Experience the best of island living at 8725 Plantation Drive in this 3 bedroom home with a first floor primary bedroom and a flex space offering even more additional room. Soaring ceilings and an abundance of windows fill the open living and dining areas with natural light, while hardwood floors create an easy flow throughout the main living spaces. The electric fireplace provides a comfortable focal point, and the bright kitchen features white cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless appliances, a tile backsplash and a generous peninsula with seating. Just outside, the screened porch, deck and paver patio offer inviting places to enjoy morning coffee, quiet afternoons and coastal evenings. Beyond the porch is one of the property's most memorable features, a small established garden with apple and peach trees, blueberry bushes, an asparagus patch and a grape-covered arbor. Floored attic space provides valuable additional storage. Emerald Plantation residents enjoy a clubhouse, pool, tennis courts, playground, boat ramp and dock, with boat storage. Golf carts are also permitted within the community, adding to the relaxed island lifestyle. Located in the heart of Emerald Isle, Emerald Plantation is a sought after location, featuring easy on/off island access within walking, biking or golf cart distance to area hot spots, including shopping, restaurants and the beach. Whether the day calls for boating, swimming, tending the garden or unwinding on the screened porch, this home offers a unique blend of coastal recreation, comfortable living and room to enjoy life at your own pace.