with 3-Car Garage. Privacy, acreage, one-level living and a 3-car garage—this is the combination buyers have been waiting for. Set on a peaceful cul-de-sac and backing to a wooded area, this custom-built, all-brick home sits on a rare 1.26-acre private lot while remaining just minutes from shopping, dining, golf, medical facilities, the airport and the beaches of the Grand Strand. From the covered front porch, step inside to an inviting open floor plan with hardwood floors, formal living and dining rooms framed by elegant columns, and a spacious great room with gas fireplace. The beautifully appointed kitchen features custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, center island, breakfast bar, large pantry, stainless steel appliances, NEW range and tile flooring. The adjoining breakfast nook overlooks the backyard, while the screened porch creates an incredible outdoor living space overlooking the private, wooded setting. The split-bedroom floor plan offers privacy and functionality. The spacious primary suite features a double tray ceiling, private screened-porch access, two walk-in closets and a spa-inspired bathroom with dual sinks, large walk-in shower, tile flooring and plenty of room to add a soaking tub. Two additional bedrooms, each with a walk-in closet, share a Jack-and-Jill bath. A separate powder room and laundry room with utility sink add convenience. The 3-car side-load garage with 12-foot ceilings is a standout feature, offering exceptional space for vehicles, storage and hobbies. It includes a utility sink plus a temperature-controlled storage room with LVP flooring and steel underframe added in 2020. Major updates already completed include: Two hot water heaters replaced in 2022, Well pump replaced in 2023, All three insulated garage doors and motors replaced in 2020, 8-zone irrigation system, Outdoor shower, Wired for whole-house generator, 8-camera WiFi security system, New screened porch ceiling fans in 2024. The backyard is a true nature retreat, with frequent sightings of deer, egrets, turkeys, owls and red-tailed hawks. It's the kind of peaceful setting that's difficult to find this close to the coast. Why buyers will love it: 1.26 acres of privacy | Custom all-brick construction | One-level living | Quiet cul-de-sac | Wooded backyard setting | 3-car side-load garage | 12-foot garage ceilings | Split-bedroom floor plan | Screened porch | Custom kitchen with quartz | Multiple major system updates. Acreage + privacy + custom construction + convenience to the beach is a rare combination. If you've been searching for more space without giving up access to everything Myrtle Beach has to offer, this one deserves a spot at the top of your list.