Wilmington, NC

Gorgeous custom sound home on Hewletts Creek located on lots 10 and 11 of the Carr Estate comprised of about 7 acres of land. The peninsula has panoramic views of the creek, Intracoastal Waterway, Masonboro Island and the Atlantic Ocean in the distance! Home was built in 1996 for the present owners by Telesis Ventures and designed by renowned architect Ligon Flynn. Property includes main residence with 4 bedrooms, large covered porches, newly updated kitchen, 2 car carport, detached 4 car garage and horse stables with fenced pasture. There is also a fixed private pier on the creek with a floating dock. The driveway has an electric gate for secured access, and the property has lots of privacy. Included are 2 20KW propane generators in case of power loss. This property was part of a 70 acre tract of land at the mouth of Hewletts Creek owned by James Osborn Carr that was his summer home until his death in 1949. The property, known as Grainger's Point, was subdivided and sold after Carr's death, and has some of the most scenic vistas of any property in New Hanover County. Masonboro Sound was an area of New Hanover County where people would go for the summer to get away from the heat and enjoy the ocean breezes. There they could enjoy coastal activities like fishing, boating, and family gathering. Homes were first built in the area in the 18th and 19th centuries. William Hooper had a summer home on Masonboro sound; he was one of three signers of the Declaration of Independence from N.C. Another home called Live Oaks was built in 1912 for Walter Parsley as a permanent residence; it was designed by Henry Bacon, who was the architect for the Lincoln Memorial.

THE SEA LILLY, a private ONE-OF-A-KIND isolated luxurious estate that fronts the magnificent Intracoastal Waterway. This 8317s.f. resort sits on 8.96 acres and comes with a main residence, guest house, pool house & 6 car climate controlled garages. Among the amenities include a heated pool, lighted clay tennis court and basketball court, 50/100/150yd. chipping greens with 3 tees. Take a walk or golf cart ride on the pier to the spacious gazebo and enjoy the captivating views of the Intracoastal Waterway. This tropical estate includes multiple porches, deck, and patios for additional outdoor living space for entertaining. The grand entrance greets you with a beautifully custom electronic gate along with a cobblestone circular driveway and a jetted fountain with a 20' tall bronze marlin statue as the centerpiece. The estate's gorgeous tropical lawn is enhanced with beautiful palms and a manicured pond with a large spectacular waterfall and more tropical plants, adding to the resort setting. The main house, guest house and pool house all have stained cypress siding, cedar shake roofs, copper gutters and commercial grade windows and sliding doors. The interiors include shear wall construction, hardwood floors in all the living areas and bedrooms, cypress trim, marble tile and gourmet kitchens in all 3 houses. The main house was originally designed by renowned architect, Haywood H. Newkirk, a 5-time AIA award recipient. Home includes 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, great room with vaulted ceilings and gas log fireplace, dining room, a chef's kitchen, home office and fully equipped home gym, all with beautiful water views. The guest house is a 2800s.f. 2 Bedroom, 2 bath built in 2004 and its design blends cohesively with main resident. It includes a lavish great room, dining room and kitchen with a butler's pantry and upscale appliances. Two levels of decks ideal for entertaining or relax in the sunken hot tub overlooking the tropical grounds and the Intracoastal Waterway.

This spectacular 10 acre Intracoastal Waterway front residence offers the very finest of Carolina waterfront living with direct ocean views that are unparalleled in the Wilmington area. Every aspect of this 10,690 square foot handcrafted masterpiece, built by Fred Murray, features custom artisan details that make this home a true architectural work of art. The magnificent structure coupled with the private ten acre setting, pier and gazebo on the water, and seemingly endless views of the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean beyond, presents a rare legacy property worthy of being called one of the South's finest coastal estates. The main house is a well designed four story home complete with an elevator, gourmet kitchen, a large study and a light-filled observatory on the fourth floor that allows for easy enjoyment of the expansive, unobstructed long-range coastal water views. Steam curved walls, bamboo flooring with black walnut inlays, built-in black walnut china cabinets and a custom made one-of-a-kind balustrade are just a few of the special details that fill this residence with unique quality throughout. A breezeway on the south side of the residence connects to a charming two bedroom guest house complete with a full kitchen and large living space where guests can enjoy their privacy in complete comfort. A north side breezeway leads through an expansive waterfront covered porch with a wood burning fireplace and into the pool house where there is an indoor deep water circular pool with a perfect extension for lap swimming. The pool house also offers a large fitness space, his and her dressing areas, a wet bar, a retractable movie screen and a spectacular custom made luminous jellyfish artisan glass fixture that swirls with colorful fiber optic lighting for magical nighttime swims.

