$7,400,000 | Built 1996 | 10,690 Sq. Ft. | 5 Beds | 4.5+ Baths | 10.61 Acres
This stunning 10-acre property located along the Intracoastal Waterway provides an exceptional opportunity for waterfront living in the Carolinas, with unmatched views of the ocean, especially in the Wilmington area. Every detail of this impressive 10,690 square foot home, crafted by Fred Murray, showcases custom artisan features that elevate it to a true architectural gem. The breathtaking design, coupled with a secluded 10-acre landscape, pier, and gazebo by the water, along with panoramic views of the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean, creates a rare legacy estate recognized as one of the South’s premier coastal properties. The main dwelling is a thoughtfully designed four-story home that includes an elevator, a gourmet kitchen, a spacious study, and a sunlit observation room on the top floor providing unobstructed long-range views of the coastline.
The home features distinctive curved steam walls, bamboo flooring with black walnut accents, custom-built black walnut china cabinets, and a unique handcrafted balustrade that reflects the extraordinary quality evident throughout the residence. A breezeway on the south connects to a delightful two-bedroom guest house that includes a full kitchen and spacious living area, allowing guests to enjoy their stay in privacy and comfort. Meanwhile, a breezeway on the north leads to a large waterfront covered porch complete with a wood-burning fireplace and into the pool house, which boasts an indoor circular pool with a lap swim extension. This pool house also includes a sizable fitness area, separate dressing rooms, a wet bar, a retractable movie screen, and a stunning artisan glass fixture crafted to resemble luminous jellyfish, illuminated by colorful fiber optics for enchanting evening swims. Conveniently located just minutes from historic downtown Wilmington and beautiful beaches, this rare listing offers both spaciousness and privacy—an ideal setting for exceptional coastal living. This extraordinary waterfront estate is available for $7.4 million, represented by Nick Phillips of Landmark Sotheby’s International Realty.
