Presenting a fabulous opportunity to own an Intracoastal waterfront oasis with its own private pier, gazebo, floating dock and 2 boat slips. Located at the end of a tranquil tree-lined lane with a ton of privacy, this 3 BR+ home has panoramic wide-water views of the Intracoastal Waterway all the way to scenic Masonboro Island and the ocean beyond. Enjoy coastal living with incredible sunrise vistas and a boating lifestyle that offers a quick 2-minute jaunt in mid to high tides to nearby Masonboro Island to relax on the white sandy beaches or surf in the crystal-clear ocean water. This 3-story home boasts an oversized and bright primary suite on the top floor with exceptional water views and a sitting area as well as a walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom. Completing the top floor are 2 additional bedrooms and a full bath. The main level has waterfront living and dining rooms, an inviting kitchen, a breakfast area and a flex room with a closet, ideal as a guest room or home office. On the 1st floor is a bonus room that's perfect as a den or recreation room, a full bathroom, a foyer and an unfinished storage room. Also on the 1st floor is an outdoor shower and a shallow garage that can be used as a workshop or for additional storage. Additional features include a wood-burning fireplace, a powder room, laundry closet and a custom cottage-style detached shed with a covered porch that, if heated and cooled, could provide additional flex space. The grounds include a canopy of mature live oak trees providing shade and privacy and a wrap-around open deck on the main level with a covered seating area to enjoy the splendid water views. A sumptuous waterfront rear yard with palm trees and mature landscaping leads to the private pier and the covered dock with built-in seating, perfect for fishing, watching the shore birds, dolphins and boats cruising by. Immediately adjacent to the property is a natural access to the Intracoastal Waterway, convenient for pullingyour shallow-keel watercraft in and out of the water. With ocean access just a mile away, boating, sailing or fishing on the Atlantic Ocean is a boater's dream. This coastal home's location is conveniently close to many stores and restaurants and just a short drive to downtown Historic Wilmington and the beach town of Carolina Beach.