Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home nestled in the sought-after Croatan Crossing neighborhood! As you pull up, you're greeted by a long, paved driveway leading to a 2-car garage and established flower beds. Step onto the covered front porch and enter into a spacious, open-concept layout with vaulted ceilings and luxury vinyl plank flooring that flows seamlessly throughout the main living area and master bedroom. In the living room, a planked accent wall with a custom-built mantle frames a natural gas fireplace, perfect for a cozy evening at home. The kitchen is a chef's dream, boasting beautiful granite countertops, upgraded light fixtures, stainless steel appliances, and a generously sized pantry. Gather around the large kitchen island with bar seating for casual meals or entertaining guests. Retreat to the master bedroom, which features a huge walk-in closet and an en suite bathroom complete with a dual sink vanity, walk-in shower, and separate soaking tub. To the right of the foyer, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms with spacious closets, perfect for family or guests. A full bathroom with a vanity and linen closet conveniently serves these rooms. Grab your coffee and enjoy the outdoors in comfort on your screened-in porch with a ceiling fan overlooking the fenced in backyard. The concrete patio that extends off the porch is perfect for grilling out this summer or relaxing in the sun. NO CITY TAXES! Minutes to MCAS Cherry Point and a short drive to Historic Downtown New Bern and Crystal Coast Beaches.