1014 Bennet Lane, Carolina Beach, NC 28428

Just what you have been looking for: a gorgeous multigenerational custom home that offers stress-free living! You will have no worries during storm season, as this home has everything you need to put your mind at ease. Built on a high 0.18-acre lot, and located out of a flood zone, this property and the surrounding area has not seen any flooding over the years, despite what mother nature has dished out. This stunning one-of-a-kind home is solidly built, and features a metal roof, fiber cement siding, hurricane shutters, Trex decking, and sealed floors in the side-loading garage/storage area. You can even enjoy the lovely pond-front location/views without concern, as the Town of Carolina Beach maintains it, and pumps the pond during big rain events. In addition, this home has been lovingly maintained: there is a termite bond on the property, the propane tank is buried, and the exterior residential elevator is covered by a maintenance contract (just renewed). The open floor plan in the main living area is the perfect gathering place and features access to the screened porch and outdoor deck; and the entire top floor is a private owner's retreat including a separate sitting room with gas-log fireplace and private deck overlooking the pond and downtown Carolina Beach (the perfect place to view the seasonal firework shows!). Best of all, the lower level provides the ideal set-up for multigenerational accommodations, such as an in-law suite or young adult ''hangout.'' Located in the distinctive, residential-only Island Forest neighborhood (no short-term rentals and ''crazy tourist crush'' to deal with!), you can enjoy all that island life has to offer, while being quietly tucked away. Only a quick walk/bike ride to restaurants and stores; and minutes away from the beach, marinas, two public boat accesses, the Carolina Beach State Park, the Island Greenway Bike Path, the NC State Aquarium, Ft. Fisher Historic Site and State Park, and the ferry to Southport.