Enjoy both beach & sound! Expansive Views on Banks Channel plus a short walk to the beach! Waterfront home on deep water channel with dock, boat lift, & room for 40' dockage. Nestled in the live oaks on TWO LOTS with room for all your friends & family, this charming, shabby chic cottage with 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths is fashioned for family fun. A ground level 'tiki bar' awaits many joyous gatherings after a day on the beach, only a short walk away, or boating activities on the deep waters of Topsail Sound. The sunsets & sound views looking toward the mainland & Intracoastal waterway are spectacular. Spacious living areas on first level include a large kitchen with stainless appliances, dining area, living room & a bedroom with full bath. Upstairs there's 4 bedrooms with 2 full baths. A huge covered rocking chair porch on the sound side overlooks the pier, dock & boat lift, the perfect place for afternoon sunset cocktails. Low maintenance exterior with all new siding & windows. An outside storage shed for bikes, boogie boards, kayaks, etc. All furnishings remain. Great rental income history to offset cost of ownership. Your dream home awaits!