Nestled in River Dunes' most exclusive neighborhood, 203 River Watch Road is a gorgeous private riverfront estate in The Preserve. This property overlooks Gum Thicket to the Neuse River, towards the Pamlico Sound and Intracoastal Waterway. If you've been waiting for a breath-taking view with wooded acreage, this is for you. There's simply nothing else like this.
River Dunes is a place for back-porch afternoons with neighbors, the peace of an early morning run through The Preserve and fellowship on the docks in the afternoon. Enjoy active amenities, quiet creeks, walkable neighborhoods, and outdoor living. Savor the luxurious accommodations and delicious coastal cuisine. Every detail was considered to capture the best of life on the coast in a stunning natural setting.
The award-winning, 28-acre inland basin marina on the Intracoastal Waterway offers year-round boating with 126 slips, floating docks, dock attendants, a boat ramp, boat storage, fuel, and deep-water access for sailing, cruising, or trophy salt-water fishing, just down the river from Oriental, NC. The protected entrance channel opens into Broad Creek, a natural deep-water creek just off the ICW and Neuse River.
At the heart of the community, the Harbor Village features The Harbor Club, a pool and hot tubs, two restaurants, a harborside pavilion, shopping, provisions, fitness, pickleball and tennis courts, a community garden, accommodations, bikes, kayaks, paddleboards, and the Design Center.
Get outdoors and enjoy the Lakehouse, community firepits, oyster tables, stocked fly-fishing ponds, neighborhood docks, paddling trails, and a 238-acre Preserve with trails for walking, running, and exploring. Your next adventure is right around the corner at River Dunes.
Harbor Club Membership which includes Clubhouse, Pool, Hot Tub & Fitness Center is available for an additional fee. POA has Brightspeed Fiber Internet; reqrd for homes: $60/mo for 500mbps.
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