Ideally located between the crystal waters of Emerald Isle and the charming waterfront of Downtown Swansboro, this inviting 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers the ideal blend of coastal convenience and rural privacy, backing up to protected wetlands. The open-concept design features 9-foot ceilings, durable LVP flooring throughout the main living areas, and a spacious living room centered around a Multi-Fire XHD Contemporary Smart Fireplace/Heater. The kitchen is designed for both functionality and gathering, offering ample workspace, abundant cabinetry, and a pantry with custom shelving to keep everything organized. The thoughtfully designed floor plan provides comfortable living spaces and plenty of room to relax, entertain, or work from home. The home is set back from the road more than its neighbors, creating a large front yard with distant river views. The back looks out onto beautiful, protected wetlands, offering an impressively generous and private backyard. Enclosed with a tasteful black wrought-iron fence, the outdoor space features a fire pit, a garden, and ample room for pets, gardening and outdoor recreation. With no homes directly across the street, the entire beautifully landscaped property offers exceptional peace and privacy. Whether spending the day at the beach, exploring local shops and restaurants, or unwinding at home, this location puts you close to everything that makes coastal living so desirable. Offering privacy, convenience and easy access to the best of the Crystal Coast, this home is ready to welcome its next owners.