LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! This charming 3-bed, 2-bath home is a coastal gem, just 2.5 miles from the sandy shores of Ocean Isle Beach and only 1 mile from Publix, dining, banks, and more. Perfect for coastal living—listen to the waves at night and enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere of Ocean Isle Beach with its putt-putt golf, go-kart track, delicious eateries, shops, and vibrant community events. Situated on a .69-acre double lot, this property includes beautiful finishes and upgrades. Enjoy pre-finished engineered hardwood, tile, and LVP flooring. The kitchen features solid surface counters, stainless appliances, and a tile backsplash. The custom tile shower has accent niches, dual Delta shower heads (one handheld with magnetic handle), independent temperature controls, and a glass door framed in black with custom shelving and dual vanities with dimmable lighting. This home is fully furnished—move in and enjoy! The primary bedroom features a custom wood headboard and an elegant ensuite bathroom with thoughtful woodwork touches. The guest bathroom offers tile floors, shiplap walls, upgraded lighting, and a tub/shower with tile surround with a rainfall accent wall. Guest rooms are spacious, with extra shelving in closets and a fantastic walk-in closet in one room. Craftsman-style trim adorns windows and doors. Fresh paint enhances walls and kitchen cabinets. Enjoy covered front and rear porches, a fire pit, 2-car carport, and a 16x20 shed/workshop with electricity, engineered trusses, and stunning accents to match the house. A second wood shed features a roll-up door and side door, painted to complement the other buildings. A rocked driveway, Bahama shutters, generator hookup, and a 55-gallon water heater complete the package. With a 2025 irrigation system in the front yard, ceiling fans, LED lighting, and several custom upgrades, this home is perfect as an Airbnb, forever home, or secondary retreat. With room to park your boat this is your chance to claim your slice of paradise. Don't walk, run to see this home! HOA is only $175/year! Enjoy boating, fishing, surfing, sun bathing, shell finding, concerts, summer markets, beach strolling, shopping, and most importantly, relaxing, because everything's better at the beach. Seller is a broker.