Ideally located off Middle Sound Loop on a quiet street in Emerald Forest. This move in ready 4-bedroom, 3 bath home sits on .55 acres with incredible outdoor living and entertaining space. This house features a 27' above ground saltwater pool, screened porch, spacious patio and custom-built play set with views of the lush backwoods. The well landscaped yard is surrounded by an extensive private, wood fence along the sides, with a discreet blank metal fence in the back to blend in with the scenery. Front and back yards are fully irrigated with well and pump. The open, well lighted kitchen offers countertop seating that opens into a spacious dining area. A split bedroom plan provides added privacy. Master bedroom features an ensuite bath with double vanity. All bathrooms have been recently renovated to include granite countertops, new tile, and modern fixtures. The house has double the normal insulation to provide added sound absorption and to help cut heat loss in half. It also has a spacious 2 car heated and air-conditioned garage, fully drywalled and insulated, with plenty of lighting and cabinet storage. Garage door opener, drive, springs and wheels have been newly updated with lifetime warranty. Extra wide driveway and side parking pad allows for boat or RV storage, and includes generator and camper plug-ins. Full house built-in speakers with individual volume controls in all rooms and porch, plus stereo with port for phone. Decorative lighting has been updated to include LED recessed lighting in the kitchen and dining room area. The house also features stainless appliances, wood cabinetry, a gas fireplace, Hydroviv water filtration system in the kitchen, and a transferable termite bond. It is within walking/biking distance to Ogden Elementary School and also very close to Mayfaire and Landfall shopping and Wrightsville Beach. Emerald Forest has no HOA no city taxes. This house won't last long!!!