This home lives far larger than expected, offering one thousand five hundred four square feet of additional conditioned ground-floor flex space including three finished rooms and two full bathrooms providing exceptional versatility for guests, work, recreation, or multi-generational living. Picture yourself on the water at 1017 Mallard Bay Road, where comfort, craftsmanship, and coastal living blend seamlessly. Set on a half-acre lot with direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway, the property delivers a premier boating setup with two private floating docks, a twelve thousand-pound lift, and full power and water connections. Whether heading to Lea Island or exploring the sound, this is true waterfront living. Inside, quality stands out at every turn. The main kitchen features more than eighty-five thousand dollars in custom Markraft cabinetry, forty thousand dollars in granite, premium Wolf and Bosch appliances, and thoughtful finishes ideal for those who love to cook and entertain. The ground floor includes a second full Markraft kitchen with granite counters perfect for guests or extended stays and mirrors the main level's finishes with luxury vinyl plank flooring, twelve-inch trim, custom closets, Venetian blinds, and its own laundry room. Currently, a vacant lot across the street protects sightlines and privacy while the partially covered tiled deck with multiple ceiling fans and an exterior lift supports year-round enjoyment of the coastal setting. The spacious lot offers room for gardening, hens or a self-sustaining lifestyle. With low flood insurance; modern heating ventilation air conditioning; and well-executed updates throughout this home blends functionality comfort; and timeless coastal appeal.