147 Snow Goose LaneSneads Ferry, NC 28460Price: $575,000

Need room? Good. Because this house has plenty of it. With 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, a bonus room, and 3,527 heated square feet, this home in Mimosa Bay offers enough space that you might actually lose track of where you left your phone. The floor plan is practical and flexible. The main-level owner's suite offers a soaking tub, separate shower, and a custom closet system that's the organizational equivalent of a personal assistant. If you've ever had to hunt for a matching shoe five minutes before leaving the house, you'll appreciate it. There's also a second bedroom and full bath downstairs, providing flexibility without requiring a trip upstairs. The kitchen is built for real life, not just photos. Plenty of cabinet space, plenty of counter space, a pantry, and all appliances convey. You'll also find a formal dining room, mudroom, and a propane fireplace for the handful of days each year when southeastern North Carolina remembers it's supposed to have winter. Upstairs are three more bedrooms, two full baths, and a bonus room that can be whatever you need it to be: office, gym, media room, hobby space, or simply a place to spread out. Outside, you'll find a fully fenced backyard, a deck with a dedicated propane hookup for the grill--because swapping propane tanks in the middle of cooking is a tradition nobody enjoys--and a storage shed that helps keep the garage available for what it was originally intended for: parking vehicles. The refrigerator, garage refrigerator, washer, dryer, and shed all convey. If you grew up believing that people with a garage refrigerator were rich, congratulations, you've finally arrived. The home also includes a Culligan reverse osmosis and water softener system, termite bond, and LeafFilter gutter protection. For buyers keeping an eye on major systems, the roof is original to 2011, the HVAC was replaced in 2018, and the water heater in 2022. Then there's the location. This home sits on the same street as Mimosa Bay's clubhouse, pool, and fitness center, making it easy to enjoy the amenities without loading up the car. The gated community also offers tennis courts, a playground, boat and RV storage, and a private boat ramp with access to the Intracoastal Waterway. A golf cart isn't required, but you may find yourself wanting one. HOA dues are $111.11 per month, and the seller is offering $5,000 in concessions with an acceptable offer. In other words, a little help toward the part of buying a house that nobody puts in the listing photos. Fair warning: every house you look at after this one may feel a little disappointing. Schedule your showing and decide for yourself.