$15,999,000
1± Acres
Active
Brunswick County, NC

11 East Beach Drive, Bald Head Island, North Carolina

MLS ID: 100603552
Status: Active
Price: $15,999,000
Acres: 1±
Type: Single Family, Residential
Address: 11 East Beach Drive
City, State: Bald Head Island, NC
County: Brunswick County
ZIP Code: 28461
Parcel Number: 26500011
Bedrooms: 9
Bathrooms: 10
SqFt: 6,713
Year Built: 2009

Description

There are homes that occupy remarkable places, and there are homes that seem to belong to them.

Set along the dunes of Bald Head Island's East Beach, 11 East Beach Drive is a singular oceanfront estate conceived with a scale, permanence & architectural grace rarely encountered on the island. Designed by Cothran Harris & built by Telesis, the property unfolds across approximately one acre as a private coastal compound, where the Atlantic is both backdrop & constant presence.

From arrival, the estate reveals itself gradually. Mature coastal landscaping surrounds a collection of shingled structures connected by porches, decks & outdoor living spaces. Deep rooflines, weathered shingles & thoughtful architectural details give the property a timeless quality, while its arrangement across the site creates something increasingly rare: space, privacy & room to gather.

Inside the main residence, craftsmanship takes center stage. A soaring barrel-vaulted great room pairs extensive custom millwork & dark hardwood floors with walls of windows overlooking the protected dunes & ocean. Above, a graceful curved gallery follows the architecture before culminating in an arched window that frames sea & sky like artwork.

The kitchen was created for a home meant to be genuinely enjoyed, w/ generous work surfaces, custom cabinetry, substantial cooking & refrigeration capacity, multiple work zones & distinctive tilework. Nearby dining & gathering spaces maintain an effortless connection to the ocean beyond.

Throughout the residence, generous rooms coexist w/ intimate retreats. Bedrooms & living areas are thoughtfully distributed, allowing a house full of family& friends to gather comfortably without surrendering privacy.

That philosophy extends beyond the main residence. Separate guest accommodations provide living & sleeping spaces of their own, creating exceptional flexibility for extended family & guests while remaining connected to the larger estate. Rather than feeling like accessory spaces, they contribute to the property's unmistakable sense of being a true private compound.

Expansive covered & screened porches extend the architecture toward the landscape. An open-air kitchen & gathering area offers substantial cabinetry, grilling station, custom hood & island seating beneath an exposed-beam ceiling. Elsewhere, broad decking links the estate's structures around a remarkable outdoor living environment anchored by a dramatic stone fireplace & covered dining pavilion. These are not incidental porches added to an oceanfront home; they are integral living spaces designed for the way life is actually enjoyed on Bald Head Island.

French doors stand open between indoors & out. Rocking chairs face the dunes. Morning light arrives over the Atlantic. Evenings can move naturally from dinner beneath the pavilion to conversation around the fireplace while the ocean sounds beyond the dune line.

Approximately one acre along East Beach affords the rare luxury of room to breathe. Broad protected dunes create a beautiful natural foreground between the residence & Atlantic, while the property's scale allows landscaping, structures & gathering spaces to exist without crowding one another. Despite the estate's considerable size, the result feels remarkably private & intimate.

Built in 2009 & held by its original owners, 11 East Beach carries an intentionality that photographs & measurements alone cannot fully communicate. Curves repeat. Sightlines have purpose. Materials transition naturally from one space to another. Architecture, landscape & setting speak the same language.

It is a home designed not merely for spectacular weekends, but for generations of them--for children & grandchildren, old friends & new traditions, quiet mornings & crowded tables.

11 East Beach Drive is more than a residence on the ocean. It is a Bald Head Island estate in the fullest sense of the word--and an opportunity unlikely to be repeated.

Directions: From Harbour, take NBHW to Federal Road to East Beach Drive.

Additional Information

Interior

Appliances: Gas Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Range
Attached Garage (Yes/no): Yes
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Full: 9
Building Area Total: 5,629
Cooling (Yes/no): Yes
Cooling: Other, Heat Pump
Fireplace (Yes/no): Yes
Flooring: Hardwood
Furnished: Furnished
Garage (Yes/no): Yes
Garage Spaces: 5
Heating (Yes/no): Yes
Heating: Other, Heat Pump, Electric
Interior Features: Sound System, Master Downstairs, Central Vacuum, High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Bookcases, Kitchen Island, Elevator, Ceiling Fan(s), Furnished, Pantry, Walk-in Shower, Wet Bar, Basement, Blinds/Shades, Built-in Features, Wi Fi Thermostat
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Rooms Total: 14

Exterior

Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower, Gas Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Gas Log, Outdoor Grill
Foundation Details: Other, Pilings
Frontage Type: Oceanfront
Lot Features: Ocean Side
Lot Size Area: 1
Lot Size Dimensions: 200 x 218 x 200 x 218
Lot Size Square Feet: 43,386
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Shower, Storage
Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Golf Cart Parking, Attached, Covered, Detached, Off Street, Garage, Golf Cart Garage
Parking Total: 5
Patio and Porch Features: Open, Covered, Deck, Porch, Screened, See Remarks, Balcony, Front Porch, Rear Porch
Road Frontage Type: Maintained, City Street, State Road, Paved
Road Surface Type: Paved
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Water Source: Public
Waterfront: Yes

Financial/HOA/Schools

Association (Yes/no): Yes
Association Name: Bha
Association Amenities: Maintenance Common Areas
Association Fee: $2,336
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Elementary School: Southport
Middle School: South Brunswick
High School: South Brunswick
High School District: Brunswick County Schools
Subdivision Name: Bhi Middle Island
Zoning: Bh-Pd-4

Extra Information

Douglas Moore

Douglas Moore

Angier, North Carolina

(919) 291-6390

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