The best of waterfront living in Emerald Isle. This home offers a comfortable floorplan with sweeping water views of Archer's Creek. The property is perched high on a dune with mature trees, flowering bushes, & Mother Nature's privacy screen. The backyard is the heartbeat of the property where everyone gathers to enjoy the heated swimming pool, hot tub, fire pit, & dock, perfect for crabbing, kayaking, & fishing. The right boat will expertly maneuver the waterway leading to the Bogue Sound. A garage & pergola welcome you to the main level's kitchen & living room plus a half bath. The primary BR is spacious with a sliding glass door leading to a private screened porch. The primary bathroom has a granite vanity, tiled shower, plus a large soaking tub illuminated by a skylight as well as a cedar-lined walk-in closet. The kitchen has granite countertops, SS appliances, tiled backsplash, plenty of cabinets and storage. This split-level design steps down into the living room featuring a stone fireplace, & an expansive wall of windows, reaching up to the vaulted ceilings providing a bounty of natural light. This is a perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee watching dolphins frolic or unwind viewing the pinkish-red glow of sunset hues wash over the evening sky. Upstairs are 3 additional BR's, one with a private deck & another updated full bathroom. Downstairs in the ''walk-out basement'' ~820 sqft (in main sqft) is the media room with an 83'' wall-mounted television, surround sound, fireplace & bonus rm currently used as a BR & updated full bath with convenient access to the backyard amenities. Another 373 sqft of space being used as storage can easily be finished for another flex area. See the list of improvements: Rinnai On-Demand water heater, whole house generator, all mounted televisions convey, underground fence & NO FLOOD INS REQD. The beauty of this serene location cannot be overstated. You will know you are home once you walk through the door.