Thanks to its Southern exposure, this beautiful home is graced with plenty of natural light throughout the day, making the open floor plan bright and inviting. A split bedroom design offers privacy for you and your family. You'll appreciate the beautiful hardwood and ceramic tile floors, a cozy fireplace, a large bonus room and the covered back porch. The garage has been converted to a music studio ideal for family members to practice their musical instruments in privacy, but it may also be used as an artist's studio, family room, home theater, and office space or exercise room. There is also a 12 ft. x 28 ft. air conditioned, insulated and powered workshop/storage building.   One of the features that set this home apart from most others in the neighborhood is its private location. There is very little vehicular traffic. It is adjacent to an 80 acre tract of protected land donated by conservationist David Richie. The backyard offers a private, natural setting which borders the Holly Shelter Wildlife Habitat. The serene natural pond seasonally dries up allowing for nature walks to the wooded rear of the property. This location is close to excellent schools and the brand new Topsail High School. It also provides easy access to Interstate 40 and is only 25 minutes to downtown Wilmington, 25 minutes to either Topsail or Wrightsville beach, 20 minutes to Mayfair, 15 minutes to the GE plant, close to several golf courses, and approx. 40 minutes to Jacksonville.   Custom upgrades totaling over $40,000 have been added since the house was originally purchased in 2006. These include the following: the kitchen and dining room were tiled with the highest quality ceramic tile; a full glass door replaced the original front door; the backyard was landscaped and includes a brick walkway and three garden boxes; a concrete driveway replaced the original gravel driveway; a 322 sq. ft. air conditioned workshop/storage building was installed and skirted with brick; the garage was converted into 300 sq. ft. heated living space.   Please note that the map may be incorrect.  Please call for directions.