8839 Carenden, Sunset Beach, NC 28468
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8839 Carenden, Sunset Beach, NC 28468
8839 Carenden, Sunset Beach, NC 28468
8839 Carenden, Sunset Beach, NC 28468
8839 Carenden, Sunset Beach, NC 28468
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8839 Carenden Sunset Beach, NC 28468

3 Beds

3.5 Baths

3,206 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,206 sqft

Price per Sqft $280

Municipality Thistle Golf Estates

Subdivision Thistle Golf Estates

MLS Listing ID 2625456

Style Other

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 1

Construction Status Resale

HOA Fees $292/mo

HOA Y/N Yes

Year Built 2003

Lot Size 0.300 Acres

Acres 0.3

Property Sub-Type Detached

Source CCAR

Property Description

Set within the gates of Thistle Downs, this beautifully updated home offers more than 3,200 square feet in a setting that feels worlds away from the ordinary. Inspired by Old World Scottish architecture and surrounded by ponds, green space, mature landscaping, and golf course views, Thistle Downs has a character all its own. Here, the pace feels quieter, the landscape more established, and the setting remarkably peaceful, all while remaining close to the beach. The home itself reflects that same sense of thoughtful character. Distinct living and dining spaces create a natural sense of separation and flow, while carefully selected updates bring warmth and refinement throughout. The remodeled kitchen features leathered marble countertops, while custom built-ins and a gas fireplace add warmth and character to the main living areas. The primary suite is designed as a comfortable retreat, with a soaking tub, walk-in shower, and dual closets featuring custom-designed shelving created specifically for each space by the owner. An enclosed rear porch with EZ Breeze windows extends the living experience throughout the seasons and offers a beautiful vantage point overlooking the backyard. Outside is where this property truly comes to life. The backyard overlooks a pond with a fountain, mature landscaping, and views toward the golf course and surrounding green space. Ducks return each year to nest beneath the hammock, birds move through the trees, and the sound of the fountain carries gently across the yard. Professionally designed landscaping by H. Burkert & Company gives the outdoor spaces an established, intentional feel that blends naturally with the character of Thistle Downs. Additional features include a newer water heater, irrigation system, WellSpring whole-home water filtration system, epoxy garage flooring with built-in shelving, and a home warranty offered by the seller. There is a particular feeling that comes with living in Thistle Downs. It is the beauty of the architecture, the quiet of the water, the mature landscape, and the feeling of being tucked away in a private sanctuary while the coast remains just minutes away. This is a home and setting best understood not simply by seeing it, but by experiencing what it feels like to live here.

Location

State NC

County Brunswick

Community Thistle Golf Estates

Area 31B North Carolina

Zoning R8

Rooms

Basement Crawl Space

Interior

Interior Features Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Fireplace, Garden Tub/ Roman Tub, Separate Shower, Walk- In Closet(s), Breakfast Bar, Bedroom on Main Level, Breakfast Area, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Stainless Steel Appliances

Heating Central, Other

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Carpet, Tile, Wood

Furnishings Unfurnished

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Cooktop, Dishwasher, Range, Water Purifier

Laundry Washer Hookup

Exterior

Exterior Feature Porch, Patio

Parking Features Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage, Garage Door Opener

Garage Spaces 2.0

Pool Community, Outdoor Pool

Community Features Clubhouse, Gated, Recreation Area, Golf, Pool

Utilities Available Electricity Available, Sewer Available, Water Available

Amenities Available Clubhouse, Gated, Security

Waterfront Description Pond

View Y/N Yes

View Golf Course

Total Parking Spaces 6

Building

Lot Description Near Golf Course, Lake Front, On Golf Course, Pond on Lot, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot

Entry Level Two

Foundation Crawlspace

Water Public

Level or Stories Two

Construction Status Resale

Schools

Elementary Schools Jesse Mae Monroe Elementary School

Middle Schools Shallotte Middle School

High Schools West Brunswick High School

Others

HOA Fee Include Association Management,Common Areas,Recreation Facilities,Security

Senior Community No

Tax ID 241FA004

Monthly Total Fees $292

Security Features Gated Community,Security Service

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Disclosures Covenants/Restrictions Disclosure

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Special Listing Condition None

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