It’s been a busy week for our list of unique homes. Two of the properties we featured last week have gone under contract. Two others have canceled their listings, and two more have lowered their price. Here is the list for October 30, 2020
ON A DOWNTOWN ROW HOUSE
6 Market Street , Wilmington, NC 28401
It’s kind of hard to characterize this type of structure. Even though it does share walls with other properties, it is a single family home, so it’s not accurate to call it a townhouse or duplex. People from Philadelphia may have the best description. Up there they would call this a Row Home. Built around 1900 it is located in the heart of downtown and has been fully renovated! It offers views of the Cape Fear River and the Battleship. The downstairs is set up as a unique gathering space, or a private pub with custom wood work throughout, a Brunswick pool table, bartop with concrete countertops/sinks, powder room, electric fireplace, television and surround sound system. Upstairs is the main living room and the master suite with custom built in cabinets, a walk in closet with custom shelving, and a skylight. Additional features include a security system, whole house water filter, updated HVAC unit, floored attic space and hidden storage spots. The home has one bedroom, one and half baths and measures just under 1,200 square feet. Asking price $550,000
This home is listed by Dawn Lagomarsino, Spot Real Estate, LLC
ON A 100 YEAR-OLD HOME WITH A WINE CELLAR
1906 Market Street
PRICE REDUCED BY $10,000
If you live in Wilmington you’ve driven by this home countless times. It’s near the intersection of 19th and Market. The historic property is known as the Bass-Oliver House. It was built in 1919 but has been completely renovated and modernized while maintaining its original charm and character. It features three bedrooms, two and a half baths and measures 2,700 square feet. It includes original wood floors, built in shelves and a basement wine cellar. Not included in the square footage is the laundry area upstairs, adjacent to bedrooms, along with a storage room for off season clothing. Asking price $450,000
This home is listed by Jan Brewington, Dram Tree Realty
ON A SECOND ROW HOME IN SURF CITY
1609 S Shore Drive , Surf City, NC 28445
PRICE REDUCED $10,000
Not only is this property truly one of a kind, it is also being sold fully furnished. The owners have named their home “Bellamere.” They’ve recently updated it with custom finishes including reclaimed wood shelving, Carrera marble backsplash in the kitchen and true hickory hardwoods throughout. The home offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms downstairs as well as two living spaces and a game room. The master bedroom and sitting room are located upstairs, each with views of the ocean. Additionally, there are decks in the front and rear of the house. The front deck includes a large, screened-in porch, complete with porch swing, facing the water. Other updates include a new HVAC system and one year-old roof. Asking price $779,000
This home is listed by Tyler Broughten, Sterling Real Estate Group LLC
ON A HOME WITH A MOTHER-IN-LAW SUITE AND A FISHING CABIN
9854 Rivergate Drive NW , Ash, NC 28420
This property has a feeling of a compound or a campus. It’s located on two lots in the town of Ash, which is near the Brunswick/ Columbus County line. The home features four bedrooms, three and half baths in just over 3,700 square feet. The main house and the fishing cabin are separate structures… providing an opportunity for homeowners to create rental income while maintaining their privacy. The property is located right on the banks of the Waccamaw River. Flooding is a concern here, and there was some damage in recent storms but the current owners pulled out the loose insulation and sprayed in foam. This is to make things easy in the event of another flood. Other features include Haas garage installed in 2018, new irrigation system, a reverse osmosis system which runs two faucets in both kitchens & two refrigerators and is also in the Mother in-law suite. And the master suite has a fireplace and a private porch that overlooks the river. The home is located in a gated community that has a boat launch. Asking price $549,000
Crystal Babson, Century 21 Sweyer & Associates
ON A SECOND ROW HOME WITH A VIEW
396 E Second Street , Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
With seven bedrooms, that can sleep up 26 people, this home has a lot of options. The current owners have been using it as a short term rental. In each of the last three years it has generated more than $75,000. The house is being sold fully furnished. Features include two refrigerators in the kitchen and multiple decks in front and back, plus there’s a heated pool outside! Whether you’re on the upper deck or sitting by the pool you have an unobstructed view of the ocean. Numerous updates in the past two years, including new heat pumps, new decks and railings, and most recently brand new LVT floors and interior paint. Asking price $799,999
This home is listed by Sheila Connor, Intracoastal Realty Corporation
