232 hickory shores drive

5K lender credit to buyer available!! Coastal grace and charm overflows from this stunning home WITH ELEVATOR located in local favorite community of Hickory Shores. This coastal style home captures the flair of beach living while meticulously designed for seamless everyday life & easy living. The main floor combines Crystal Coast vibes with grand open floorplan full of natural light that gives an overwhelming feeling of home. Perfectly sized kitchen is a chef's dream with plenty of working counter space, large pantry, cabinet storage, and a corian bar that comfortably sits four. Serving as the central social hub of the home, the kitchen is seamlessly connected to the formal dining room living room with cozy fireplace, and accessible to the screened in porch for outdoor dining, entertaining, quiet nights star gazing, or simply enjoying the coastal breeze. Designed and built for versatility, one can find 2 additional bedrooms and a full bathroom on the main floor. The bedrooms are spacious enough for resident family members, guests, or perfect for remote work or creative pursuits. The principle suite finishes off the main floor, offering privacy away from other bedrooms, flexible wall space accommodating most bedroom furniture and a large walk-in closet. The principle bathroom is a spacious relaxing retreat with large shower, and dual vanities. The thoughtfully designed lower level, accessible via interior stairs, elevator, or a private exterior entrance, includes a convenient first-floor apartment/suite with full living/media area, formal dining room, kitchenette, full bath, & bonus room (pictured as a bedroom here) with walk-in closet, and full bath-Perfect for teen living, out of town guests, entertaining, or in law suite.. For those who need STORAGE, STORAGE STORAGE, you will also find the most impressive storage room with shelving. that I surmise would satisfy the most storage starved buyer, not to mention the attic with pull down stairs The resort like nature of the home and the yard maximizes year round outdoor living for intimate gatherings, casual lounging, and enjoyment- boasting a patio with grilling space, warm evenings around the fire pit making every day feel like a vacation. Extra storage, shed, outside shower-perfect for rinsing off after a day in the sun, extra parking pad for golf carts, RVs or boats, cute pergola donned with Wisteria vines that announce spring is well on it's way, and expansive decking with plenty of room for a table with chairs, bench, and porch swing. Imagine breathing in the salt air while relaxing on a porch swing or screened porch bliss with views of the Sound. Centrally located with easy access to Camp Lejeune or Cherry Point, award winning schools, and both the bike & the walking paths along the Croatan Forest, beaches, parks, shopping, the gym, and the hospital. This home embodies the epitome of coastal charm. an exceptional opportunity to own a piece of Crystal Coast paradise.