7012 Sound DriveEmerald Isle, NC 28594

A ''Southern Malibu'' Island life awaits you, where an enchanting 3-story, 5-BR home emerges at the top of private winding drive, nestled among the palm trees & live oaks, providing privacy with natural beauty. Direct waterfront setting insures spectacular living with incomparable views of the Intracoastal Waterway. Upon entering, casual elegance & peaceful ambiance emerge with walls of windows thru-out that open to terraces allowing light-filled interior to fuse with lush landscape & enveloping waterfront vistas. Main level is open concept with living, dining, and kitchen areas designed for exquisite comfort & impressive entertaining. The professional chef's kitchen tackles any entertaining needs with the iconic 60'' Wolf gas range (featuring 2 ovens, 6 burners, griddle, & indoor grill), 2 Sub-Zero refrigerators, walk-in pantry, separate icemaker, and huge island. Upstairs, a palatial primary suite includes floor-to-ceiling windows w/panoramic water views from your bed or private sitting room & terrace. A 2-sided glass fireplace graces the massive primary bathroom featuring a soaking tub, large walk-in shower, and a custom, hidden, walk-in closet. You will also love the wide open den overlooking Bogue Sound offering a quiet space for work or afternoon siesta. Downstairs, there's a custom designed hidden wine cellar, a rec room to watch movies & play billiards. An incredible screened-in porch to relax & enjoy cool dips in the pool or soak in a hot tub just steps away. Concrete dock, kayak launch, 2 jet ski ports, 2 deepwater slips, a 13,000 lb lift, plus a hip-roof covered gazebo with fire-pit & conversation seating. Golf carts and bikes add to outside fun for jetting over to the beach, cruising around town for local cuisine and shops, or just chilling out on property with gorgeous sound views & Intracoastal access, ''Southern Malibu'' offers the ultimate resort lifestyle in a private opulent soundfront estate. Proven strong income producer with $200K rental income in 2024!