Almost NEW Home. 100% turnkey! Welcome to this 2024 Saratoga home design in the sought-after community of The Sanctuary at Forest Sound. Offering approximately 2,483. square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this home sits across from the community pond, providing a peaceful setting and added privacy. Step inside to find an elegant separate dining room just off the foyer, creating the perfect space for entertaining family and friends. The open-concept layout flows into the spacious living room, highlighted by a cozy gas fireplace, and continues into a beautifully appointed kitchen designed to impress. Features include quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a large center island, and a bright breakfast nook with direct access to the covered rear porch–an ideal spot for enjoying your morning coffee while watching the wildlife that is right outside your backdoor. The main level also offers practical conveniences, including a half bath, a flexible storage area or hobby room, and a convenient drop zone located near the attached two-car garage. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite serves as a private retreat with a tray ceiling, dual walk-in closets, and a luxurious ensuite bath featuring a double vanity, walk-in tiled shower, private water closet, and linen storage. Three additional bedrooms provide ample space for family or guests, including one bedroom with its own private ensuite bath. Designed with comfort and functionality in mind, the home also features an upstairs laundry room, durable water-resistant laminate flooring, and a natural gas water heater. Residents of The Sanctuary at Forest Sound enjoy a prime Hampstead location, just minutes from area shopping, dining, and recreation. Conveniently situated approximately 15 minutes from Wilmington, Surf City, and Topsail Beach, and only about one mile from the Intracoastal Waterway, this home offers easy access to everything coastal living has to offer.