Welcome home to this charming cottage style gem with 2 bdrm, 2 full baths plus office/den that could be a 3rd bedroom, located in the sought after gated community of Pelican Reef! Known for it's gorgeous wooded lots, nature & water access, you will be pleased to enjoy all the amenities Pelican Reef has to offer, such as a community pool, club house, fitness center, kayak launch/ day dock on Virginia Creek & RV/Boat storage when there is space available. Tennis courts are also offered with an additional membership fee. This lovely home features a welcoming front porch, kitchen with granite countertops, tile backsplash, and plenty of cabinetry space. The spacious great room with soaring vaulted ceilings and a cozy wood burning fireplace, accesses the screened porch and large back patio for outdoor enjoyment. Interior craftsman features include expanded trim, wainscoting in the dining area &10' ceilings w/crown molding and lots of storage space.You will find hardwood flooring throughout the living areas and bedrooms, with tile flooring and custom shower in the master bath. Beautiful new front entry door and back slider, separate 2 car garage, metal roof, new HVAC & water heater as well as encapsulated crawl space with dehumidifier. Privacy and natural beauty, this home is situated on over a ½ acre wooded lot. Just what you've been searching for! Convenience of being in the charming town of Hampstead with shops, and restaurants and just a short drive away from Surf City & Topsail beaches, minutes to the County Public boat ramp to the Intracoastal Waterway... Far from the hustle and bustle yet close to fun for all!