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What’s better than one house?  A house with a Carriage House!

Southern Nights - 2007

At the entrance to the hidden enclave of Bland Shores is an amazing new home just awaiting your family and friends!  New for the 2007 season.

Overlooking its very own beach is a family compound consisting of a main house, plus, a complete carriage house over the second double garage.   This  all surrounded by lawns, palms,  a maritime forest of ancient oaks with delightful wild creatures, a very private heated  pool, and over 2500sq/ ft. of decks with ocean and sound views. At the end of the street is a private day dock where one may while away a lazy afternoon, fish for dinner, launch a kayak, hop a SeaDoo, or tie up the boat for the day.

 In the main house, a chef’s kitchen with granite counters, Italian accents, natural hickory cabinetry with a large, Bosch gas cooktop and  Bosch electric convection oven, Bosch dishwasher, Amana refrigerator and microwave, Blanco sinks and Grohe fixtures await the gourmand.

The game room  has another full size refrigerator/ice maker for overflow and beverages, along with its own wet bar and microwave for making snacks while watching one of the three 42” Panasonic plasma tv’s on the property!

Challenge someone to a rousing foosball game on a tournament table, or, play pool on a beautiful Brunswick table!

The attached cottage, sometimes referred to as “the carriage house” also has a complete fully equipped kitchen for all dining needs. It is also equipped with a 42” Panasonic plasma TV. 

The greatroom is enhanced by a gas fireplace (for shoulder and winter seasons.)  Another 42” Panasonic plasma TV and  true surround theater sound, with XM radio.  Sink into deep leather furnishings and enjoy a movie or sporting event.   All new furnishings throughout.

The bedrooms are spacious, with two master suites, one with its own Jacuzzi and   accessible shower ensuite.  Two family suites accommodate even the largest assemblies.  Everyone has a proper bed – no sofa-beds in this house. Wrap around, covered porches in the Southern tradition are a feature of each and every bedroom.  The carriage house has a delightful screened porch with ceiling fan, nestled into the treetops to enjoy soft Southern Nights.  There are 19” LCD, flat panel TV’s and DVD players in most bedrooms. 

The tower watch has 360degree views of the Island, Ocean, and Sound.  This is a great place to enjoy your favorite beverage prepared at the wet bar while, watching dolphins in one direction with the spotting scope, and the sunset over the sound in the other. 

Finishes of travertine limestone, granite, hardwoods, and fine fixtures throughout, compliment the home. Special care has been taken with a cable railing system to optimize views all around.   

The game room has another 42” plasma TV with surround sound, a foosball table and sumptuous leather seating. Fix a beverage at the granite topped bar,make some popcorn…..relax in this NASCAR  themed room.   

The private, sparkling pool and surrounding deck area is complimented by two shower/ dressing rooms, a lanai room, and easy access to two ground level powder rooms.  One end of the pool has an elevated area which may be used for a DJ or small ensemble, (or a wedding party?), under the unique pergola.  The cross over is a private pool house to open onto the pool deck.

Three inside garages, two which will accommodate a boat and trailer, or caterer’s van are here for keeping your vehicles and toys out of the elements.   

A sweeping lawn graces the property for volleyball, croquet, or an event tent to accommodate weddings, anniversaries, and other get-togethers.   

Last but not least, the family dog, (or two), are welcome guests.   Dogs know how to have fun, and will gladly remind us!   Being dog lovers, (of well trained dogs), we just got tired of kenneling our dog and then having her know we’d been to the beach.  How could you do this Mom ‘n Dad?  Payback time.

We believe you’ll find this South of the Light property to be unique on all of Topsail Island.  Close to golf, shopping, boating, and family recreational activities.   

Bed Compliment:

 Main House: 2 King suites, 4 queens, 2 full, 5 twin bunks, 3 twins.

 Carriage House: 1 Queen, 1 twin w/trundle

Note: Pool heater is non operational when the air temperature is too low.

Fireplace is operable late fall through march.

Propane barbecue and fuel provided.

Carriage House: