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Tucked away in your own private maritime like forest this island gem offers water views, and ocean access directly across the street. Pleasant Cove is a sound side community on the south end of Surf City home to permanent residents as well as vacationers. Enjoy a day at the beach or a bike ride into town for drinks, and live entertainment at a local establishment. Back at home the street level entrance (an additional 227 sq/ft NOT included in total sq footage) includes a large room, (home office, beach equipment storage...) as well as an additional storage closet and is ready for wet feet coming in from the enclosed outdoor shower and changing area. Once inside, the reversed floor plan boasts splendid sunset views over Topsail Sound and the ICW beyond from the top floor. This level provides access to two decks, one covered and furnished (the tree house deck) and one open boasting waterviews of Topsail Sound. A gas log fireplace in the living room and a fully equipped kitchen and dining area complete this level. Gorgeous views and natural sunlight filter in through multiple windows and glass sliders making this living area the place to be at the end of day at the beach. The middle floor is home to three bedrooms, one ensuite full bath with shower, an additional full bathroom as well as laundry facilities. The large deck accessible from the master suite or exterior stairs adds an additional level of outdoor entertaining. For non beach days, enjoy the brick patio underneath an umbrella of tree coverage or spend time in your very own green house, currently be used as yet more storage. Boasting a new roof in 2018 and new windows in 2020 the big ticket items are already in place. Home has served as a permanent residence as well as generated nice rental income. This home sits on a naturally elevated lot; current owner is not required to pay flood insurance. Being sold completely furnished right down to the Keurig Coffee maker in the kitchen. VA assumable loan option.