$699,999

About this home

Welcome to 963 Woodwind Drive, where waterfront living, timeless charm, and exceptional outdoor spaces come together in the desirable Waterford community of Leland. Situated on a beautifully landscaped .44-acre canal-front lot, this inviting brick home offers scenic water views and direct backyard access to Waterford's interconnected freshwater canals. A custom-built wooden stairway leads to a waterfront dock, providing a convenient place to launch a kayak, paddleboard, or small non-motorized boat and explore the peaceful waterways throughout the community. An expansive covered front porch welcomes you inside, where hardwood floors, plantation shutters, and crown molding add warmth and character throughout. The foyer opens to an elegant formal dining room with chair rail detailing and decorative wainscoting. The spacious living room features soaring vaulted ceilings, a natural gas fireplace framed by built-in shelving and cabinetry, and an open connection to the kitchen. An additional interior sunroom/sitting area offers flexible space for relaxing or entertaining. The well-appointed kitchen features granite countertops, abundant cabinetry, decorative tile backsplash, updated fixtures, and oil-rubbed bronze cabinet hardware. GE Profile appliances, approximately one year old, including a double oven, add modern convenience. A generous breakfast bar provides additional seating, while the bright breakfast nook offers a comfortable space for casual dining. The first-floor primary suite features hardwood floors, plantation shutters, and a spacious en suite bath with separate vanities, a soaking tub, and a glass-enclosed shower. A fourth bedroom above the garage, complete with its own bathroom, offers versatility as a guest retreat, home office, media room, or flex space. A separate all-season room with exposed brick walls, tile flooring, Eze-Breeze windows, and custom Norman shades provides another inviting space to enjoy the surrounding scenery. Step outside to an expansive, fully fenced backyard with mature trees, lush lawn, and beautifully landscaped planting beds. The sellers expanded the original patio to create a generous outdoor entertaining area beneath a pergola, complete with a natural gas connected fire pit and decorative stone waterfall feature. Whether gathering around the fire, dining outdoors, or enjoying peaceful canal views, this setting offers a wonderful extension of the home's living space. Additional highlights include a side-entry garage, roof replaced in 2025, tankless water heater installed approximately two years ago, updated bathroom faucets, and a master antenna system. Waterford of the Carolinas offers an exceptional lifestyle with approximately 17 miles of interconnected freshwater canals, a clubhouse, swimming pool, fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, basketball and bocce courts, a sandy beach with kayak launch, playground, and scenic walking and biking trails. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, medical facilities, and historic downtown Wilmington, this home offers a wonderful combination of waterfront living, comfort, and convenience.

Highlights

Property details

MLS

Hive MLS

MLS #

100612658

Property type

Single Family Residence

Subdivision

Waterford

Status

Active

Days on market

6

On market date

October 28, 2026

Stories

N/A

Total bathrooms

3

Garage spaces

2

Parking spaces

2

Lot size

0.44 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.