Navigable and protected waterfront in sought after Mallard Bay community. Nestled on almost a half acre large corner lot is this adorable waterfront home where there is NO HOA. Keep your boat in the water directly out your back door and within a few minutes you can be on the ICW heading to the Atlantic Ocean for fishing or beaching your boat on one of the barrier islands for a day of swimming and sunning. When hunger sets in boat to one of the areas waterfront dining spots for a fresh seafood meal. Waterfront improvements in 2018 include a concrete block bulkhead with blocked steps leading to the water as well as a large floating dock with steel handrail on a protected and dredged canal. This home sits across the street from the ICW and enjoys lovely waterviews in two directions. Directly across the street is world class Harbour Village Marina where larger slips are available for lease or purchase. This location simply cannot be beat. Though an older home this one has been well taken care of by the original family owners. Recent home improvements include new HVAC (2018), new interior paint (2021) newer dbl, hung vinyl windows, Bamboo flooring throughout and a full yard underground electric fence to keep your furry ones safe. Generous interior space includes two living rooms and a fourth room used as bedroom with access to a fully tiled and glass blocked walk-in shower. The kitchen features original Birch cabinets and an eat-in bar area for casual snacks. There is a large covered rocking chair front porch where you will enjoy spectacular sunsets. Grilling or roasting oysters on the shaded side patio could not be any more fun or easy! This home is move in ready yet offers opportunities limited only by your imagination. Build up, expand out, add on..... the choice is yours. Mallard Bay is in the sought after Topsail schools, is a 1 mile single outlet rd where walking, jogging, biking or taking an evening stroll through the marina are common occurrences. Hampstead is mere minutes from the pristine sands found on Topsail Island beaches, approx. 30 minutes from an international airport for your business or vacation travel requirements and the riverfront boardwalk in downtown historic Wilmington. A thirty minute drive in the opposite location will find you in Jacksonville, Camp LeJuene.