732 Everetts Creek Drive, Wilmington, NC, 28411 -PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE PHOTOGRAPHY
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This neighborhood, Oyster Point, says it all. By car, Only one way in and only one way out. Very sweet, quaint, and very private on the water. Each home in the neighborhood has a deeded 20 foot boat slip. This slip is on the great (most desirable) side of the dock. Ten minutes by boat running out Pages Creek, and your at the Intracoastal Waterway looking at Figure Eight Island and Wrightsville beach. This property is right down the street from Porter's Neck Country Club and to the east Figure Eight Island's private bridge which crosses to The Multimillion dollar homes. THE LOCATION IS ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL.
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319 Hughes Circle, Wilmington,NC, 28411 -PROFESSIOANL REAL ESTATE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Experience exceptional living at its finest in this beautifully designed craftsman style coastal home. Welcomed by the rocking chair covered porch, you'll appreciate the character with modern construction for less maintenance and peace of mind. Great flow and functionality with vaulted ceiling in the great room and dining area as well as blonde hardwoods throughout to add to its warmth and charm. The kitchen boasts plenty of light with beautiful granite, stainless appliances including 5 burner natural gas cooktop, pantry and barstool counter. Enjoy your morning coffee on your screened porch perfectly located off the dining area. A first floor master suite has spectacular custom finishes with a walk in closet, dual vanities with granite, garden tub and separate tiled shower. Add'l flex room that could be a home office or hobby space with full wall of closets. The 2nd level can be a separate living quarters with oversize 3rd bedroom, 3rd full bath and large family room with built in bookshelves. Additional features include Energy Efficient foam insulation, solid core doors, ample storage throughout, sealed crawlspace with dehumidifier, 2-car rear entry garage, premium home site and home warranty. Enjoy neighborhood amenities including sidewalks, a social gathering area with gazebo and a community pool. Minutes from shopping, fine dining options, Figure 8 Island, I-40, and a short drive to Wrightsville Beach, and downtown Wilmington.
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Rich Inlet and Figure 8 Island's Proposed Terminal Groin
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Unique Media and Design owner, Adam Hawley, utilized one of many photographic avenues his business offers in order to portray the proposed groin from a bird's eye view.
The Homeowners Association of Figure 8 Island have proposed a terminal groin to be placed on the northern tip of their home island. As displayed in the image above by UMD photographer and owner Adam Hawley, the proposed groin, constructed from rock and concrete sheets, will stretch from the sound side of the island, border the northernmost homes and continue across the beach and into the Atlantic Ocean. The groin itself will be roughly 1/4 mile long and would be one of the first hardened structures on the Carolina coast in many years.
In comparison and as displayed in the video below, Masonboro Inlet is a prime example of the hardened structure some Figure 8 Island residents would like to have installed. The idea behind the groin would be for any potential coastal erosion to cease on the northern tip of the island. With such a massive, virtually immovable structure, the majority of sand immediately south of the groin would remain intact and most likely unobstructed or unfazed by natural weather and surf. Ultimately, some members of the Homeowners Association of Figure 8 desire the groin and the idea of less erosion because of how close many homes currently rest in proximity to live water and subsequent weather.
This groin would also affect the Rich Inlet, one of last natural flowing, meaning never-dredged, inlets on our coastline. This facet of the proposed construction is a difficult one to face from the perspective of the NC Coastal Foundation. Their video demonstrates several view points on the intricacies of Rich Inlet and its coinciding estuaries, preserves, waterways and wildlife environments. One interesting portion of the video shows photographs of Rich Inlet over a few decades, depicting how little the inlet has shifted over the years. In terms of the inlet's ebb and flow, their roundabout argument rests in the classic, if ain't broke don't fix it, mindset. While the NC Coastal Federation discusses a great deal of insights on the proposed project, well beyond just the basic facts of the inlet, the bottom line is real estate - if the groin is constructed, current and future homes will be affected; if the groin is not constructed, current and future homes will be affected. So, the question of construction remains.
There's certainly a great deal at stake - from the homes of humans, to the homes of wildlife; natural landscapes and ongoing debates. Examine UMD's photo, check out the video, and leave your comments below; we'd love to hear your thoughts.
This video from NC Coastal Federation provides an in-depth discussion with leading researchers on the proposed groin. They address and answer many questions involving the affects of the groin on the coastal environment.
158 Beach Road South Wilmington, NC 28411- Virtual Tour
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Exceptional oceanfront home on Figure Eight Island. Rare newer construction and mint condition. 4,339 square feet, five bedrooms four full baths, one half bath. Entry level foyer with elevator and 4 large garages, plus a large walk-out storage area for beach toys. Fantastic gourmet kitchen featuring Viking appliances, granite countertops, custom cabinets and an 8x8 granite island, two large open living areas with coffered ceilings, gas fireplace, built-in cabinetry, wet bar with built-in icemaker. Luxurious oceanfront master suite with sitting room, Jacuzzi tub and deck access. Large 3rd floor loft area for additional entertaining space overlooking the ocean. Fully furnished. Includes Yacht Club Warrant.