ON A RIVERFRONT HOME IN BURGAW
1042 Riverview Drive , Burgaw, NC 28425
Check out the view from your kitchen table This four bedroom, three and a half bathroom home sits on the banks of the NE Cape Fear River. It is custom built with building materials including solid cypress siding, a metal roof, copper piping, and argon gas filled double pane windows. Beneath the home is a utility shop and an outdoor shower. Inside is a 22 foot vaulted ceiling, imported Italian porcelain tile flooring, dining salon, double Jacuzzi in the master bath, and a library near the master bedroom. The kitchen has been updated with new cabinets, counter tops and stainless steel appliances. And of course, there are amazing views from virtually every room. Asking price $377,500
This home is listed by John Newton, CENTURY 21 Champion Real Estate
ON A TOWNHOME ON THIRD STREET
1379 S 3rd Street , Wilmington, NC 28401
We don’t often feature townhomes on this list. In all honesty how can you call a home “one-of-a-kind” if the place next-door is virtually the same? While each individual unit may not differ much from one another, this entire development is unique. It’s called LaRue Townhomes. If you’ve driven down third street in the last year you’ve seen these going up. At the moment only one is on the market. The urban style townhome has 2 levels. The first floor has an open floor plan with the living room with finished concrete floors and quartz countertops. Upstairs are two bedrooms each with a walk in closet and full baths with full tile shower. The unit comes with one designated parking space and is zoned for short term rentals investment. Asking price $285,000
This home listed by Andrea Arth, Keller Williams Realty
ON A ONE-OF-A-KIND BALD HEAD ISLAND HOME
88 Turks Head Court , Bald Head Island, NC 28461
This Southern Coastal Architecture style is like nothing else on Bald Head Island. It is located in the Harbour Village neighborhood. It features a reverse floor plan with 3 bedrooms on the first floor and living areas on the second floor. The third floor consists of a lot of flex spaces, including a River Room which is basically a Widow’s Watch with protection from the wind, rain and hot or cold temperatures. Built in 1996, the home has recently been remodeled. It includes a new metal roof with copper cupola, new hardwood floors on the first and second level , new carpet on the third level, and updated baths. The kitchen remodel consists of refinished cabinets, quartz counter-tops, stainless steel microwave, Jenn Aire range, GE dishwasher, and a GE french door refrigerator. Asking price $979,000.
This home is listed by Deryl Smith, Century 21 Sweyer & Associates – Landfall
LARGEST HOME IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY
100 South 3rd Street, Wilmington
The largest home for sale in the tri-county area is one you’ve probably already noticed. Maybe you’ve attended a wedding at the Greystone Inn or perhaps, even spent a night here. At the very least, maybe you’ve walked or driven by it. At 15,000 square feet the home is huge, but its appeal is also about its history. It was built at the turn of the last century for the daughter-in-law of the President of the Atlantic Coast Line Railway. No expense was spared with Indiana limestone exterior and white Italian Carrara marble in the entrance way. There are twelve bedrooms and twelve and a half baths. While the current owners have gone to great lengths to preserve the past, there are also modern conveniences, especially in the kitchen. From top to bottom, this home is filled with wow factors. Our favorites are the 14 foot Corinthian columns, the original brass wall sconces, and the grand staircase. A side note, since it has been operating as a B&B, notable guests have included Alan Alda, Dennis Hopper, Jay Leno and Tom Cruise. Asking price $2,250,000.For more information.
This home is listed by David Benford, Landmark Sotheby’s International Realty
ON THE LARGEST HOME ON THE MARKET IN LANDFALL
1130 Pembroke Jones
Price Reduced by $200,000
If you’re one for celebrity name dropping, then you will like this fact: both Emeril Lagasse and Giada De Laurentiis have prepared meals in this home’s kitchen. You don’t have to be a celebrity chef to appreciate the Wolf six-burner gas cook-top, a Sub Zero Refrigerator and all the bells and whistles of a top of the line gourmet kitchen. The rest of the house is equally impressive. At 9,719 square feet, it is the third largest property currently on the market in New Hanover County. The house features five bedrooms and seven and a half baths spread out over four floors, with elevator service to each level. In our opinion, the best part is the incredible views of the Intracoastal Waterway, Wrightsville Beach and Figure Eight Island. The house is being sold with a 28′ boat slip on the ICWW. It also offers a three-car garage, a game room, home theater and 3,000 square feet of deck space. Asking price $2,800,000.For more information.
This home is listed by Michael Nelson, Landmark Sotheby’s International Realty