1299 N Shore Drive

Description

1299 N. Shore Drive is where mornings begin on a porch swing and the Carolina coast is only minutes away. This charming one-story home pairs peaceful, wooded privacy with exceptional outdoor living tucked among mature pines and by the lakes of Boiling Spring Lakes NC Low maintenance siding, classic shutters and a picket fence framed by brick columns set a welcoming tone, while mature pines provide privacy and a serene backdrop. A two-car garage with carriage-style doors offers ample parking and storage. A screened porch with a ceiling fan overlooks the spacious front yard, perfect for relaxing with you favorite book or sharing a beverage and good conversation. Inside, the spacious, well-lit den is the heart of the home. A glass doors fill the space with natural light, gleaming hardwood floors run underfoot, and a freestanding propane stove adds cozy warmth alongside a spacious built-in cabinetry unit for storage and display. Overhead, the vaulted ceiling is accented by rich wood beams with decorative scrollwork medallions and corbels, adding architectural character to the open living space. The kitchen features a gas range for cooking. Step through French doors to the covered back porch, topped with its own metal roof and finished with a painted wood deck and a classic porch swing, ideal for your morning coffee. Beyond, the private, tree-lined backyard is a secluded retreat with mature pines, a privacy fence, and a paver patio and walkway. A spacious storage shed with covered porch, built-in outdoor sink and additional enclosed storage is ready for hobbies or extra organization. The attached two-car garage is a showpiece of versatility. Upstairs, a spacious loft opens through French doors to a private green-railed balcony, with a matching staircase leading down to the patio. An additional workshop area extends beyond the vehicle parking, making it ideal for hobbies, projects, storage, a home office, studio or recreation. Systems include a 2020 AC unit, gas furnace, and municipal water plus a private well on site. Located between Patricia Lake, Spring Lake and North Lake, the home sits within a community defined by more than 50 natural and man-made lakes, with fishing, swimming areas, boat launches, parks and outdoor facilities. Just north of Southport, historic downtown offers locally owned restaurants, cafés, boutiques and galleries, plus the Cape Fear River waterfront with Waterfront Park, City Pier, City Dock, the Salt Marsh Boardwalk, and public fishing and picnic areas. Kayaking, boating, birdwatching and coastal exploring are all close at hand. Oak Island and Caswell Beach provide easy access to beaches, fishing and boating, while Wilmington's dining, shopping, medical facilities, employment and entertainment are an easy drive away. Enjoy it all, then return to a quieter Brunswick County setting. Come see why life at 1299 N. Shore Drive feels like a getaway, every day.