Located in a central, convenient neighborhood this home, surrounded by .46 acres, offers all of the benefits of a quiet retreat. Updated, the newly open floor plan brings together the core of the home which lends itself to family and guest gatherings. The addition of the screened in porch off the Dining Room provides a tranquil spot overlooking the koi pond. The home offers great flexibility on how the spaces might be adapted to your needs. The original dining room has been converted to an office right off the entrance across from a 1/2 bath offering convenience for your guests. On the first floor there are two additional bedrooms, each with their own private bath. Upstairs is the main bedroom, en suite bath, and walk in closet. There is access to two areas for storage in the walk in attic. This home offers an abundance of storage space. In the rear of the property is a one car garage, a carport which will accommodate a boat, and the bonus of a renovated greenhouse which now houses a music/band room and has the potential to be used as an art/craft/hobby studio, den/man cave, or office space. The backyard features a large, newly renovated deck for grilling and dining al fresco. The spacious backyard will provide inspiration to create separate lounge options. There is also a deck in the front which is privately encircled by plantings.A wide variety of shops, restaurants, movie theater, exercise facilities, and medical offices are all nearby. The Cross City Bike Trail, which will link you all parts of the city, is just down the road. UNCW, which is right there, provides options to participate in educational opportunities, lectures, shows, music performances, and sporting events. You will have easy access to Wrightsville Beach or a quick connection to downtown for all the events going on there as evidenced by attributes cited in Southern Living naming it the ''South's Best City on.the Rise.''