Ideally located between the Ocean and Bogue Sound and hidden in the lush maritime forest with beach-retreat privacy. Perfect vacation home design with a 4 bedroom split floor plan. 2 bedrooms and a bath on each side of the bright open great room where family and friends can gather after a day at the beach and enjoy good food and conversation. Natural light floods in through the sky lights highlighting the vaulted ceiling. A large garage under the home offers a 3rd full bath, laundry room, parking for 2 cars, golf cart, plenty of space for beach toys, fishing poles, and space for expansion opportunities. 42'x8' screened porch, accessed through sliders from the dining area, spans the entire back of the home expanding outdoor entertaining and a place to relax and unwind after a day on the beach, on your boat fishing or on the golf course. The 42'x8' rocking chair front porch provides an additional area to relax and enjoy life in this exceptional beach side town. Watch sunrises and sunsets from the gated private beach side park 2 blocks away which has special parking for golf carts as well as cars. The HOA offers beach and Sound front parks where you can cast a line, with boat ramps and kayak and canoe racks; the Country Club is just down the street, has the only golf course on the island and also offers tennis, a swimming pool and fine dining available with various membership levels. In addition to beach walking, the winding tree lined streets welcome walkers and cyclists. Original owner has used as 2nd home with some vacation rentals. Location on this extraordinary island along with all the amenities it offers makes this a perfect investment on this highest part of the island and when I-42 is completed, home prices will sky rocket here.. Buy now while prices are still reasonable. When you visit Pine Knoll Shores, you will never want to leave, a true gem, it is without comparison. Furnished with some exceptions. Pine Knoll Shores is on a south facing beach which generally appears to lessen direct impact of storms. The Gulf Stream off our shore also seems to moderate our climate and water temperature.