$2,295,000

About this home

An intriguing approach down a tree lined drive escorts you to a tranquil .79-acre estate overlooking 100 ft of waterfront, floating & stationary docks with a boat lift & a jet ski lift, & captivating views of Banks Channel. This stunning Sound Front home is tucked into the meticulously landscaped, quiet maritime forest & located in Surf City on a protected canal with vast, unobstructed views of the marsh, sound & waterway! Your private oasis features 2 deeded beach accesses that lead to the incomparable shoreline of Surf City. This sophisticated home was custom designed from a Caribbean Floor Plan to be in harmony with the site & the timeless oaks that blanket the property. Elegance & decadent craftsmanship start with 2 by 6 structural framing, & travel with you throughout this 4200+ sq ft estate with 5 bedrooms, 4 & 1/2 bathrooms. Abundant outdoor living space with 2500 sq ft of balcony, wrap-around decking, patio space, fully enclosed outdoor shower & gardening counter, leading to a private boardwalk over the saltwater pond to the upland area cabana overlooking the secured, bulkheaded canal frontage. Cabana hosts a 10,000 lb boat lift & a 2500 lb jet ski lift, with seating under the trees & stars, making this a boater's dream. Upon entering the home, the foyer has an Ernest Hemingway inspired flair with porcelain tile floors & rich hued hardwood stairs, & an in-law suite that has a 2nd kitchen with cooktop, full refrigerator, sink, 2 bedrooms (1 with views of the water) a full bathroom, & a door that shuts the entire floor off to the foyer for added privacy. Also, downstairs is an office that is fully wired & has built-in bookshelves. The second story has an oversized guest suite with tall ceilings, & a full bathroom. This level also features the kitchen, dining, living room & powder room. The kitchen has plenty of counter space & a full suite of high-end appliances that are a chef's dream; thick granite countertops, breakfast bar, an island with an additional sink, & a gas cooktop with a vented hood are some of the features that make this kitchen unique. Dining room is just off the kitchen, with an open floor plan & the space is completely encircled with windows for an abundance of beautiful natural lighting. The living room has more built-in shelving with gas logs, a dry bar with wine cooler/shelving/granite countertop, 2 double glass doors for easy access to the wrap-around deck when entertaining & sweeping views of the ICWW. The third story has an additional bedroom with a full bathroom, a private office located in the room, and a walk-in closet. The door to the balcony & the large laundry room with shelving, television, & utility sink are what separates the guest room & master suite. The master suite has an expansive bathroom with a walk-in shower, whirlpool soaking tub, separate his & hers sinks/mirrors/vanities, and a built-in makeup station for you to get ready while overlooking the water. Master bedroom has separate, his & hers, walk-in closets, & glass doors that lead out to a private balcony that perches you at the top of the island. Enjoy the most beautiful sunsets of your life from this 685 sq ft master suite, which is a retreat of its own with intricate trim work & striking details. The driveway is lined with pervious concrete with a 2-car garage and space to park 10 vehicles. Yard has been lovingly maintained by an avid gardener, boasting beautiful mature live-oak trees, ficus, oleanders, pine, lemon, olive, cedar trees & cork-screw willows cascade your walk to the front door. Hydrangeas, azaleas & other native flora placed around the estate aid in making this incomparable property the crown Jewel of Surf City. Sandy Ridge is a lovely neighborhood just a couple miles south of the Surf City bridge. Tucked just off the main road, this charming subdivision has 2 private crosswalks to access the beach & no hoa. Located in an AE flood zone & the coveted Topsail School District- come see all this home has to offer.

Highlights

Property details

MLS #

100564861

Property type

Single Family Residence

Subdivision

Sandy Ridge

Status

Active

Days on market

188

On market date

April 3, 2026

Stories

N/A

Total bathrooms

4.5

Garage spaces

2

Parking spaces

12

Lot size

0.79 acres

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).