Neighborhoods with Marinas
So you want to live on the water...come with me on a virtual windshield tour....
In Wilmington, North Carolina the options for living on the water are limitless! Whether it's a creek, an inlet, a waterway, a marsh, or the ocean, everywhere you walk, drive and bike, you see water. Today let's focus on neighborhoods with marinas.
If you want to be near the beach and keep your boat within walking distance of your front door, a multitude of waterfront communities are available along Greenville Loop Road between Oleander and Pine Grove Roads. These neighborhoods offer the best water access for your boat and yet minutes from Wrightsville Beach.
Let's look at these sought after communities with marinas as part of your neighborhood amenity package...
One of my personal favorites is Shandy Point with its incredible moss covered, mature oak trees and flowering landscape. Homes in the beautiful part of Wilmington just ooze with southern charm and have access to a boat basin with no monthly maintenance fees! There are special assessments for dredging on an as needed basis.
Next on our tour is Towles Road, Turtle Hall, and two communities off Shinnwood Road; Shinn Point and Shinn Creek.
Once again, as you cruise through these tree lined streets, you will see a variety of architectural designs with a strong emphasis on coastal charm. The pride of ownership is evident in these neighborhoods with meticulous lawns, abundance of vegetation and flowers, and meandering drives filled with kids of all ages - biking, walking, and running! And just to tease you with visions of how grandma and grandpa grew up, lemonade stands and ice cream trucks are common sights in these cozy niches of paradise.
These neighborhoods offer private marinas with boat slips that can be purchased either with a home or separately with separate Homeowner's Association.
Of course, access to the Intracoastal Waterway doesn't come cheap and listings are few and far between. Once you have your keys to the castle, you may have to be a gypsy in the palace until I can find the perfect place to park your boat and put your hat!
Written by: Dee Pearce
