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40 Cape Fear Trail, Bald Head Island, NC 28461
$2,395,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
5
Baths:
6
Square Footage:
3,186
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
25,700
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$2,395,000
List Date:
3/01/2020
Last Modified:
9/23/2025
Description
If you have ever dreamed of owning your own private island retreat, a 22 minute ferry boat ride will transport you to this exquisite waterfront estate nestled among the dunes and forest preserve with sweeping blue water views of the Cape Fear River. Precision craftsmanship can be found in every finish of this magnificent home designed by architect Peter Quinn and completely rebuilt by Andy Kennedy in 2013 with the very latest in coastal construction methods to withstand the ocean environment. The private winding driveway bordered by palm trees and live oaks provide a dramatic introduction to this waterfront retreat which exudes traditional style and authentic coastal charm. A stunning 2 story entry leads you to the grand living area, an elegant dining room and a chef's gourmet kitchen with upscale appliances, custom cabinets, soaring ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, fireplace and walls of windows bringing in miles of water view and majestic sunsets. This home offers 5 bedrooms and 4 full baths, 2 half baths, private office, multiple private screen porches all opening to the pool side terrace for outdoor entertaining and enjoyment. The spacious master suite has separate private screen porch and large bathroom with walk in shower, soaking tub, dressing room and built in storage. A large capacity elevator offers ease of travel through all living levels. In the rear is a backyard oasis featuring a very private lpe deck/patio with stunning pool with waterfall, hot tub, pool house, outdoor bar and 2 outdoor showers. There is a spacious separate guest house with 2 bedrooms and all the comforts of the main home. This residence exemplifies the finest in coastal living on unique Bald Head Island. Offered fully furnished with art designed for the home by local artists. BHI Golf equity membership available for separate purchase
More Information MLS# 100190701
Contract Info
Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
Auction: No
List Price/SqFt: 664.09
Stipulation of Sale: Standard
Status: Closed
Marketing Start Date: 2019-10-28
Listing Price: 2495000
Current Price: $2,395,000
Location Information
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: Bald Head Island
Secondary Subdivision: N/A
Street #: 40
Street Name: Cape Fear
Street Suffix: Trail
County: Brunswick
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28461
Subdivision: BHI (Bald Head Island)
Geo Lat: 33.870261
Geo Lon: -78.00487
Remarks and Showing
Sign on Property: Yes
Directions to Property: From Marina turn right on to West Bald Head Wynd then right on Cape Fear Trail and right to end of cul-de-sac to private drive.
Property Exterior Info
New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 0.59
Lot Dimensions: 31 x 202 x 226
Lot SqFt: 25700
Waterfront: Yes
Waterview: Yes
Location Type: Island
Property Interior Info
SqFt - Heated Separate: 571
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 3757
# Rooms: 11
# Baths - Full: 4
# Baths - Half: 2
# Baths - Total: 6
Master Bedroom Level: Non Primary Living Area
Stories: 2
SqFt - Heated (Primary): 3186
# Bedrooms: 5
Legal & Taxes
Tax Assessed Value: 919430
Total City Real Estate Property Tax: 12301
Deed Book: 86
Deed Page: 86
Legal: L-1221 BALD HEAD ISLAND PLAT M/86
Broker Owner: No
PID: 2604G020
Tax Identifier: 2604g020
Plat Book: M
Plat Page: 86
Special Assessments: 0
Tax Year: 2018
Zoning: BH
HOA: Yes
Cobra Zone: No
Federal Flood Ins Avlbl: Yes
Garage & Parking
Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Detached Garage Spaces: 2
Total # Garage Spaces: 3
Total Carport Spaces: 0
Driveway Spaces: 6
HOA and Neigh Amenities
Basketball Court: 1
Boat Dock: 1
Clubhouse: 1
Comm Garden: 1
Maint - Comm Areas: 1
Management: 1
Marina: 1
Picnic Area: 1
Trail(s): 1
Trash: 1
HOA
Association Fee 1/Year: 390
HOA 1 Mgmt. Company: BHI Association
HOA 1 Mgmt. Phone: 910-457-4676
Frontage Type
River: 1
