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 ceiling. A deep, private well provides water for the yard and house. The side yard includes a fenced area with a basketball court and professional-quality basketball system. The 0.6-acre yard is beautifully landscaped with mature trees and plants, providing a park-like environment and ample space for the kids.
The current owner has invested in significant upgrades including yard transformation, a new roof (September 2024), new HVAC units (2017 & 2023), new flooring upstairs and down, epoxy garage flooring, a finished garage with a hanging system for storage, new lighting, electrical outlets, and ceiling fans. You can control all main systems in the house with your phone, including Ring door, Trane Home HVAC, Rachio sprinkler system, Kasa lighting, and August door locks.
Nearby, the Avenel water access area offers 28 boat slips with a 10,000 lb. electric lift, a gazebo area, fishing platform, kayak launch and storage, and a private beach along the Intracoastal Waterway. While the house doesn't come with a deeded slip, the current owner is renting a slip from a neighbor (leased through March 2026) and a prospective buyer can do the same. Experience the best of coastal living at this exceptional home in Avenel.
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