NC Island Bargain!

NC Island Bargain!

NC Island Bargain!
Figure 8 Island is the place you want to be to relax at the ocean. Private, with its own yacht club, this island caters to a select few homeowners who prefer the elite rarity of a non-commercialized retreat. What? You mean there's a beach left without bars, restaurants, shopping centers, highrises, sirens, car horns, gas fumes and spring breakers? Thankfully yes, and this is it. Instead, it's a peaceful spot with miles of sandy white beach where you can stroll at the water's edge, kayak, swim, windsurf or go for a bike ride. In peace! There are only 441 homes and the yacht club on this five-mile, 1,300 acre island, but at the same time you're only minutes from all the amenities of Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach. Originally, the only residents were the wild ponies from Spanish galleons that wrecked along the shore. Maybe even Blackbeard hid some of his ill-gained treasure here at one time!

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This attractive island-style contemporary home takes full advantage of its western site with views overlooking the marshes and fabulous sunsets. More interesting than a flat horizon of ocean, the marsh holds particular fascination for those who enjoy wildlife, kayaking in calm waters and fishing. Walking across to the beach is always available too, along with surf fishing. Consisting of almost 5,000sf, 4 bedrooms and 6 baths, the home has a beachy casualness that, just like a little black dress, can be dressed up for an occasion, but the world will not come to the end if a little sand is still sticking to your feet as you walk across the living room. It's built to enjoy and has snappy curb appeal to wow your guests. A rare find that was valued at $3m - now $1,149,900 and likely will go flying off the market quickly.

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