18 Sailview Drive

North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

This meticulously maintained waterfront gem sits on a spacious half-acre lot in the quiet, residential Cape Island neighborhood. Offering breathtaking 360-degree ocean and sound views from nearly every room, this 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom coastal retreat has been significantly upgraded in 2024-2026, making it truly turn-key and move-in ready. Whether you're seeking a luxurious second home or a high-performing short-term rental investment, this property delivers exceptional lifestyle appeal, strong rental potential, and lasting value in a prime North Topsail Beach location. These thoughtful updates-paired with the property's existing luxury finishes-ensure low maintenance and immediate enjoyment or rental income. • New in 2024: Refrigerator, clothes dryer, garbage disposal, and fully covered dock with flow-through decking • New in 2025: Dishwasher, washing machine, tankless propane hot water heater, hurricane-rated French doors in the owner suite, hurricane-rated kitchen door and garage windows • 2025-2026: Brand-new full bath installed • Additional recent enhancements include a primary shower remodel, sea wall installed across the entire waterfront (2023-2024), and hurricane-rated protection throughout Enter into an open-concept main living area with walls of windows framing incredible water views. The gourmet kitchen boasts granite countertops and a 6-burner Viking range, while the spacious living and dining areas offer ample seating (including a queen sleeper sofa), a wet bar with mini fridge, and direct deck access overlooking the private dock and ocean. A second living area opens to sound-facing decks for sunrise-to-sunset views. Two bedrooms are on the main level (king and queen, both with deck access) sharing a full bath with oversized tub, dual vanities, and stall shower. Upstairs you'll find an office area with water views, a queen bedroom with access to the brand-new 2025 hall bath, and the expansive ocean-facing master suite featuring a king bed, private wet bar (mini fridge, microwave, Keurig), separate bar area, large flat-screen TV, and en-suite bath with oversized tub and private deck. Additional luxury details include: • Travertine marble flooring throughout • Cape Fear River reclaimed wood flooring on stairs and landings • Transom windows, glass inset blinds, and magnetic screens • Double see-through propane fireplace overlooking the oversized bubble tub in the primary suite • Second gas fireplace in the family room • Elevator (950 lbs, Weston's Law compliant) • Whole-house stereo system (Denon, cell-phone control, including outdoor decks) • All Smart TVs and high-speed internet • Two under-counter refrigerator/ice maker combos The standout new covered dock (2024) is boat-lift ready with pilings, 110/220v power, 110v outlets, lighting, running water, a full fish-cleaning sink, separate spigot/hose/power for your boat, custom dining tables and benches, and a step-down kayaking deck. Bring or rent a shallow-draft boat or jet ski (18'' draft at low tide). Additional outdoor highlights: hot and cold outdoor shower with Trex flooring and bench, enclosed game area, gas grill on the back patio, and deep two-car garage with a game room complete with ping-pong table and darts. Ample driveway parking for four vehicles. Enjoy private community beach access with parking, a neighborhood boat launch for smaller boats, and a community pool with pool house. High-speed internet, Smart TVs in every bedroom, keyless entry with personal codes, and the game room make this home instantly rental-ready. Low-maintenance finishes, hurricane-rated features, and the sea wall add peace of mind and long-term value in this desirable coastal market. This rare waterfront offering combines recent, high-quality improvements with resort-style amenities and effortless rental or personal-use potential. For even more peace of mind, the sellers are offering a 1 year home warranty!

Listing courtesy of Andrew Davis of REAL Broker LLC



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