1401 Avenel Dr, Wilmington, NC 28411

Rare WATERFRONT in AVENEL with PRIVATE DEEP WATER BOAT SLIP and 10,000 lb. BOAT LIFT on the ICW!!! 1 of only 2 properties in Avenel located on Porters Pond, an exclusive Recreational and Bird Watchers Paradise. Take a short walk to your Boat, or enjoy Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Fishing, and Water Bird Watching from your own back yard! You can also enjoy the other Avenel amenities such as fishing or watching the boats roll past on the ICW from the large Gazebo on the Avenel Dock. This home was special built for it's original owners and is on the market for the first time. It features over 4000 square feet of living space with 3 1/2 baths, and multiple flexible living spaces. Additional space can be finished as a 5th bedroom or office. Avenel is a truly unique community, located just before the Figure Eight Island bridge with the Intracoastal Waterway on one side and Porters Pond on the other. The neighborhood maintains stately homes with wooded surroundings, tree canopied roads and large, private lots. Avenel also maintains newly refurbished docks and community pier with gazebo that stretches out into the Intracoastal Waterway. The home's main floor features 3 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Bathrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook, and a Sun Room overlooking the Water. The second floor includes 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, a large open family area, and a large additional unfinished space. The walk out basement features a finished Recreation or Hobby Room with fireplace, plus a Workshop and Stand Up Crawl Space for additional storage. Additional features include 2 Full Masonry Fireplaces adapted for both wood or gas, an irrigation system which feeds from the pond, and full generator prep.