Superbly crafted homes, thousands of acres of unspoiled coastal preserves and a complete absence of automobile traffic distinguish this remarkable island community, which combines a blissful sense of retreat with a full complement of modern comforts and amenities.
The southernmost of North Carolina's cape islands, Bald Head is linked to the mainland via 20-minute ferry service from Southport, North Carolina. Bicycles and energy-efficient electric carts provide convenient transportation around the island, from picturesque Harbor Village to the idyllic residential neighborhoods of Cape Fear Station, and along 14 miles of pristine, sandy beaches.
Residents enjoy privileged access to an 18-hole championship golf course, two private clubhouses, tennis and fitness facilities, swimming pools, a full-service marina and an extensive network of walking and biking trails, with a range of shops and restaurants available on-site.
Buyers can choose from a selection of new and preowned homes and townhomes, shared ownership cottages or ready-to-build homesites, with a featured builder program in place that offers a choice of portfolio homes and custom designs.
Acreage: 12,000 acres (4,800 hectares)
Club Structure: The Bald Head Island Club is a private equity club encompassing the golf course, tennis center and other amenities. Club members also are eligible to purchase membership in the Shoals Club, a private oceanfront facility overlooking the point of Cape Fear.
Golf: Bald Head Island Club's 18-hole championship golf course winds its way over dunes, around lagoons, along the ocean, and through a maritime forest. Designer George Cobb left much of the terrain the way he found it, creating a course of extraordinary wild beauty.
Tennis: Four soft-surface tennis courts are located adjacent to the golf clubhouse. Equipment rentals and sportswear available through tennis shop.
Fitness: Private workout rooms with lockers and showers are available at both clubhouses.
Recreation: With pristine beaches wrapped around the southern tip of the island, it's easy to find the perfect patch of sand for a day's outing, or a sheltered spot where children can swim with no worries about surf or currents. Car-free roads and miles of recreational trails make Bald Head Island an ideal environment for walking, running or cycling, and nature enthusiasts can explore a variety of habitats that harbor diverse populations of native wildlife. Organized recreational programs for all ages are offered by the Bald Head Island Conservancy, Bald Head Island Club, and Shoals Club.
Boating: With easy access to creeks, rivers, the Cape Fear River, and ocean, Bald Head Island is an ideal base for all forms of recreational boating, from easy inshore kayaking to sailing and motor boating on the open Atlantic. The island has a protected 10-acre harbor, home of the Bald Head Island Yacht Club and a full-service marina with slips ranging from 30 to 100 feet. Additional slips and marina services are available at the Indigo Plantation Marina in nearby Southport.
Fishing: Whether surfcasting along the shore, trolling the massive Frying Pan Shoals or game fishing in the nearby Gulf Stream, Bald Head Island offers exciting options for anglers throughout the seasons. Rental gear and guided fishing excursions can be arranged in the Harbor Village at Riverside Adventure Co.
Swimming: The Bald Head Island Club offers a deluxe 25-meter swimming pool. A second swimming complex with a lap pool, and shallow children's pool is located at the Shoals Club.
Clubhouses: The traditionally styled golf clubhouse provides a variety of dining options and recreational services, including a well-equipped fitness center and a regulation greenswards providing a picture-perfect venue for the genteel sport of croquet. A second oceanfront clubhouse offers fine and casual dining, swimming pools, recreation programs, and direct beach access.
Private Beach Club: The separate Shoals Club is an elegant oceanfront recreational facility with direct beach access, locker rooms, a lap pool and shallow children's pool, a fitness center and indoor and outdoor dining areas.
Dining and Shopping: From casual deli fare to elegant formal restaurants, Bald Head Island offers a complete range of dining options. Retail shops include a fully stocked grocery store, golf pro shop, clothing and accessory shops and a hardware store. Additional shops and restaurants can be found at nearby mainland locations.
Municipal Services: Bald Head Island is an incorporated municipality with its own fire department and community police department. The Village of Bald Head Island also oversees emergency medical care, road maintenance, garbage collection and other municipal services.
Health Care: All island firefighters are paramedic-level certified, and a basic medical treatment room is available at the main fire station. For emergency treatment, transportation is available to Dosher Memorial Hospital located a few minutes from the mainland ferry terminal, and to nearby Brunswick Hospital or the New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.
Fractional Ownership Cottages: The Hammocks on Bald Head Island features a selection of two-story cottages and an affordable co-ownership program, with prices ranging from about $150,000 to $200,000+.
Homesites: Ready-to-build homesites range from about $400,000 to $3.5 million or more, with a featured builder program in place that offers a choice of portfolio homes and custom designs.
Homes: Bald Head Island offers a selection of quality new or preowned homes priced from about $500,000 to $4 million+.
Prices subject to change. Void where prohibited by law.
661 Chicamacomico Way Bald Head Island, NC
$2,350,000
6 Bedrooms
5 Full Baths
1 Half Bath
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