6312 Towles Road

Looking for a slice of paradise in Wilmington, NC with access to deep-water boating on the Intracoastal Waterway? The boating lifestyle can be yours with deeded water rights to the Towles Road Boat Ramp Association, one of the best and most sought-after private boat ramps with a floating day dock in Wilmington, NC for a cost of $200 PER YEAR! Located in the coveted Greenville Sound area on the ICWW, the boat ramp is just a 5-minute boat ride to Masonboro Inlet and the Atlantic Ocean for a day of fishing. Tired of dealing with traffic and parking woes on Wrightsville Beach? Escape the crowds and traffic and travel 5 minutes by boat to scenic Masonboro Island, a 14-mile natural barrier island, and anchor on the shore to enjoy the white sandy beaches and clear-blue ocean waters. Take a 5-minutet jaunt by boat to enjoy cocktails and dining at 4 restaurants located on the ICWW near the Wrightsville Beach drawbridge that provide dockage. Never before on the market, this traditional 3 BR, 3 bath brick ranch can be yours to re-envision or build anew on a fabulous, almost half-acre, lot that will provide excellent Intracoastal Waterway and marsh views in an elevated 2 or 3-story home. The existing home, built in 1976, features a covered front porch which opens to a large great room with a gas-log fireplace and cobblestone-hearth that once embraced the historic streets of Wilmington. Sliding glass doors lead to the large rear yard. The adjacent eat-in-kitchen features wood cabinets, white appliances and a pantry. The primary suite has garden views and an ensuite bathroom with a tub/shower, double vanities and walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms share a fully tiled bathroom with a tub/shower. Other features include a laundry room, a 2-car attached garage with a work bench, a retractable awning for shade and a long driveway that can accommodate a boat on a trailer and guest parking. Situated on .46 acres the grounds include exceptionally mature landscaping, majestic oak trees and beautiful lawns in the front and rear irrigated with water from an irrigation well for low-cost irrigation. Towles Road is a highly desirable coastal community offering unspoiled and natural vistas that include tidal ponds, marshes and walking trails to neighboring communities. Take a stroll down the pedestrian-friendly road to the boat ramp and you'll likely encounter a heron, osprey, hawk, turtle or some fiddler crabs in their coastal habitat. This home is ideally situated in close proximity to first class stores and restaurants at Mayfaire, a short drive to Wrightsville Beach and in the coveted Hoggard school district, There is no HOA. In addition, homeowners on Towles Rd have the ability to buy or rent a 24 ft boat slip on the Intracoastal Waterway, if one becomes available, at the gated Greenville Sound Gardens Yacht Club marina adjacent to the Towles Rd boat ramp. The availability of a future boatslip in the marina for rent or for sale is not guaranteed and is limited to Towles Rd homeowners. Contact the listing agent for more details.