the mortgage. The open main level has 9 ft ceilings and engineered hardwood floors, with a cozy fireplace for slow winter evenings. Slide open the doors to the balcony and start your morning with coffee overlooking the backyard. The kitchen is built for hosting, with a large island, gas range, stainless steel appliances, and a walk-in pantry. The dining area opens to the rear deck, so dinner can flow outside, with stairs down to the patio. A heat pump keeps the home comfortable year-round with heating and air conditioning. Upstairs, the primary bedroom is a true retreat with expansive ocean views, an 11’2” vaulted ceiling, and a walk-in closet. The 5 piece ensuite has a double vanity, soaker tub, and separate shower. Two more bedrooms, a 4 piece bathroom, and a laundry room complete the level. The suite is private and self-contained, with a full kitchen, living room, bedroom with walk-in closet, bathroom, and in-suite laundry. It’s ready for visiting family, long-term guests, or a tenant, and it has never been rented, so it’s in excellent shape. The fenced backyard has a lawn, garden beds, a magnolia tree, a patio, and a storage shed, and beyond the gate, Royal Bay does the rest. Playgrounds and sports fields are close for the kids, schools are nearby, and cafes and restaurants are a short walk or drive away. Parks and trails are right there for weekend walks and bike rides. It’s an established, family-friendly community with everything within minutes. (id:62650)