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John Hunter

110 Dungannon Blvd. Suite 100
Wilmington, NC 28403

872 Batton Drive, Southport, NC 28461

$499,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,173 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 17,555 Status: Closed
Current Price: $499,000 List Date: 3/13/2025 Last Modified: 5/17/2025

Description

Exquisite 3-Bedroom Home with Certified Wildlife Habitat and Lush Gardens. Nestled in a beautifully landscaped sanctuary, this enchanting home offers a harmonious blend of refined living spaces and exceptional outdoor amenities. Spanning 2,173 sq. ft. of living area, this well-maintained residence also features a garden that has earned the prestigious National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat designation, ensuring that the home not only provides an idyllic retreat but also supports local wildlife. Built in 2006, this home boasts numerous updates and thoughtful details. A newly installed roof (2024), HVAC system (2018), and hot water heater (2022) provide peace of mind, while a hurricane fabric system and Westinghouse gas generator offer added protection. Inside, the home is a showcase of elegance, with cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, and crown molding. The kitchen is a chef’s dream, offering ample counter space with granite countertops, a gas stove, and built-in pantry. Direct access from the kitchen to the serene garden adds to the charm. The flexible, cathedral-ceiling flex room with a two-way gas fireplace provides versatile living options, and the living room, with its grand cathedral ceiling, opens seamlessly into the kitchen/dining area for easy entertaining. However, it’s the home’s outdoor spaces that truly set it apart. The meticulously designed gardens and outdoor living areas are a true highlight of this property. The Garden House mirrors the style of the main house and is seamlessly integrated into the landscape. A full irrigation system powered by a Pentair well pump with auto-timers, drip lines and rain barrels ensure that your garden stays lush and vibrant with minimal effort. Stunning Outdoor Spaces: The property features a variety of themed garden rooms, each with its unique charm. A welcoming front porch with a wall of jasmine sets the tone for the enchanting front yard. The front yard includes an azalea garden,

Supplements: accented by camellias and other plants. Also, a moonlight garden with benches, a birdbath and fragrant plants in white. The side yard has a small rose garden. This sweet and intimate space is home to a beautiful pale pink New Dawn climber, along with a vibrant assortment of roses in shades of pink, white, yellow, and lavender. On the opposite side of the house lives a large southern magnolia. Off the master bedroom is the tropical garden. With a serene pond that features water lilies, Siberian iris, and arrowhead, the tropical garden provides a calming oasis. The area is enhanced by stepping stones, a palm tree, hibiscus, canna, and other lush plantings. A 6′ x 8′ enclosed outdoor shower with a bench offers the perfect spot to relax after enjoying the garden. A 164 sq. ft. deck off the master bedroom offers a private retreat, while a picturesque pier crosses over a soothing waterfall, adding to the tranquility of the space. Off the screen porch with cathedral ceiling, the expansive 456 sq. ft. back deck is equipped with a pergola and built-in benches, making it the perfect space for outdoor dining or relaxation. The back deck looks out to the fall garden. This area, designed with seasonal color changes in mind, features trees and shrubs that transform with the seasons, such as a tupelo tree and witch hazel. The space also includes a fire pit, making it ideal for fall evenings. The Japanese garden is a peaceful retreat beneath a live oak. This garden invites you to lay in a hammock and gaze up at the branches of the neighboring oaks. The surrounding beds, planted with fatsia, mahonia, Japanese maple, and other plants, offer year-round beauty. The kitchen garden is located just off the kitchen, the travertine patio surrounded by herbs offers the ideal spot for al fresco breakfasts. This herb garden includes curry, rosemary, thyme, oregano, chives, fennel, and mint, while four raised beds and side beds provide space for climbing plants, asparagus, and fruit-bearing plants such as strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries. The garden also features a variety of flowering trees and shrubs, making it both functional and aesthetically pleasing. More to Discover: This property also boasts a number of mature trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs and ground covers creating a colorful and fragrant environment throughout the year. Other fruit bearing plants such as loquat, pineapple guava and fig and razzmatazz grapes sprinkle the property. For added privacy, a six-foot treated wood fence surrounds the property, offering seclusion and tranquility. In Summary: This exceptional home offers an abundance of indoor and outdoor features, from the beautifully designed interior with high ceilings and hardwood floors to the meticulously maintained gardens and outdoor living spaces. Whether you’re relaxing in the tropical garden, enjoying a meal on the back deck, or soaking in the beauty of the moonlight garden, this property offers an unparalleled blend of luxury and nature. It is truly a one-of-a-kind sanctuary for those who appreciate the finer things in life.

