Experience tranquil waterfront living on 1.8 acres in Oriental Plantation, where sweeping views of Smith Creek and roughly 400 feet of shoreline create a calming coastal setting. This thoughtfully constructed home offers comfort, quality, and a serene connection to the water. The property is ideal for outdoor living, featuring mature landscaping, an oval concrete driveway, and expansive creekside decking, including a main deck and a private deck off the primary suite. Boaters will appreciate water access with CAMA-approved moorings, a 7,000 lb lift, a 1,000 lb remote side lift, and a dock designed for a trawler. A screened patio and multiple covered outdoor areas encourage year-round enjoyment. Exterior details include HardiPlank siding, Anderson E-Series windows and doors, Leaf Filter gutter protection, and recent full exterior painting. Inside, the home offers easy single-level living with three bedrooms and two full baths, including a spacious primary suite with a walk-in closet and walk-in shower. A finished room over the garage provides excellent flexibility as a guest suite, office, or studio, complete with its own bath. Additional features include UV-treated windows, a whole-house fan, a mudroom, and a walk-in pantry. The kitchen is equipped with Woodmode cabinetry, Silestone quartz counters, and GE Profile and Bosch appliances. Behind the scenes, the home benefits from dual electric panels, dual-zone Carrier heat pumps plus a mini-split for the FROG, a water heater with recirculation, a Kinetico water system with reverse osmosis, and a robust 20kW Kohler generator. An oversized garage provides exceptional storage and workspace with multiple circuits for tools, and insulated, high-wind-rated doors. Set along the peaceful waters of Smith Creek, this exceptional property offers a rare opportunity to enjoy privacy, comfort, and timeless coastal living in one of North Carolina's most charming waterfront communities along the Inner Banks.