182 Branch Court, Swansboro

Let's cover some check boxes... Looking for privacy and acreage? CHECK. Looking for a custom-built home with no HOA? CHECK. Do you want a separate building that is fully insulated and drywalled to store your boats, RV, or both? CHECK. Would you like to be 15 minutes away from the public beach access, so you can conveniently dip your toes in the Atlantic Ocean? CHECK. Would you like to only drive 5 minutes to enjoy a round of golf at the Star Hill Golf Club, or launch your kayaks at the Pettiford Creek Launch Site? CHECK and CHECK. Do you want all this and still be 10 minutes from the conveniences of Lowe's Foods, Lowe's Home Improvements, Starbucks, and local and franchise restaurant options? CHECK. Are you seeking #1 schools in the district? CHECK. Do you want to be fairly close to Camp Lejeune or Cherry Point? CHECK. The house and shop are both low maintenance structures, sided and trimmed with matching Hardie Plank, the back porch is decked with composite decking. The owner invested a small fortune when he used all stainless-steel screws and nails for the exterior of this home. You will immediately notice there is plenty of parking on the nearly 4,000 sq ft of concrete parking surface, which is over twelve 10'x20' parking spaces. That does not include inside the 30'x40' shop, or under the 13'x40' lean-to, or inside the 2-car attached garage. This property is nestled in a setting that you have to ''feel''. It's a peaceful spot that allows you to immediately unwind, relax and appreciate your surroundings. Enjoy viewing the natural beauty of wildlife meandering through the backyard, or enter their habitat by strolling through the groomed trails where you may kick up a Whitetail deer bedded along the edge of the trail, or feeding in the food plot. Be prepared as you may jump a flock of Mallard ducks feeding in the Godfry Branch of the White Oak River that courses through back of the property, and have your camera ready to capture an image of the nesting Wood Ducks. You may find these feathered works of art regularly visiting the Wood Duck boxes every Spring to hatch their ducklings. This property is a true sanctuary for nature lovers. When entering this home, you will first step into a welcoming foyer leading you into this efficient, well thought out home, designed to provide a comfort living space without excess. The family room has a gorgeous stone fireplace with a hand-crafted timber mantle and granite hearth that subtly ties the granite from the kitchen and dining area to the family room. On the south wall there is an 8' bay window overlooking the manicured lawn into the mature hardwood tree line, a view that will never tire. The spacious kitchen has plenty of granite counter space, a gas range with a direct vent hood system, and an abundance of custom, solid wood cherry cabinets. The dining area provides room for a large table, plus a snack bar for overflow seating while entertaining for the holidays, and even more custom cabinetry for additional storage. The large laundry room is conveniently located between the kitchen and garage with additional matching cabinetry. The primary suite is large and inviting, the primary bathroom is functional luxury, with more custom cabinets, a large jetted tub and custom-built glass and tile shower with built in bench and two shower heads with separate control valves. From the foyer you can access a fully finished staircase leading you up to the additional 269 heated square feet of living space above the garage. Costly upgrades to this home that separate it from the typical tract home and often overlooked are the DP50 hurricane rated Pella windows, the multi-point locking system on the hurricane rated front door, as well as the plumbing fixtures and upgraded interior door hardware. Some may say this home is over-built for a house that is naturally buffered from strong winds. The homeowner simply states that it was built right.