19471 Laurel Bay Drive, East Lake, NC 27953

The covered porch welcomes you to this immaculate gem located less than 20 minutes from Roanoke Island. The spacious, well-cared for home is located in a peaceful new neighborhood and is being offered completely furnished and TURN-KEY for either year-round living or as a rental investment opportunity. With a sense of community and quaintness, the location boasts easy access to Roanoke Island, the Outer Banks Beaches, and multiple opportunities for embracing the barrier islands. This home is a nature-lover?s dream with its vicinity to hunting, fishing, kayaking and hiking trails. Two National Wildlife Refuges, Alligator River and Pocosin Lakes are minutes away, offering a plethora of outdoor exploration and learning possibilities. This three bedroom, two bath open-concept home creates a comfortable family living space with gorgeous Luxury Vinyl Tile throughout and well-appointed furnishings. The Seller has meticulously maintained this home and has upgraded multiple touches throughout the interior, such as matte black door hinges & doorknobs, custom light fixtures, and smart ceiling fans. Mexican Talavera cabinetry hardware was added to the kitchen. Fresh paint adorns the walls and trim in all bedrooms. The added stainless steel chef?s table creates extra kitchen storage as well as a great meal prep area. Another upgrade includes a water filtration system under the kitchen sink. The three sizable bedrooms have a double closet in each, while the master bedroom offers an ensuite bath. Both bathrooms have upgraded plumbing fixtures, vanity mirrors and cabinetry hardware. Insulating custom window treatments throughout make this home more energy efficient. You will find triple layered easy-up Cellular Shades, Faux Wood Blinds finished with Drapery Panels and Hardware giving it a true custom look and feel. Located off the kitchen, in a separate utility room is a full-sized Washer & Dryer with a nice pantry shelf. A separate back porch entrance leads to the huge backyard (the lot is close to half an acre of land)! Freshly painted decks, handrails, stairs, and custom painted lattice were added in 2024, along with dusk to dawn lighting and remote-control porch lights. Exterior upgrades also include professional landscaping and topsoil addition. The home is on well-water with a housed DSI pump and a water softening system. The construction of the new 289-million-dollar bridge at Alligator River starting this fall makes this home a perfect location for construction crews. NO HOA. All furniture, accessories, and window treatments to convey! MOVE IN READY!! Reach out for more details today!