This three story home is located on a wooded lot in a quiet cul de sac in quiet Saltwater Landing, a more northern neighborhood in Hampstead ideal for commutes in either direction towards Wilmington or towards military bases and Jacksonville and two right turns to Surf City, restaurants, shopping and beaches. Pass the front porch complete with porch swing to the open foyer with flex space that could remain a formal dining or office which has access to the kitchen with a separate pass through hall with a full pantry. Open kitchen with room to entertain with an oversized island perfect for prep work or party food and room for a large dine-in table. Slider to the screened-in porch and plenty of space for a pizza oven or bbq on the adjacent patio. Large great room with gas fireplace for cool evenings and views of the trees. Yard boasts an invisible fence for four legged friends, underground irrigation, and fire pit for marshmallow roasts. Upstairs is a large landing which presently is a work-from-home office space but could also serve as a home school/homework zone. Off the open space is a full bath and laundry room. Owner's suite is oversized with views of the back yard with soaking tub, step in shower and a huge walk in closet accented with a trey ceiling. Next bedroom faces the backyard and trees and comfortably accommodates a queen bed and suite. Larger bedroom with vaulted ceiling has a view of the cul de sac and permanent Carolina shutters. The third floor could easily be converted to a fourth bedroom with a door and boasts another full bathroom, closet and walk out attic storage space. Flood zone X. *This community offers 2 passes (1 per car) for free seasonal beach parking for Surf City beaches. Saltwater HOA has over $200,000 to upgrade amenities.