715 Dock Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

Description

At the border of the Downtown Historic District, this modern, airy home offers all the elegance and charm of yesteryear without any of those ''old house'' hassles! With 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths, the meticulously maintained house was built in 1999 but is an homage to traditional historic design, complete with stacked porches out front and a lush English garden out back. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by off-street parking and a brick footpath traversing the front garden (rich with azaleas once spring hits!). Upon entry, you'll immediately notice how the abundance of warm natural light accentuates the gleaming hardwood floors, 9-foot ceilings, plantation shutters, and ornate crown moldings throughout the home. A large but cozy living area with a fireplace sits next to an oversized formal dining room. The kitchen offers gorgeous acacia floors, SS appliances, lots of honey-golden cabinets, and a convenient breakfast nook with storage benches. Off the kitchen is a sizeable screened-in porch, ready for entertaining or just relaxing and enjoying the tranquil surroundings. Upstairs is the master bedroom, which opens onto your very own upstairs porch (a great spot for taking in beautiful sunrises and sunsets, enveloped by the lovely canopy of trees that line Dock Street). The additional two bedrooms sit at the back of the house and look out over the professionally designed private backyard, which includes a circular footpath, bountiful perennials and other greenery, and a stone fire pit. The house contains plenty of storage, including an attic with pull-down stairs and two sheds out back. The Trane HVAC, roof, backyard fence and hot water heater were replaced in 2019, and the low-maintenance vinyl picket fence and luxury composite front porches are less than a year old. Conveniently located within walking distance of the Riverwalk, gourmet dining, and various local attractions, and just 15 minutes from the beach, this is the house you've always wanted to call home.