136 Osprey Dr Edenton NC 27932 MLS #2962088236

Welcome Home to Edenton! Rare is the opportunity to own such a magnificent waterfront estate with breathtaking views of the Albemarle Sound and Yeopim River. The beautiful custom-built home is located in the Albemarle Shores community and is in Flood Zone X. The home itself boasts quality four-sided brick construction with approximately 9183 square feet of living space including 6 bedrooms, 5 1/2 bathrooms including two primary suites with vast closets, sitting area, a fireplace and private balcony, 2 main level bedrooms and a full bath, spacious closets, a theater room and upper-level laundry suite. The home features four porches on both levels, two of which span the length of the home. The south facing home provides maximum enjoyment of the breezy, breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. Sited on 2 waterfront acres, this peaceful retreat provides privacy, the feeling of a luxurious resort, and is inviting enough to host the most casual gatherings, as well. Outdoor living spaces include a porch, terrace, patio, fire pit, peaceful outdoor conversation areas, a pier and over 220 feet of bulkhead waterfront. This magnificent home has only had one owner. The circular driveway is a welcoming entrance to the property. The foyer greets you with a cut glass front door, a grand curved staircase and a soaring 20 foot ceiling, flanked by formal living and dining rooms. The family room boasts a stone fireplace and the open floor plan is ideal for entertaining. Brazilian cherry hardwood floors and deluxe millwork grace both levels, and abundant windows and sliding glass doors emphasize the panoramic water views. Refined finishes and fixtures are present throughout the home. The spacious eat-in kitchen opens to a casual dining area and family room with easy transitions to the covered back porch and patio. White cabinetry, designer lighting, a vast island, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and a walk-in pantry add to the heart of this home. The casual staircase is accessible here. Keen attention during the construction process included a structural engineer to select hurricane resistant windows and structural details. Forward thinking construction design includes an elevator shaft that is fully wired and able to provide accessibility from the garage to all levels of the home. The home has a new roof with 30 year architectural shingles and an oversized 4 car garage! Other convenient features include: a 4 car oversized, side load garage with space for a lift, security system, mudroom, walk in closets, spacious pantry , mudroom, upper level kitchenette, electric roller shades, pocket doors, 3 fireplaces, zoned HVAC with heat pumps and a gas pack, floored attic space and so much more! Nearby: the charming town of Edenton, with grocery stores, hardware stores, pharmacies, restaurants, hospital, golf courses, an airstrip and convenient access to the Outer Banks.