Tucked away on 5 beautifully landscaped acres, this private coastal retreat offers the perfect blend of peaceful living, functional space, and everyday convenience. Surrounded by mature pecan, plum, and crape myrtle trees, along with azaleas, ligustrum, roses, and colorful perennials, the property showcases stunning natural beauty and a well-maintained centipede lawn, creating a true estate-like setting. Enjoy the serenity of country living while remaining just minutes from downtown Swansboro, local shopping, restaurants, and only 10-15 minutes from multiple area beaches. Inside, you'll find 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a spacious bonus room, and a formal dining room that could easily serve as a home office, playroom, or flexible living space to suit your needs. The inviting eat-in kitchen flows seamlessly into the main living areas, creating the perfect setting for both entertaining and everyday comfort. The main-floor primary suite is a true retreat, featuring an ensuite bath with dual vanities, a whirlpool tub, walk-in shower, walk-in closet, and an additional second closet for extra storage. Upstairs, a private bedroom with its own attached bath offers exceptional flexibility as a second primary suite, guest retreat, or multi-generational living space. Enjoy the convenience of a main-floor laundry room, newer LVP flooring, and abundant outdoor living space, including a welcoming covered front porch and a spacious screened-in deck with ramp access overlooking the peaceful backyard and surrounding natural beauty. The property also features an oversized attached one-car garage with extensive storage space, as well as an oversized detached one-car garage complete with a workshop--ideal for hobbyists, craftsmen, boat owners, or anyone needing extra room for equipment and projects. Adding to the appeal are low HOA dues, deeded water access, no city taxes, exceptional privacy, and ample room to spread out and enjoy the outdoors, making this a rare opportunity to enjoy the best of coastal living without sacrificing space or seclusion. Rarely do homes with this much acreage, privacy, versatility, and natural beauty become available, schedule your showing and experience this one-of-a-kind coastal retreat for yourself!