136 Rice Hope Run, Belville, NC 28451

Casual elegance in this waterfront home on the Brunswick River. Custom built by Steve Weiss, it offers quality craftsmanship in a stunning setting on a cul-de-sac lot under 400+ year-old towering oaks. Your own pier at your back door leads to a 42-foot float dock, and lift that accommodates 6,000 lbs. The rocking chair front porch (636 sq. ft. ) leads to the breathtaking entry and living space, Living room opens to gathering/breakfast area and remodeled gourmet kitchen. The efficient kitchen features six-burner Kitchen Aid gas range/oven, stainless vent hood, Dacor wall oven and microwave, two dishwashers, and plenty of cabinet storage, walk-in pantry, wine cooler. Dining room gives you the feeling of the outdoors. Office/study has built- in desk, and space for bookshelves and seating. Warm oak flooring throughout downstairs. Spacious ground level master retreat features custom plantation shutters and window treatment. ''Spa-like'' bath has oversized whirlpool/separate tile shower, and water closet. Custom molding and dentil molding is featured throughout the ground level. Two additional bedrooms upstairs have on-suite baths, and bonus family/game room. There's sewing/wrap storage area, and a crafts closet. Over 500 sq ft of screened back porch plus 520 sq ft of rear decking is the perfect area to relax or entertain. Rear lower ground level has outdoor shower and storage in the ''stand-up'' crawlspace. Walk-in, stand-up floored attic has plentiful storage space plus a workshop (not heated or cooled) above the 3-car garage which can be finished in the future as guest quarters or gym. A full house generator ensures life isn't interrupted with a power outage. The yard is full of mature southern flora of azaleas and lawn. Located just over the Cape Fear Bridge, you can travel by auto or boat, into Wilmington for dining and entertainment.