This Masonboro Sound Coastal Living Idea House-inspired, custom-built home is situated on a picturesque lot overlooking salt marsh, the Intracoastal Waterway, Masonboro Island and Wrightsville Beach. Imagine jumping onto your boat and hitting the beach in 5 minutes! The home is located in the highly sought-after school districts of Parsley Elementary, Roland-Grice Middle and Hoggard High Schools. This home was modeled after the 2004 Coastal Living Idea House of the year, and boasts many custom features. From exotic hardwood floors to custom crown mouldings, this five bedroom home is built for a special family. You must love spectacular water views to live here. Enjoy sweeping panoramic views from the back porch with a gas fireplace, as well as a large covered porch which holds a hot tub. 4 bedrooms have access to a porch with that spectacular water view. Floor-to-ceiling French doors frame the waterway and allow plenty of natural light to fill the cheerful, open living areas. A fireplace in the living room is surrounded by custom millwork, as is a guest bedroom or office space.. The master suite on the main floor with it's water view and direct access to the hot tub. There are three bedrooms and a den upstairs. The coastal kitchen is a gourmet chef's dream. It even features osmosis water filtration system. Beautiful light granite on a large island and a separate wet bar complete the coastal feel of this home. Outdoor living is a given in this house. It comes with a 30' boat lift and a floating dock lift for a jet ski attached to a jointly owned pier with 3 other homeowners. The end of the pier is excellent for swimming and fishing. Enjoy fun with your kids as you cast a minnow net for bait & fish close to shore which is good for puppy drum and flounder. This is a location that family and friends can enjoy for years to come!