Introducing 2340 Ocean Point Drive, one of coastal North Carolina's most iconic waterfront residences. This West Indies inspired masterpiece is set high on a bluff overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean. Offered completely furnished, decorated, and turn-key. Precision craftsmanship can be found in every finish of this magnificent residence designed by architect Charles Dietsche. The home is grand in scale, and filled with soothing color palettes of gray, sea salt, and aquamarine hues that contrast elegantly with dark Brazilian Walnut floors.Overhead, coffered ceilings connect gracefully with exposed beams and louvered transom windows that give a sense of grandeur with a distinctly coastal flare. Adjoining either side of the great room are spacious common areas. The south wing features the kitchen, formal dining area, butlers pantry, reading nook, and home office. The kitchen is a chef's dream with a 6 burner range including griddle, warming drawer, massive handcrafted vent hood, and sparkling recycled-bottle Vihara backsplash. Opposite, the living area is anchored by a parlor with floating wet bar, 945 bottle climate controlled wine cellar, fireplace and waterfront billiards room. One of the most dramatic features of the home are the great room's sliding doors that open the living area to the poolside veranda. The infinity pool blends seamlessly into the blue waters of the Intracoastal Waterway, and the waves breaking in the Atlantic Ocean. Upstairs, the master suite features built in headboard, fireplace, and spectacular views of the sea. The master bath features shimmering glass tile shower, classic vanities and soaking tub. The second floor includes a full guest suite with kitchenette, laundry, bath and adjoining bunkroom. The third floor tower provides perfect space for a state of the art fitness center. Exterior features include lush landscaping, infinity pool, spa, outdoor fireplace, and putting green.

Duck Point, the ultimate retreat with 4.32 acres overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway and the mouth of Page Creek, across from Figure Eight Island. In 1947 architect A. C. Woodruff designed this one-in-a-generation property with views from every window and screened porches on 3 sides to capture the prevailing southern breeze .Inside the long many windowed living room, one has the sensation of being aboard ship with water on all sides. The unique peninsula has over 1300 feet of water frontage and incredible centuries old moss draped live oaks and is protected from over development with a conservation easement. Osprey, heron, egrets, eagles and land birds of all varieties abound in this coastal oasis. This six bedroom residence has been tastefully updated but kept in context with it's history and charm. Imagine a movie set for The Big Chill complete with a private dock on a secluded cove with both sunrise and sunset views over water! Absolutely magical.

Oo-tray, the name of this contemporary home on Figure Eight Island, goes over and above the norm in breaking the mold in architecture and design, boasting 4,056 square feet with four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a rooftop cabana, and pool with 360-degree views of the Intracoastal waterway and Atlantic ocean. Its unconventional appearance is meant to look and feel like a ship with its practical use of materials and unique details. The maritime motif even extends to a historic shipwreck discovered on the property.On April 17, 1877, a lumber schooner, the John S. Lee, was lost at sea. One hundred thirty-eight years later, a family set out to build a home on the site of the shipwreck. The remains of the old schooner were discovered just below the sand of this Figure Eight Island home. The new beach home is built like a well-designed ship, paying homage to the John S. Lee, crafted from wood, able to weather a Category 5 hurricane while affording access to sun, view, and sea breezes from every vantage.The fourth floor of the home is a favorite, offering 360-degree views from a pool that has a firepit on one side and faces a seating area created from the stern of a boat. The bow of the boat, once U.S. Navy hull built in 1971, is used as a bar inside the rooftop cabana separated from the outdoor area by folding glass doors. Holly and teak inlay floors, porthole windows, doors that resemble boat hatches, and an all stainless-steel bathroom, with a marine head and sink, truly make the top floor look and feel like a boat. You're able to enjoy both an ocean view and an Intracoastal view while entertaining guests in the pool. A two-inch-thick clear acrylic panel holds the water in the stainless-steel pool.

