Ideally situated off Middle Sound Loop on a quiet corner in desirable Emerald Forest is this beautifully updated and move-in ready 4 BR, 2.5 bath home on .47 acres with incredible outdoor living and entertaining space, including an in-ground swimming pool. The home also has a separate 421-sf heated and cooled living space that can be used as a guest suite, mother-in-law suite, man cave or income-producing Airbnb. It has a living area, kitchenette, bed area and full bath. This home has been extensively updated with new paint, sliding glass doors, LVP vinyl flooring, high-wind insulated garage door, window trim, wainscoting, roof, nest thermostats and much more. Downstairs is a dining room, office/den and living room with built-in cabinetry and a gas log fireplace. New glass sliders open to an enticing deck overlooking the rear yard, large pool and natural wooded area beyond. There is plenty of room for relaxing and dining in all seasons - inside and out. The formal dining room has board & batten wainscoting and a new chandelier. The light-filled kitchen and breakfast room are open to the living area and have a ''built-in'' rustic cabinet, granite countertops, custom cabinetry, new stainless steel appliances, tile backsplash and a reverse osmosis water system. Upstairs, the master suite boasts a vaulted ceiling, walk-in closet, updated bathroom and a walk-out balcony overlooking the expansive backyard. 3 more BRs, a laundry closet and full bathroom complete the second floor. What's more, above the separate living space, you'll find a 498-sf workshop/attic that can easily be converted into additional living space. The yard offers outdoor living enjoyment all year long with a new pool liner and filtration system, new irrigation heads, new sod and landscaping, new deck resurfacing and added custom railings. All decks and concrete patio overlook the large private fenced-in backyard and pool area where your family can gather, entertain and create memories. Emerald Forest has no HOA and no city taxes. Within walking/biking distance to Ogden Elementary School, it is also very close to Mayfaire and Landfall shopping and Wrightsville Beach.