This is where your eastern North Carolina dream home begins. Set within the gates of Occano, a private Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course community overlooking the Albemarle Sound, this half acre pond front homesite offers the kind of quiet beauty that's becoming harder and harder to find. Located on a charming circle within the neighborhood, this cleared lot provides peaceful water views and plenty of space to design a home that fits your vision. Whether you imagine a wide front porch, expansive windows overlooking the pond, or outdoor living made for slow mornings and golden hour evenings, the setting here invites you to build something truly special. Occano is more than just a neighborhood, it's a lifestyle. Spanning over 800 acres, the community blends luxury amenities with natural surroundings. Residents enjoy a full service marina and boat launch, fitness center, pool, tennis and pickleball courts, clubhouse, and scenic walking paths throughout the property. Optional golf membership allows you to enjoy the Arnold Palmer designed course on your own terms, whether that's a regular tee time or an occasional round with friends. County water and community sewer are available, making it easy to move forward with your building plans. Occano is a planned unit development, with architectural guidelines in place to protect long term value and maintain the quality and character of the community, so you can feel confident in your investment. Located in Merry Hill, you're just a short boat ride from historic Edenton, known for its charming waterfront, dining, and shops. Whether this is your future full time home, a second home escape, or a long term retirement plan, this homesite offers the peaceful living and natural beauty eastern North Carolina is known for. Bring your builder, pour a cup of coffee, and imagine mornings overlooking the pond and evenings spent along the sound. This is coastal living the way it was meant to be.