With endless, captivating views of Bradley Creek, Masonboro Island, Wrightsville Beach and the Intracoastal Waterway, plus a historic main home with wrap-around porches and a renovated guest house, this exceptional property is the opportunity of a lifetime. Located at the end of a private road on approximately 5.5 acres +/-, the property offers the potential to subdivide for residential development. Offering waterfront living on Bradley Creek, complete with deep water dockage and four boat slips, a gazebo and a covered boat house with a lift, the residence is truly a rare find. The unlimited investment potential is enhanced by the main home, which includes a first floor master suite, a unique eat-in kitchen with a brick fireplace, and a secure, private setting in an exclusive neighborhood--officially one of the Wilmington area's best kept secrets. Built in 1865 on a high bluff overlooking Bradley Creek, the main home offers all the features that make older properties a prized possession, such as hardwood floors, high ceilings, French doors and floor-to-ceiling windows. An upper level master bedroom suite with a retreat/office and a pool that is large enough for swimming laps add to the appeal. Beautifully renovated, the guest house offers a covered front porch, a family room with vaulted ceilings, two bedrooms and an updated bathroom. Open to the family room, the guest house kitchen has granite counters, a travertine backsplash and high-end stainless steel appliances. Added highlights include a circular driveway and brick porches, a carport and a wired workshop. Not surprising given the home's idyllic location and the fact that it is large enough to accommodate a helicopter landing, it has hosted weddings and many grand-scale events. Surrounded by mature hardwoods and located nearby everything Wilmington has to offer, this grand and secluded estate is the ultimate legacy property.

This signature property's commanding presence attracts attention for good reason. Prominently located on an oversized oceanfront lot, 526 Beach Road North sits on a pristine stretch of Figure Eight Island. Nestled behind a landscape of majestic dunes and maritime forest, this exclusive island residence offers uninterrupted views of North Carolina's famed crystal blue sea and white sandy beach, along with sweeping views of Rich's Inlet. The architecture of this stunning home strikes a beautiful balance with its' dramatic natural surroundings. Enter into a home alive with light. Oceanfront living area features high volume ceilings, wood burning fireplace flanked by built-in cabinetry, and wet-bar. The open living/dining/kitchen floor plan enjoys ocean to sound vistas, perfect for entertaining. Oceanfront master suite. Elevator. Bedroom level includes four spacious rooms, with additional den for guests or children. Climate controlled two car garage, meticulously upfitted for beach cruisers, kayaks, paddleboards, everything that comes with living the coastal lifestyle. Extensive exterior renovations by local craftsman David James. There is nothing ordinary about this extraordinary island home. Figure Eight is a private island community, offering the ultimate escape. Connected to the mainland by a guarded bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway, the beaches are uncrowded making your ocean front home a private retreat even at the height of the summer season.

Overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway and ''deep water lollipop lagoon and unspoiled islands'' this spectacular Mediterranean design sits on 1.6 acres and features over 10,000 square feet of luxury. Designed with today's casual life style with telescoping doors that allow seamless outdoor/indoor entertaining, this open plan features 12 ft ceilings and lots of floor to ceiling glass to maximize water-views from nearly every room. Custom cabinets and built-ins, the finest marble and granite from around the world and hand painted Italian tile are found throughout this Landfall masterpiece. With garage parking for 12 cars, an incredible home theater and 28 ft boat slip with lift, this estate residence is designed for comfort and elegance. Featured Custom home of the year for NC and

