Custom-built in sought-after Masonboro Forest, this home blends character, comfort, and smart updates—all within minutes to Pine Valley’s shopping and dining, and zoned for Holly Tree Elementary, Roland-Grise Middle, and Hoggard High School. A wraparound porch leads to a welcoming foyer with a formal dining room just off to the side. Beyond, the hall opens into a great room centered on a never-used gas-log fireplace with built-in cabinetry. Rich wood floors can be found throughout the main living area and primary suite, pairing with plantation shutters to create a warm, polished backdrop for almost any design style. A hardwired speaker system lets your playlist follow you from room to room, including the kitchen, which features granite counters, soft-close drawers, a reverse-osmosis system serving the sink and fridge, and a dishwasher, electric range, and built-in microwave (updated in 2023). The main level includes an ensuite guest bedroom, a half bath, and a laundry room with a utility sink and chute. Along the back, a sunroom—heated and cooled by a split system—opens to a deck overlooking the fenced (2023) back yard and an outdoor shower for easy beach days. Upstairs are two additional guest bedrooms and baths, plus a generous primary suite with two walk-in closets, an attached sitting room, built-ins, and a window seat. The primary bath and the downstairs guest bath were renovated in 2024. Behind the scenes: a sealed crawlspace with vapor barrier and dehumidifier, generator wiring, and a newer roof (2020). Through the rear gate, enjoy the community clubhouse, swimming pool, pickleball/tennis courts, and playground.