6568 Towles RoadWilmington, NC 28409Price: $2,595,000

This coastal-designed 4 BR, 3.5 bath residence is a perfect home for boating and car enthusiasts alike. Located on coveted Towles Rd in the Greenville Sound area of Wilmington, it offers a deep-water 28 Ft boat slip in the private community marina and deeded access to the private Towles Rd boat ramp, both on the Intracoastal Waterway and a few steps from the home. With quick and easy boating access, it's a short jaunt to the nearby restaurants at Wrightsville Beach, the Atlantic Ocean and the white sandy shores of serene Masonboro Island and other beaches nearby. Also highly desirable are the 4 attached garages that can accommodate up to 8 vehicles (tandem style)and abundant guest parking along the driveway. The home's custom-designed kitchen is a showpiece featuring two walls of custom cabinets, beautiful granite counters, a marble herringbone tile backsplash, a large kitchen island with breakfast bar seating, a breakfast nook, pantry and quality stainless steel appliances, including a 6-burner gas range, double ovens, a dishwasher, ice maker and refrigerator. The kitchen opens to a large living room with a gas-log fireplace and an eye-catching mantel. The home is ideal for entertaining inside or out with an elegant dining room. Patio doors from the dining room and kitchen lead to an expansive rear deck with partial Intracoastal Waterway views. A beautifully designed rear screened porch, accessible from the living room and rear deck, is a relaxing spot to unwind any time of day and there's room to spread out with a family room/den adjoining the open dining room. Completing the main floor is an inviting foyer, guest bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, a powder room and an oversized laundry room featuring a matching LG washer and dryer, granite counter, a utility sink and a wall of closets for additional pantry items and storage. A stylish staircase to the top floor leads to the gargantuan primary suite that boasts a private deck with expansive marsh and partial Intracoastal Waterway views. The spa-like primary bathroom features a dual-headed frameless tiled shower, dual vanities with granite counters, custom cabinets, a water-closet and a large custom-designed walk-in closet with a center island. Two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom complete the 3rd floor. On the lower level is a large bonus room offering flexible space as a den or recreation room, and another flex space that is ideal as a gym. An enviable feature are the TWO workshops adjacent to the garage with built-in work benches, peg boards and extensive shelving. The home also boasts a sumptuous covered front porch overlooking a serene tidal pond with plenty of room to relax and enjoy the salt air, coastal breezes and marsh vistas. Other special features of this fine residence include beautiful hardwood floors, two outdoor showers, an expansive storage room, a beautifully designed front yard and a fenced rear yard with mature landscaping, palm trees, live oaks and an irrigation well. You'll be captivated by the serenity of Towles Rd offering unspoiled and natural vistas that include abundant wildlife, waterfowl, tidal ponds, marshes, walking trails to neighboring communities and no HOA dues. It's located in the highly desirable Hoggard school district and is just a 5-minute drive to first class stores and restaurants at Mayfaire and Wrightsville Beach. Annual dues for the boat slip are just $2,000 and the boat ramp $250. Fine coastal living does not get much better than this.