Located on a rare double lot overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway in Landfall, this 1.75 acre estate offers 135 feet of water frontage on a spectacular high bluff with loads of hard wood trees and professionally designed grounds. Landfall's beloved 4 acre Temple Garden is directly across the street providing a sense of space, privacy and grandeur not found any where else. From the brick paved driveway that meanders across the greatly sloping terrain to slate walks and travertine pool deck you will feel the quality and attention to detail before every stepping into the main house featuring over 5700 square feet of luxury. The casual open floor plan has been lovingly updated with an entirely new kitchen (equipped with Mike Powell's elegant cabinetry, quartz counters, sub zero fridge,

One of the most unique houses on the Island. Spectacular views in all of the Intracoastal Waterway, marsh and Rich's Inlet. Totally renovated from the studs with fabulous finishes and appliances

''Three Bridges'' Landfall's most spectacular waterfront property consists of 2 1/2 lots overlooking the intracoastal waterway with distant views of Wrightsville Beach, Figure 8 Island and the Atlantic Ocean! This ingenious design by Wilmington architect, Michael Moorefield, consists of three structures connected to each other by way of three bridges. The main house features 5000 sq. ft. of casual elegance with beautiful heart pine flooring throughout, a new chef's kitchen with granite and stainless appliances including 6 burner gas range, sub zero fridge and freezer. Large rooms have custom built-ins and feature tray ceilings. The magnificent screen porch may be the best room in the house and overlooks the tropical landscape with a spring fed meandering creek. The master suite includes study, dressing area, large walk-in closet and vaulted master bath. The three bedroom, three bath Nantucket inspired lighthouse will pamper guests and provides great privacy. This is a generational property that kids of all ages will love and treasure; a perfect compound for entertaining a family get away!

Own one of only 10 homes in Landfall which has a boatslip! The Horseshoe Island enclave homes are each on over an acre lot with 28' boat slip overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway, the Atlantic Ocean and Mason Inlet. Experience panoramic intracoastal waterway views from most rooms, large infinity pool and 3,681 sq ft of decks and porches.The property exudes graceful traditional style with the authentic coastal charm of stone and cedar shake. The lovingly maintained home features 7 spacious ensuite bedrooms all with oak floors, 4 of which are waterfront. The additional living areas feature gleaming white oak floors, soaring ceilings, and walls of windows to enjoy miles of blue water views. This home is wonderful for guests or inlaws as it has a separate two bedroom guest house, with a poolside cabana kitchen. All of this in the guard-gated community of Landfall incorporating 45 holes of golf, outstanding tennis, pickleball and state of the art fitness center just minutes by boat or car to Wrightsville Beach.

Introducing 2328 Ocean Point Drive. This waterfront masterpiece provides stunning views throughout and is located within the private gated community of Landfall. Situated on a high bluff overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway, the property offers direct views of the breakers of Mason Inlet and the Atlantic Ocean. Interior features include soaring ceilings, gleaming wood floors and walls of windows that bring in the amazing water views and fill the home with natural light. The chef's kitchen is complete with new Kitchenaid appliances, custom cabinetry and marble countertops. Step out onto the waterfront decks and enjoy a dip in the saltwater infinity pool, or relax in the spa with ocean views and breezes. Enjoy all the best of coastal living from one of Landfall's most esteemed locations.

Refined elegance abounds throughout one of Landfall's most captivating homes. Both Emeril Lagasse and Giada De Laurentiis have entertained in this inspiring kitchen featuring a Wolf six-burner gas cooktop, a Sub Zero Refrigerator and all the accoutrements for any fine chef. Intriguing living spaces await you from the 22' circular recessed parlor to the solar room on the top floor with its incomparable views of the ICWW, Wrightsville and Figure Eight. You can access those by water from your own 28' boat slip on the ICWW. An elevator serves all four levels of this intriguing home from the 3 car garage and ample storage on the ground floor to the game room and theater on the 4th floor. Enjoy water views in all directions from over 3,000 sq. ft. of decks.