This beautiful newer construction home in the sought-after Croatan School District offers three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths, beginning with a welcoming covered front porch entry. Inside, the open floor plan features a cozy living area with a wood-burning fireplace and abundant windows that fill the space with natural light, complemented by durable LVP flooring throughout the dining & kitchen areas. The dining area flows seamlessly into the kitchen, which is designed for entertaining with white cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances including a wine fridge, and a central work island with additional seating. Just off the kitchen, a convenient laundry room includes a folding station and a half bath. The primary bedroom provides a relaxing retreat with a spacious ensuite featuring dual vanities, a tile shower, a soaking tub, and a walk-in closet. Both guest bedrooms feature a walk-in closet and share a hall bath, offering comfort and privacy for family or visitors. A vaulted-ceiling sunroom adds an additional 229SF of unheated and uncooled living space and overlooks the large side yard, with easy access to the patio for outdoor enjoyment. Completing the property is a detached 30x36 metal garage with two front bays and a third side bay, a mini-split system, 12' walls and soaring 16-foot ceilings—making it an ideal space for a hobbyist or workshop. Ideally situated along the Hwy 24 corridor, this location offers convenient access to Morehead City's shopping, dining, and boating, as well as Emerald Isle and its numerous beach access points. Altogether, this property offers the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and location—ideal for enjoying both everyday living and coastal adventures.