Avenel Wilmington NC

Welcome to Avenel, a waterfront community nestled along the Intracoastal Waterway just before the Figure Eight Island bridge. This rare gem boasts heavily wooded surroundings, tree-canopied roads, and spacious, private lots with gentle rolling hills, unique to the area. Avenel features newly refurbished docks and a community pier extending into the waterway, exuding Southern charm with its raised timber medians and distinctive street signs.This welcoming home sits at the end of a cul-de-sac, offering 220 feet of views on the 11th fairway of the exclusive Eagle Point Golf Club, a Tom Fazio design and top 100 course in the US, currently ranked #6 in North Carolina. This 4800 square foot Charleston inspired porch over porch invites you to relax in rocking chairs and relish the beauty of the outdoors. Inside, a formal dining room sets the stage for gatherings, while French doors lead to an office with panoramic windows. The first floor features an open floorplan with hickory hardwoods throughout. The chef's kitchen boasts a commercial-style gas range, wrap-around bar and island, and flows seamlessly with the large great room with gas log fireplace and sunny breakfast area all overlooking the park like setting of Eagle Point golf course. The screened porch and expansive deck provide the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the private expansive back yard. The downstairs primary suite, with direct access to the back deck, features two dedicated closets and a large bathroom complete with a tile shower, jacuzzi tub, dual vanities. Upstairs, a massive bonus room with a gaming closet and four large bedrooms (three with walk-in closets) await. Two large bedrooms share a Jack & Jill bath; perfect for kids. A third bedroom serves as a guest suite with its own bathroom and walk-in closet, while the fourth bedroom accesses the guest suite bath. Off the bonus room is an expansive unfinished space full of possibilities, and the third floor features a large, unfinished bonus room with

Listed below appraised value, this home offers instant equity in the peaceful waterfront community of Avenel.Tucked away on over half an acre in a private cul-de-sac, this beautifully updated brick home offers both privacy and convenience, with water access just steps away and Porters Neck conveniences just a short drive. Enjoy the quiet, coastal lifestyle in one of Wilmington's most tranquil neighborhoods.Inside the home, enjoy 10-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, crown molding, fresh paint, and updated lighting, while a cozy gas-log fireplace anchors the living room. The kitchen features a new wall oven/microwave, vent hood, stainless appliances, farmhouse sink, granite countertops, and freshly painted cabinetry.Across from the formal dining room, the flexible sitting room with barn doors at the front of the home is perfect for an office or playroom. The split floor plan includes two guest bedrooms with a Jack-and-Jill bath and a spacious first-floor primary suite with a custom walk-in closet, double vanity, Jacuzzi tub, and walk-in shower.Upstairs, the large bonus room serves as a 4th bedroom with its own full bath, new carpet, and a separate entrance--perfect for a private guest suite, home office, or media room. The screen and projector will be conveyed! The updated half bath on the main level features new tile and a pedestal sink.The expansive screened porch is the heart of the home, ideal for morning coffee, al fresco dining, or relaxing with views of the private backyard filled with mature trees, blooming azaleas, and wildlife. Additional highlights include a 2019 HVAC, two-car garage, walk-in crawl space, and attic storage with potential to expand living space.With generous upgrades, a large lot, flexible living space, and community water access, this Avenel gem is a rare find!