Here is the home you've been waiting for! A 3 bedroom 2 bath, almost 1800 sq ft custom built (remodeled home in 2013) ENERGY EFFICIENT in the beautiful ISLAND WOODS subdivision situated on a cul de sac on a large 16,500 sq ft lot with a private fenced in back yard! This home was hand built by previous owner and master carpenter Michael Egan and is one of the first "green homes" on the Outer Banks with its passive SOLAR design! The home features a reverse floor plan with the primary living space on the top floor with cathedral ceilings, a cupola and windows GALORE! The 3 bedrooms and 2 baths one of which is a master ensuite are on the first floor. The kitchen was enlarged and completely remodeled in 2013 with brand-new cabinetry, ceramic Antracita slab countertops, backsplash, tile floors, smooth-top range, stainless sink, and lights. The current owners have made many updates since purchasing which include Pergo Waterproof floors in all of the bedrooms, living room and dining room, new interior paint downstairs and kitchen, 13 new light fixtures, 3 mini splits installed, New roof on the back shed, Replaced siding on back part of the house, Exhaust fans installed in both bathrooms ,and REMOVED 25 trees! The home's architecture maximizes its solar efficiency! Featuring 6 inch walls, 10 inch floors plus 10 inch roof rafters with extra insulation substantially reducing the use of the gas HVAC unit. These features make the home cooler in the summer and inexpensive to heat in the winter. Need storage? Check out the attached 200 sq.ft. storage shed/workshop which is climate controlled This home is located within minutes of the beautiful OUTER BANKS BEACHES and charming historice DOWNTOWN MANTEO! Make an appointment to see it today before it's gone!