This is the one that you've been waiting for! Stunning Sound Front home perched on an elevated lot, this Emerald Plantation beauty delivers the coastal lifestyle you've been dreaming of. Wake up to glowing sunrises, unwind with breathtaking sunsets, and take in coveted panoramic views of Bogue Sound, the Intracoastal Waterway and the Emerald Isle bridge. Launch your boat from your private pier with lift and be on the ICW in seconds, or spend the afternoon crabbing, fishing, or simply soaking up the breeze from your screened-in porch. Each of the spacious 4 bedrooms have their own private bath, while a bonus room/office offers flexibility for work or play. Recent improvements include a gourmet kitchen renovated in 2022, new LVP and carpet in 2021, a new water heater in 2025 and a 7,000 lb boat lift in 2023. This home showcases soaring ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, and as an added bonus, includes a whole-house generator. Your days will be enjoyed from beach to boat to backyard barbecue. Emerald Plantation's gated community amenities include a pool, tennis, playground, clubhouse, boat ramp, day dock and boat storage. And when you want a night out, groceries, shops, restaurants, and even the local movie theater are just a short stroll or golf cart ride away. And don't forget the beach – you will be so close that the sound of the ocean waves can be heard rolling in! This move-in-ready home invites you to start living your best sound front and island life the moment you arrive.