Beautiful 4BR/3.5BA Home in sought-after Morada Bay, a gated community near the sound! This spacious 2,700 sq. ft. home, built in 2011, and not located in a flood zone, features a bright two-story foyer & an open layout perfect for entertaining. The main level includes formal dining, a chef's kitchen w/granite countertops & stainless steel appliances, and a comfortable living area with gas fireplace—all flowing out to a large back deck & private backyard oasis. The private main-floor primary suite boasts a walk in closet, whirlpool tub, double vanities, & separate shower. Upstairs you'll find three additional bedrooms, two full baths, a large bonus room, and a reading nook. Extra features include laundry rooms on BOTH levels, a two-car garage, fiber cement exterior & a custom-built, wired, shed. Enjoy easy access to the community pool, & clubhouse, as well as scenic trails to the community dock with day mooring slips, where you can sit and enjoy the expansive views of the sound. Appreciate the nearby seasonal wetlands with a small viewing deck—perfect for spotting local wildlife! Very convenient to military bases, crystal coast beaches and top rated schools, as well as the New Carteret County boat launch, park, and conservation center coming soon—accessible directly from the neighborhood!