Land! Approximately 1.18 acres. No city taxes, no HOA! Situated on a quiet,peaceful dead-end state-maintained road with horse farms, out in the country but still in New Hanover County, This charming ranch is just the ticket! 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Trey ceiling in primary and volume ceiling in living room, fans throughout...set up perfectly for enjoying the outdoors! Front porch, side screened porch and large (8x24) back deck give you so many options for enjoying this beautiful property. Wood burning fireplace with blower for chilly winter nights, and chimney has been refurbished with moldproof siding. Custom made cabinets in kitchen and bathrooms. Peace of mind included with the exterior door alarms. Two driveways with plenty of parking, plus a detached 210-wired garage with bay and wired workshop/artist/music studio with additional storage in back and double set of double doors on rear (seller has some interest in selling tools/machinery). Acre+ dog-legged shaped lot features large azaleas and lots of shade trees. Birds are attracted by the tree-cover as well as the birdbath. Roof replaced in 2020, HVAC in 2019, so no worries about those big-ticket items. Just minutes to airport, shopping, post office, hardware store, take-out, public boat ramp to Cape Fear River and two parks with playgrounds. Listen to the nostalgic train whistle just 2 miles away. Pre-approved buyer showings preferred and needed if you're making an offer.