6417 Shinn Creek LN Wilmington, NC 28409

Situated in the desirable waterfront community of Shinn Creek Estates is this fine coastal-designed home with immense appeal. The community amenities include a pool and boating access via a boat ramp and day-slips on Shinn Creek that leads to the Intracoastal Waterway, directly across from Masonboro Inlet. Residents can enjoy quick and easy access to the Atlantic Ocean and the white sandy shores of Masonboro Island and Wrightsville Beach. Featuring 4 Bedrooms and 4.5 baths, this 3-story home with an elevator and an oversized 3-car garage provides an ideal coastal lifestyle. Upon entering the main level from the mahogany front steps and covered porch, there is an inviting 2-story foyer with cherry floors and quality millwork throughout the main living areas. French doors lead to an elegant home-office or den with custom built-in cabinets and bookcases. Continuing the main level is an open-concept dining room and living room that features a tongue and groove vaulted ceiling and a gas-log fireplace. The discerning buyer will delight in the newly remodeled, professionally-designed kitchen that is both stunning and practical. It features beautiful top-grade quartz countertops with 3 nautical-themed gold-leaf pendants, an abundance of cabinets with pull-outs, a Viking stainless-steel refrigerator/freezer, a Viking dual-fuel range/oven, a custom Viking hood, a stainless-steel wall oven, microwave oven, dishwasher and a fabulous glass and tile backsplash. The open and light-filled breakfast room is ideal for casual dining, with views of the gorgeous grounds below. Entertain inside or out with the expansive main level rear deck with abundant room for dining and lounging, offering views of the pond in the rear. The main level also has a spacious master suite that consists of a large bedroom with partial pond views, along with an inviting sitting room. A luxurious tiled master bathroom features two large vanities with gorgeous granite counters, a make-up vanity, a Jacuzzi whirlpool tub, WC, walk-in tiled shower and 2 large walk-in closets with custom built-ins. Completing the main level is an artfully-designed powder room and an exquisite laundry room with a pantry cabinet, utility sink and fine granite countertop. On the top floor are 3 guest bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and a large bonus room which is ideal as a family room or playroom. An interior staircase from the main level leads down to the ground floor mud-room/foyer with a built-in drop-zone and storage closet. Note that the lower floor has 1100 sq. ft. of additional usable space, not included in the 4128 primary heated square feet. The lower level comprises a home gym or recreation room with a finished concrete floor, built-ins and central heat/air. Two additional rooms on the ground floor are unheated but enjoy ambient temperatures for much of the year. They offer great flexible space as an additional recreation room/play room/hobby room and a workshop/storage room. This home boasts impressive professionally-landscaped grounds with a beautifully designed front yard featuring specimen trees, palm trees and an enhanced landscaped driveway. The fully fenced rear yard has a shady patio area, gorgeous landscaping and potential space for a future pool. Other features of this fine home include a new roof in 2019, an elevator, plantation shutters in the main living areas, hurricane shutters, a workshop area in the garage, an irrigation system, security system, built-in speakers, one-year home warranty and more. Enjoy the private setting of this home, located near the end of a cul-de-sac and in the desirable Hoggard school district, just a short drive to a myriad of stores and restaurants at nearby Mayfaire and Wrightsville Beach and the entertainment and dining options at Wilmington's Historic Riverfront, just 15 minutes by car. Don't miss out on this exceptional coastal home.