Unique English Country Home & Cottage for sale in Holly Ridge, North Carolina

$1,249,000

Spectacular custom English Country Home and Cottage nestled on a 60 acre estate beside a tributary of the Black River is only minutes from Wilmington but in a world of its own. Pictures can only begin to describe what you see when you enter down a winding way through the edge of the forest passing wildlife, longleaf pines draped with Spanish moss, wild blueberry bushes, native grasses and then the home reveals itself before you. Abundant, open and relaxing square footage in the main house with the guest house adding more room for entertaining. A barn that stores your collectible cars, your tractor and equipment needed to enjoy the land is just beyond the raised box gardens enclosed by a picket fence.If you are an equestrian family, the barn and shed can be easily converted to a 5 stall horse barn complete with existing hay loft. Riding paths are waiting to be discovered. Just up the way is your access to Bear Branch where you launch your kayaks or canoes to discover the cypress trees and wind your way to the Black River where you will see nature at its finest. Enjoy the evening stars all to yourselves without the light infiltration of neighboring towns. Imagine waking in the morning to the overwhelming quiet and peaceful surroundings, sipping coffee on the brick terraces off of your gourmet kitchen filled with Viking and Sub Zero appliances such as a wine cooler and large island waiting to create exciting culinary experiences. Wide plank antique red oak floors compliment the antique brick floors in the family room area of the home. The estate was designed by renowned architect Cothran Harris of Wilmington, NC who had an eye for exceptional detailing inside and out. The landscaping and grounds add to the charm and the setting. The adjacent cottage features pine flooring and a small kitchen for your extended family or guests to enjoy all that the property has to offer. Perfect retreat setting, summer home or permanent residence. You must visit to appreciate all that the experience as to offer when you call on Bear Branch! Easy access to ILM Airport, Wilmington dining, theater and also Wrightsville Beach.

Square Footage: 4109

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