Wake each morning with coffee in hand as you take in serene second-story views of glistening waters. Just steps from your door, enjoy access to your deeded, gated lakefront parcel—an ideal setting for birdwatching, where sparrows, herons, ducks, owls, and geese are frequent visitors. Keep your binoculars nearby for a chance to spot the resident bald eagle nesting close by. This versatile two-story home offers exceptional space and flexibility. The ground level is perfectly suited for a recreation or entertainment area, with ample room for a pool table, foosball table, and home theater. Durable concrete floors provide easy maintenance—especially convenient after a day on the water. Two garage doors allow for effortless indoor-outdoor flow, whether you're heading out for fishing, paddleboarding, water skiing, or swimming. While garage parking is available, you'll likely spend most of the year enjoying North Carolina's extended seasons of warm, sunny weather. The first level also includes a full kitchen, one bedroom with an attached full bath, and a laundry room—ideal for guests, or multi-generational living. Two separate staircases (one interior and one exterior) lead to the main living level upstairs. Here, you'll find a second full kitchen, three additional bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a dining room, and a welcoming living room with gas logs. Step outside through the front, side, or rear doors to a spacious wrap-around porch that connects to an elevated party deck overlooking the canal. This peaceful vantage point offers opportunities to observe native wildlife, including American alligators, herons, deer, and abundant coastal flora. Beneath the covered deck, there is protected space for storing outdoor equipment such as a lawn mower, golf cart, or recreational gear.