Frontage Type: ICW Front

View Type: ICW View; Marsh View; Ocean; Water

Attic: Stairs - Perm

Basement: None

Construction: Wood Frame

Exterior Features: Irrigation System; Shutters - Board/Hurricane; Thermal Doors

Exterior Finish: Wood Siding

Fencing: None

Foundation: Pilings; Slab

Fuel Tank Ownership: Owned

Parking Features: On Site; Paved

Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Patio; See Remarks

Pool Features: None

Roof: Architectural Shingle; See Remarks

Levels: Two

Lot Water Features: Boat Dock; Boat Lift; Deeded Water Rights; Deeded Waterfront; Water Depth 4+

Cooling: Central Air

Heating: Forced Air; Wall Furnace

Heating System Fuel Source: Propane

Water Heater: Propane

Sewer: Septic Tank

Water Source: Well

Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood

Interior Features: Blinds/Shades; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; High Ceilings; Pantry; Reversed Floor Plan; Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar

Window Features: Thermal Windows

Security Features: Security Lights; Security System

Laundry Features: Hookup - Dryer; Hookup - Washer; Laundry Room

Heated SqFt: 5000 - 5499

Dining Room Type: Formal

HOA and Neigh Amenities: Waterfront Community; No Amenities

Rooms: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Dining Room; Family Room; Foyer; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Office; Other; Sunroom

Terms: Cash; Conventional

The open floor plan and expansive windows on the top floor amplify the coastal vistas. The epicurean kitchen has a large granite island, quality cabinets, premium appliances and is open to a breakfast room and sun room, all with water views. Entertaining is a breeze, inside or out, with a dining room that is open to the living room and a sprawling deck spanning the home's main level. The spacious and casually elegant living room features breathtaking views, volume ceilings, custom built-ins and leads to the main level deck. A luxurious and private master bedroom wing embraces the extraordinary water views with corner windows providing wide-water vistas. A spa-like master bathroom features custom-built floating cabinets, a garden tub and a spacious shower with frameless doors. His and her closets with custom cabinets and shelving complete the main-level master retreat. A sumptuous media room/den on the first level, with water views, has an elegant coffered ceiling and a wood-burning fireplace framed by a mahogany mantel. With a mini-kitchen/wet-bar area, it is perfect for preparing snacks for family movie-nights or watching Sunday afternoon sports. The first level also features a home office, 3 waterfront bedrooms that open to a covered terrace, and a hobby or crafts room. Additional features of this extraordinary residence include a new architectural shingle roof (2017), a laundry room, two pantries, a walk-in cedar closet, a 20 KW gas generator, an over-sized 2-car garage, a pre-wired and plumbed unfinished room that is perfect for storage or additional living space, and much more. Enjoy beautiful sunrises and scenic views of the glistening water and waterfowl exploring the marsh grasses. This idyllic location in the hamlet of Hampstead enjoys the close proximity to first-class restaurants and shopping in Wilmington's Porters Neck and Mayfaire areas and is a short 30-minute drive to Historic Wilmington's Riverfront District boasting multiple restaurants, art galleries, theaters, and the Wilson performance center. This is coastal living at its finest!