View Type
River: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
See Remarks: 1
Exterior Features
Exterior Kitchen: 1
Gas Grill: 1
Gas Log: 1
Outdoor Shower: 1
Storm Doors: 1
Current Service Providers
Electric Provider: Duke Energy
Exterior Finish
Wood Siding: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Fencing
None: 1
Foundation
Pilings: 1
Raised: 1
Flooring
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Fuel Tank
Above or Below Ground: Below Ground
Fuel Type: Propane
Owned or Leased: Owned
Fuel Tank Ownership
Owned: 1
Parking Features
On Site: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Balcony: 1
Covered: 1
Deck: 1
Open: 1
Patio: 1
Porch: 1
Screened: 1
Roof
Metal: 1
Stories/Levels
Two: 1
Road Type/Frontage
Maintained: 1
Paved: 1
Lot Features
Cul-De-Sac: 1
Dunes: 1
Wooded: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Zoned: 1
Heated SqFt
3000 - 3499: 1
Heating
Heat Pump: 1
Zoned: 1
Heating System Fuel Source
Electric: 1
Water Heater
Electric: 1
Utilities
Water Available: 1
Sewer
Community Sewer: 1
Water Source
Community Water: 1
Appliances/Equip
Built-In Microwave: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Gas Oven: 1
Humidifier/Dehumidifier: 1
Ice Maker: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Vented Exhaust Fan: 1
Washer: 1
Fireplace
1: 1
Interior Features
2nd Kitchen: 1
Blinds/Shades: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Elevator: 1
Entrance Foyer: 1
Furnished: 1
Gas Log: 1
Hot Tub: 1
Reversed Floor Plan: 1
Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1
Walk-in Shower: 1
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
Window Features
Storm Window(s): 1
Security Features
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Laundry Features
Laundry Room: 1
Dining Room Type
Formal: 1
Separate Living Spcs
Guest House Desc: Separate guest house
Other Structures
Shower: 1
Home Warr/Termite
Termite Bond: 1
Termite Company: Cleggs
Termite Company Phone: 910-457-1171
Rooms
Bedroom 1: 1
Bedroom 2: 1
Bedroom 3: 1
Bedroom 4: 1
Bedroom 5: 1
Dining Room: 1
Family Room: 1
Kitchen: 1
Living Room: 1
Master Bedroom: 1
Office: 1
Legal Taxes
Year Built: 2013
Status Change Info
Under Contract Date: 2020-03-01
Sold Price: $2,395,000
Sold Date: 2020-06-08
Property Features
Frontage Type: River
View Type: River
Construction: Wood Frame; See Remarks
Exterior Features: Exterior Kitchen; Gas Grill; Gas Log; Outdoor Shower; Storm Doors
Exterior Finish: Wood Siding
Fencing: None
Foundation: Pilings; Raised
Fuel Tank Ownership: Owned
Parking Features: On Site
Patio and Porch Features: Balcony; Covered; Deck; Open; Patio; Porch; Screened
Roof: Metal
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Dunes; Wooded
Cooling: Central Air; Zoned
Heating: Heat Pump; Zoned
Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
Water Heater: Electric
Utilities: Water Available
Sewer: Community Sewer
Water Source: Community Water
Fireplace: 1
Flooring: Tile; Wood
Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen; Blinds/Shades; Ceiling Fan(s); Elevator; Entrance Foyer; Furnished; Gas Log; Hot Tub; Reversed Floor Plan; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-in Shower; Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Heated SqFt: 3000 - 3499
Dining Room Type: Formal
Other Structures: Shower
HOA and Neigh Amenities: Basketball Court; Boat Dock; Clubhouse; Comm Garden; Maint - Comm Areas; Management; Marina; Picnic Area; Trail(s); Trash
Rooms: Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Office
Terms: Cash; Conventional
Room Information
Living Room
Remarks: water views, fireplace and open floor plan
Dining Room
Remarks: majestic sunset views
Kitchen
Remarks: New 2013 with top of line custom cabinets and app
Master Bedroom
Remarks: Suite with MB. , walk in closet and screen porch
Bedroom 1
Remarks: Suite with full bath
Bedroom 2
Remarks: Suitte with full bath
Bedroom 3
Remarks: Suite with full bath
Office
Remarks: with private screem porch
Family Room
Remarks: separate guest house living area
Bedroom 4
Remarks: separate guest house with LR, Kit, BA
Bedroom 5
Remarks: Guest house with LR.Kit, Bath
Listing Office:
Landmark Sotheby's International Realty
IDX
Last Updated: September - 23 - 2025
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