Morning coffee on the rear porch looks out over a natural wooded buffer at this 2024 Mungo Homes build in Merrill Villas at Bella Vita, Carolina Forest, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The Hatcher A floor plan offers three bedrooms, three full baths, and 1,630 heated square feet on a 0.21-acre wooded homesite, with an open-concept great room, dining area, and eat-in kitchen flowing together under luxury vinyl plank flooring. The kitchen is made for gathering, with a center work island and breakfast bar, solid surface countertops, white cabinetry, a white tile backsplash, a corner pantry, and stainless steel appliances, including a gas range with broil and grill functions. A split-bedroom layout keeps daily living on the main level. The primary suite features a tray ceiling, ceiling fan, walk-in closet, linen closet, and en-suite bath with a double-sink vanity and tiled shower, while the second bedroom has its own full bath. Upstairs, a third bedroom with a full bath works as a guest room, home office, den, or bonus room. A covered front porch, rear porch, and patio extend the living space outdoors, and fencing, a tankless gas water heater, natural gas heat, and an attached two-car garage with parking for four round out the home. Window treatments convey. Residents enjoy the Bella Vita outdoor community pool, and the HOA covers pool service and common area maintenance. Golf carts, motorcycles, and pets are allowed for owners and tenants, and long-term rentals are permitted. Bella Vita is known for its ponds, resident swans, and trails, and the Dick Scobee Drive location puts Highway 501, Coastal Grand Mall, Myrtle Beach International Airport, Grand Strand golf, dining, shopping, and Atlantic Ocean beaches within a short drive. Nearly new construction and a wooded homesite come together in Merrill Villas at Bella Vita, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579. Measurements are not guaranteed; buyer is responsible for verifying.