$20,000 Price Reduction! Beautifully Updated Cottage Just Minutes from Downtown - Priced to Sell! Was under contract in just 2 weeks, but the buyer walked away days before closing--no fault of the seller.This move-in ready and beautifully updated cottage-style home won't last long! Featuring a mature garden oasis and the open kitchen of your dreams, this charming 2-bedroom home offers off-street parking, stainless steel appliances (including a gas stove), granite countertops, and a spacious open floor plan that flows into a bright sunroom--perfect for enjoying views of the exquisite backyard garden and large deck.Ever thought of hosting an intimate wedding, afternoon tea, or garden party? This storybook setting offers the perfect backdrop for unforgettable gatherings or quiet moments surrounded by nature.Additional highlights include a newly installed vapor barrier in the crawlspace and a fully fenced .25-acre lot. Conveniently located off Market Street, near Forest Hills, Carolina Place, and downtown Wilmington.The backyard is a true gardener's paradise, filled with Japanese Maple Trees, hydrangeas, azaleas, dogwoods, lilies, a fig tree, a live oak, and many more vibrant plantings to enjoy throughout the seasons.