LOCATION 5540 Osprey Drive, Ocean Ridge, Florida:  One of Florida Gold Coast’s best-kept secrets, Ocean Ridge is prized for its tranquility, relaxed ambiance, and unspoiled barrier island beauty nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway. PROPERTY With a spectacular sense of place, this fenced tropically landscaped property is introduced via an inviting gated courtyard. Showing pride of ownership, the yard and gardens were meticulously planned and continuously kept up and enhanced with new garden areas that include circular seating by the salt-water pool, which is updated with a sun shelf and spa. Also new are an outdoor room near the orchid garden, and an outdoor shower. Incorporating Trex, a composite recycled material, newly finished improvements include the decking and a planter added to the primary suite’s loggia; a new front wall, walkways and gates; new second-story sundeck; and new circular staircase. A plus for sun lovers and beachcombers, this property in only a block from the beach in tony Ocean Ridge, with owners in this oceanside neighborhood enjoying easy beach access. RESIDENCE Drama, elegance and livability are awesome hallmarks of this fine property, which is Introduced by an inviting courtyard entry. The dramatic living room, adjoined by the formal dining room, features Saturnia flooring, a soaring peaked tongue-and-grove ceiling, and the focal-point gas fireplace with a stone mantel that adds a cozy charm. For more informal indoor/outdoor living, the family room features handsome  built-in cabinetry and a sliding glass door that opens to the poolside loggia. Just adjacent, the kitchen is fitted with refaced cabinets complemented by granite counters, high-end appliances, and a large custom-fitted pantry. The bedroom of the first-floor primary suite is topped by peaked ceiling and also offers sliding glass doors to the loggia. It is updated with a new sitting area featuring new built-in cabinetry and new limestone flooring. The suite includes two custom-fitted walk-in closets and the completely redone spa-inspired bathroom, which is finished with limestone flooring, floating cabinetry, coral-stone countertops, an open shower with a private sitting area, and a spa tub with air-bubble aeration. Also on the first floor are a laundry room, a guest bedroom with a bathroom also serves as a cabana bath, and the two-car garage. On the second floor, a railed open landing overlooks the living area and provides access to the two guest bedrooms that share a newly renovated bathroom and access to the sundeck. For the discerning owner who loves beach living and the comfort and elegance of a beach-neighborhood residence, this offering is a must see.