Epic Water Views from nearly every room of this 5 bed/3.5 bath Charleston-style home. Located in the Historic District of coveted downtown Southport. This once-in-a-lifetime property is set amongst Live Oak Trees with sidewalk streets and a view that overlooks the confluence of the Cape Fear River and Intracoastal Waterway as they flow out to the Ocean. Bay Street 231 is a striking home with 3,415 SF, an elevator, large rooms, lots of storage and custom details. Rarely do you see a water view home that embraces its pristine setting with beautiful views from nearly every well-appointed room. Warm and comfortable living spaces with two front porches and one side screened porch, too. Two courtyards add to the generous outdoor living areas. Beautiful façade with easy to care for Hardie Plank and Brick. This is the property for hosting friends and family while enjoying quite days and nights relaxing from one of the covered spacious front porches. The impressive kitchen is beautifully updated with double ovens, Granite counter tops, a large island for gathering, preparation & serving. Bult-ins & lovely staircase. This home is designed and has a layout for two primary bedrooms (one on the first floor and one on the second). All bathrooms have been recently upgraded with beautiful features. Lots of closets in all rooms and even an elevator that ''moonlights'' as a bar. Enjoy the convenience of newer HVACs & appliances, elevator & a fenced in area. Lovely Hardwood floors and open floor plan. Off-street parking and a newer storage shed. Water Views: Cape Fear River, ICW, BHI and Oak Island Lighthouses, BHI, Caswell Beach, large ships, sailboats, shrimp boats, yachts, fishing boats ...Dolphin...birds & more! Lifestyle: Downtown Southport. Fabulous dining, boutiques, museums, music venues, parks & nearly always music somewhere in town! The views are fabulous, the house is magnificent, the location is impressive and the lifestyle is glorious! The entire package is Epic!