One-of-a-Kind Riverfront Sanctuary on 1.49 acres. Overlooking the Cape Fear River, this custom estate offers endless panoramic views and in a private eco-luxury, natural environment just minutes from downtown Southport. A private long pier provides the perfect spot for up-close bird watching, launching a kayak, SUP or sighting Dolphin and watching sail, power & ferry boats go by. This is an amazing opportunity to own a 3,000 square foot waterfront home that offers views from nearly every window and turn was built in 2017 with a sprawling screened-in porch and upper deck on the back of this beautiful three bedroom/2.5 bath home. Designed for luxury, open living with views from every angle. Porches on both levels, spacious courtyard and gardens. Custom designed & built for peaceful living and entertaining. Active solar efficiency. First-floor primary suite with sitting area and large luxury bathroom. Office/reading room in front of home on first floor and second den on upper level with walk-out to second floor deck. Massive Live Oak Trees frame this unique, one-of-a-kind property. Waking-up to a window facing the water, pouring coffee overlooking the river and sitting on the screened porch to watch the wildlife and mariners traveling up and down the river. .. is the life this property offers. Luxuries like privacy, modern conveniences and turnkey investments like solar panels and a newer fortified roof, make ownership even more attractive. No City taxes and no HOA dues are also nice. Have your ''privacy and best social life, too!'' Enjoy a very peaceful, beautiful waterfront life while enjoying being so very close to downtown Southport where fine and casual dining along with great boutiques, parks, music venues, wine and brew houses, historic museums and quaint biking areas await you. Full-service marinas are also available just minutes away. Then retreat to your waterfront oasis surrounded by beautiful views and nature. If you like gardening or just watching the birds, you'll also like the cute chicken coop/shed perched in the side yard near the fresh-water pond. This property is surrounded by acres of woodlands with adds to the peaceful tranquility. When the home was built, careful planning went in to the design and construction. From the custom pine floors sourced from a 120 year old Carolina cotton mill to locally salvaged brick used in the fireplace and combination mud/laundry room, the home has so many treasured details. Combined with an amazing gourmet kitchen boasting an expansive island with high-end appliances, this home has everything to lead the market in luxury waterfront living. Sunrise. Sunset. Be ready for the jaw-dropping views and tremendous value and lifestyle this property has to offer. Just note that there is just one house like this house. If you want spectacular, this is it!
Single-familyProperty Type
2017Year Built
1.49 acresLot Size
$728Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Linda Pukenas• Sea Glass Realty LLC
Listed by Lisa Mahoney Fosbury• Sea Glass Realty LLC
SPECTACULAR CUSTOM-BUILT WATERFRONT OASIS, ON 1.53 ACRES, MINUTES FROM HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SOUTHPORT. Built in 2017, 1523 Shepard Road is so thoughtfully nestled upon the land that it appears as though the two have coexisted for all time. Centuries-old live oaks and cascading stone patios adorn the property; River views await at every turn; Towering container ships and ferries traverse the waters of the Cape Fear River, teeming with wildlife; Bald eagles soar at sunrise, and dolphins dance at sunset. .. . 1523 Shepard Road is a property to behold. Designed by Award-Winning Architect Rich Bandera, 1523 is not only spectacular, but it is filled with bespoke character and charm. The home features unique and interesting angles, a gourmet kitchen with an expansive island, first-floor owner's suite, massive screened-in porch, a cozy upper den, open upper deck, and each bedroom has its own river view. Custom pine floors sourced from a 120 year old Carolina cotton mill are found throughout the home, and locally salvaged brick is featured in the fireplace masonry, as well as the combination mud/laundry room. Enjoy Southport's salubrious breezes on one of the decks, upon the sprawling patio primed for an outdoor firepit, or while meandering through the terraced yard. Don't miss the darling vegetable garden, chicken coop, and freshwater pond! Enjoy excellent fishing from the pier, where massive red drum, trout, and flounder await. As you look out across the river, you'll see ''The Rocks'', the Army Corps of Engineers' solution to the Cape Fear's chronic shoaling in the 1800s, which serendipitously created one of the richest salt marshes in North Carolina - a large portion of which is part of National Estuarine Research Reserve. 1523 sits adjacent to hundreds of acres of woodlands owned by the NC State Ports Authority, which adds a palpable feeling of tranquility, while still being seconds away from the quaint village of Historic Southport.
The R-7500 districts are established to provide for orderly suburban residential development. A limited number of commercial and civic uses are allowed, subject to the restrictions necessary to preserve and protect the residential character of the neighborhood. A special permit process for higher intensity development is also allowed, using discretion to balance issues of higher density with improved amenities. Due to the higher intensity developments contained in this district, it is intended to be applied to properties served by public sewer and water systems.
Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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This home receives average direct sun exposure in Southport. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1523 Shepard Rd SE
$2,042,427
$143K under list price of $2.19M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $578K to $1.0M.
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