Coastal living in the heart of Hampstead, positioned with natural privacy near the Intracoastal Waterway! This meticulously maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath,1,526 sf home with bonus room over the garage, and smart upgrades throughout is beaming with natural light. When you walk through the front door from the covert front porch, the open living area welcomes you with 9 foot ceilings and seamless LVP flooring that continues throughout the first floor. The kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a pantry, and bluetooth pendant lighting above the breakfast bar. The main level primary suite offers a spacious walk-in closet and an ensuite bath with double sinks and marble countertops. Upstairs, the bonus room provides flexible space for an office, hobbies, or a second living area. Unwind on the screened back porch overlooking the large back yard lined with soaring mature trees! The back yard is fully fenced and features a large additional stamped concrete patio, fire pit and the ultimate wooden play gym! In addition to the spacious two-car garage, the expanded driveway offers parking for a third vehicle, an EV charger, and additional space for your boat or RV. This exceptional home is packed with valuable upgrades designed to enhance comfort, convenience, and efficiency, including NC Solar Now solar panels, a whole-house water softener, Kinetico reverse osmosis water filtration system, generator, and washer and dryer. Thoughtful smart-home features add even more convenience, including a programmable Wi-Fi thermostat, Wi-Fi-enabled deadbolt, garage keypad entry, USB outlets, and energy-efficient LED lighting throughout. Set back on a private road near the Intracoastal Waterway, this propety offers a welcoming place to settle in and enjoy the beautiful Coastal Hampstead lifestyle. Per HOA Covenants and Map B73 P99, Individual property ownership is confined to the footprint of the residence only. The property surrounding the residences are HOA common area owned by the HOA.