Welcome home to The Benton, built by Caviness & Cates in The Sanctuary at Forest Sound. This 3-story home includes 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths and plenty of extra space throughout. Walk inside and you will notice the elegant dining room with coffered ceilings and picture frame wainscoting. The kitchen with large peninsula island, will feature ''Frost White'' quartz countertops, natural stone mosaic backsplash, white cabinets, pantry with wood shelving, and stainless-steel appliances, including a natural gas range. Flowing seamlessly from the kitchen, is the great room with natural gas fireplace and covered porch with grill patio overlooking the backyard. The first-floor guest suite includes a walk-in closet, tray ceiling with crown molding, dual sink vanity, shower with tile surround, linen closet and private water closet. Completing the first floor is a half bath and mud room off of the garage entry with built-in coat station. The second floor features the primary suite with tray ceiling and crown molding, along with a spacious walk-in closet with wood shelving. The primary bathroom includes a tile shower with bench, linen closet and private water closet. You will find 2 additional spacious bedrooms with walk-in closets, the laundry room and a full bath on the second floor. Be sure not to miss the 3rd floor! The 4th bedroom, along with a full bath and bonus room can be found here, making it the perfect retreat! Additional features in this home include LVP flooring and crown molding throughout the first floor living areas, oak tread stairs, epoxy garage floor, tankless natural gas hot water heater and gas HVAC. The Sanctuary at Forest Sound is centrally located in the heart of Hampstead. 15 minutes to Wilmington or Surf City/Topsail and just 1 mile off the Intracoastal Waterway. Future proposed amenity includes a boat storage area. Home is under construction. Completed pictures are of a similar home. Please contact the community agent for details on selected finishes.