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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

Overview

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

Listing Details MLS# 100190701

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
Marketing Start Date: 2019-10-28
Auction: No
Listing Price: 2495000
List Price/SqFt: 664.09
Stipulation of Sale: Standard

Location Information

Street #: 40
Street Name: Cape Fear
Street Suffix: Trail
County: Brunswick
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28461
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: Bald Head Island
Subdivision: BHI (Bald Head Island)
Secondary Subdivision: N/A

Remarks and Showing

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.
Sign on Property: Yes

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 0.59
Lot SqFt: 25700
Lot Dimensions: 31 x 202 x 226
Waterfront: Yes
Waterview: Yes
Location Type: Island

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated (Primary): 3186
SqFt - Heated Separate: 571
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 3757
# Rooms: 11
# Baths - Full: 4
# Baths - Half: 2
# Baths - Total: 6
# Bedrooms: 5
Master Bedroom Level: Non Primary Living Area
Stories: 2
Fireplace Y/N: Yes

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 2013

More Information

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2020-03-01
Sold Date: 2020-06-08

Fuel Tank

Above or Below Ground: Below Ground
Fuel Type: Propane
Owned or Leased: Owned

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider: Duke Energy

Separate Living Spcs

Guest House Desc: Separate guest house

HOA

Association Fee 1/Year: 390
HOA 1 Mgmt. Company: BHI Association
HOA 1 Mgmt. Phone: 910-457-4676

Building/Ext Features

ud_i_08: 1

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: No
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

Parking Features

On Site: Yes

HOA and Neigh Amenities

Basketball Court: Yes
Boat Dock: Yes
Clubhouse: Yes
Comm Garden: Yes
Maint - Comm Areas: Yes
Management: Yes
Marina: Yes
Picnic Area: Yes
Trail(s): Yes
Trash: Yes

Frontage Type

River: Yes

View Type

River: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes
See Remarks: Yes

Exterior Features

Exterior Kitchen: Yes
Gas Grill: Yes
Gas Log: Yes
Outdoor Shower: Yes
Storm Doors: Yes

Exterior Finish

Wood Siding: Yes

Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Fencing

None: Yes

Foundation

Pilings: Yes
Raised: Yes

Flooring

Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Fuel Tank Ownership

Owned: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Balcony: Yes
Covered: Yes
Deck: Yes
Open: Yes
Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes
Screened: Yes

Pool Features

Hot Tub: Yes
In Ground: Yes
See Remarks: Yes

Roof

Metal: Yes

Levels

Two: Yes

Road Type/Frontage

Maintained: Yes
Paved: Yes

Lot Features

Cul-De-Sac: Yes
Dunes: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Heated SqFt

3000 - 3499: Yes

Heating

Heat Pump: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Heating System Fuel Source

Electric: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Utilities

Water Available: Yes

Sewer

Community Sewer: Yes

Water Source

Community Water: Yes

Appliances/Equip

Built-In Microwave: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Cooktop: Yes
Gas Oven: Yes
Humidifier/Dehumidifier: Yes
Ice Maker: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Vented Exhaust Fan: Yes
Washer: Yes

Interior Features

2nd Kitchen: Yes
Blinds/Shades: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Elevator: Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
Furnished: Yes
Gas Log: Yes
Hot Tub: Yes
Reversed Floor Plan: Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
Walk-in Shower: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes

Window Features

Storm Window(s): Yes

Security Features

Smoke Detector(s): Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: Yes

Dining Room Type

Formal: Yes

Other Structures

Shower: Yes

Home Warr/Termite

Termite Bond: Yes
Termite Company: Cleggs
Termite Company Phone: 910-457-1171

Rooms

Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 4: Yes
Bedroom 5: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Master Bedroom: Yes
Office: Yes

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 Pool Features: Hot Tub; In Ground; See Remarks Roof: Metal Levels: Two 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 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

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Last Updated: September - 23 - 2025

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