Ease your way down to where the road ends and the river begins and you'll find 4295 Gilead Shores Rd., a beautifully constructed post-modern craftsman on the mouth of Blount's Creek that sits before you like a well-kept secret. Through lush landscaping and past a potting shed you'll find yourself at the front door that leads into the kitchen with gorgeous recent updates including gleaming white quartz countertops, SS Kitchenaid dishwasher, Kenmore 5-burner stovetop, wine cooler, double ovens, prep sink and more. Solid wood cabinetry provides ample storage in both the kitchen and adjacent dining area, echoing the warm wood trim found throughout the home. Flow seamlessly into the living room, where a vaulted tongue-and-groove wood ceiling adds drama and warmth. Flip a switch to light the 2023 gas logs and cozy up by the fire, that is if you can take your eyes off the stunning water views framed in every window on the back of the home like a living painting. From here you can step onto the screen porch to enjoy bug-free dining al-fresco or meander to the ample deck on the back end of the home, where you can take in the sunrise over the water. Also on the main level is a tucked-away bedroom and full bath with a walk-in shower, a full laundry room with utility sink and stained-glass window, and access to the converted garage workshop, a hobbyist's dream. Upstairs you'll find the primary bedroom with walk-in closets upgraded by California Closets, a primary bathroom with soaking tub under skylights, and a third bedroom. For the boating enthusiast, deep water access and an easy boat ride to the Pamlico River and the best fishing that Eastern NC has to offer are yours as you step down to the newly planked 197' pier and 11' hurricane poles. Your waterfront getaway, and your next great adventure, starts right here!