Nestled among nearly an acre of mature trees and lawns on a quiet cul-de-sac, set against the peaceful and private natural backdrop of the beautiful Price's Creek estuarial reserve, this elegantly casual single level home offers the perfect retreat to enjoy the very best of coastal Carolina living! With over 1850 SF, including 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a dedicated office, and stunning outdoor living spaces, this home checks all the boxes! A large, covered rocking-chair front porch provides a perfect place for shady relaxation. A spacious and convenient foyer with 10' ceilings and stylish shiplap accents welcomes visitors and sets the tone of coastal casually elegant style featured throughout. With easy-care LVP flooring below soaring vaulted ceilings and a stunning accent wall welcome you into the spacious Great Room awash with natural light featuring views to the outdoor woodland setting. A large granite topped kitchen island with breakfast bar seating and bar fridge cubby serve as the centerpiece to the Chef's kitchen. Bright quartz perimeter counters with beautiful cherry cabinets featuring pull-out shelves and soft-close doors and drawers, and gas range, overlooking a stylish dining area with custom built-ins makes the perfect hospitality center of the home. A smart tray ceiling and shiplap accents the Primary Bedroom, with an ensuite bath featuring a granite topped double vanity, walk-in zero-entry ceramic shower with rain head and generous walk-in closet complete the Owner's Suite. A walk-in laundry and pantry provide plenty of storage located conveniently adjacent to the Owners' Suite. On the opposite side of the home, you will find 2 generously sized guest rooms and a full bath featuring granite counters and gleaming wood cabinetry. Enjoy the temperate weather of the Carolinas with a large, glassed sun porch with fireplace, and multiple exterior composite deck and patio spaces, a cozy firepit, and a luxurious swim spa for relaxation and exercise -all in the privacy of your personal woodland retreat. The free-standing shed and adjacent "toy port" provide convenient additional storage and workshop space. The oversized 2+ car garage includes additional granite topped workshop space, epoxy floors, and custom finishes throughout to offer additional covered recreation spaces, as well as a storage loft area that provides direct access to additional storage space in the floored attic above. The home is in the desirable tree-lined neighborhood of Turtlewood offering convenient golf-cart friendly access to the charming waterfront and downtown of historic Southport, easy access to the NC Ferry System, as well as the beautiful nearby beaches of Oaks Island and quaint cobblestone streets of Wilmington NC.