SOUTHERN WATERFRONT CHARM AT ITS FINEST! This intracoastal custom home is situated on 1.8 acres of beautifully landscaped property, offering breathtaking views of the sound and the ocean. Built in 2000, it is obvious that attention was given to every detail of this stunning estate. You are greeted by a tabby clam shell driveway, every shell specifically placed by the owners during construction for an overall gorgeous,coastal look. Entering the magnificent grand foyer to see custom archways, four piece crown molding, wood paneling lining the staircase, hand-laid antique re-milled heart pine floors and the first of many gorgeous views of the water. The home was designed for family and guests to walk in the front door and look straight out the french doors for a view of the ICW. To your right is the large formal dining room with a Schonbek crystal chandelier and to your left a large custom archway leading to the study. You will find details such as these throughout the home. This home offers privacy and convenience. The property is located in a secluded location, but is a quick boat ride from your private dock to the beach and a 15 minute boat ride to downtown Swansboro. The three story home has 4 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths with a 3 car garage. Despite the over 6700 square feet, it was designed to feel warm and inviting. This home has been well maintained and did not suffer any damage due to hurricanes or flooding since being built. Other features of this estate include: an exercise room with sauna, laundry room with washer and dryer on the first floor and the third floor, large kennel area, workshop with a workbench and plenty of shelving, an elevator that you enter in through the garage that takes you to the third floor, a widows walk, a butlers pantry, study, third floor sitting area with a porch overlooking the sound and ocean, an abundance of storage on all three levels as well as large attic space, a private dock with a fish cleaning station and a boat lift.