More Information MLS# 100494000

Building/Ext Features

ud_i_08: 1

Property Interior Info

Total SqFt – Heated (Primary + Separate): 2173 # Rooms: 7 # Baths – Full: 2 # Baths – Half: 0 # Baths – Total: 2 Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area Stories: 2 Fireplace Y/N: Yes SqFt – Heated (Primary): 2173 # Bedrooms: 3

Contract Info

Delayed Marketing?: No Sub-Type: Single Family Residence Construction Type: Stick Built List Price/SqFt: 229.64 Stipulation of Sale: Standard Status: Closed Marketing Start Date: 2025-03-13 Listing Price: 499000 Current Price: $499,000

Location Information

City Limits: Yes Marketing City: Southport Secondary Subdivision: N/A Street #: 872 Street Name: Batton Street Suffix: Drive County: Brunswick State/Province: NC Zip Code: 28461 Subdivision: Boiling Spring Lakes Geo Lat: 34.031045 Geo Lon: -78.037511

Remarks and Showing

Sign on Property: Yes Directions to Property: Turn onto River Rd SE (NC-133), Turn left onto Fifty Lakes Dr., Turn right onto Eden Dr., Turn left onto Trevino Rd., Turn right onto Palmer Dr., Turn right onto Batton Rd., The house is on the Right.

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No Lot Acres: 0.4 Lot Dimensions: 81x200x95x200 Lot SqFt: 17555 Waterfront: No Waterview: No Location Type: Mainland Horses Y/N: No

Legal & Taxes

Tax Assessed Value: 378830 Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 2415.38 Deed Book: 3618 Deed Page: 1012 Legal: L-34 PART-1 S-72 BSL-BATTON ROAD PL L/231 Broker Owner: No PID: 157GF034 Tax Identifier: 157gf034 Plat Book: L Plat Page: 231 Lot #: 34 Special Assessments: None Known Tax Year: 2024 Zoning: Bs-R-1 HOA: No Cobra Zone: No School District: Brunswick County Schools Elementary School: Bolivia Middle School: South Brunswick High School: South Brunswick

Garage & Parking

Attached Garage Spaces: 2 Detached Garage Spaces: 0 Total # Garage Spaces: 2 Total Carport Spaces: 0

Parking Features

Concrete: 1 Garage Faces Front: 1 Lighted: 1 On Site: 1 Paved: 1

Attic

Eave Storage: 1

Basement

None: 1

Construction

Wood Frame: 1

Exterior Features

Irrigation System: 1 Outdoor Shower: 1

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider: Duke Energy Fuel Vendor Provider: Sharp Energy

Exterior Finish

Aluminum Siding: 1 Vinyl Siding: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1 VA Loan: 1

Fencing

Back Yard: 1 Wood: 1

Foundation

Slab: 1

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank: 1 Above or Below Ground: Above Ground Fuel Type: Propane In Use: Yes Owned or Leased: Leased Lessor Name and Contact: Sharp Energy

Patio and Porch Features

Covered: 1 Deck: 1 Enclosed: 1 Open: 1 Patio: 1 Porch: 1 Screened: 1

Roof

Architectural Shingle: 1

Levels

Two: 1

Road Type/Frontage

Paved: 1 Public (City/Cty/St): 1

Lot Features

Cul-De-Sac: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1 Zoned: 1

Heated SqFt

2000 – 2199: 1

Heating

Heat Pump: 1 Zoned: 1

Heating System Fuel Source

Electric: 1

Water Heater

Electric: 1

Utilities

Water Available: 1

Sewer

Septic Tank: 1

Water Source

Municipal Water: 1

Appliances/Equip

Built-In Microwave: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Gas Oven: 1

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Entrance Foyer: 1 High Ceilings: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Master Downstairs: 1 Pantry: 1 Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1 Walk-in Shower: 1 Walk-In Closet(s): 1 Whole-Home Generator: 1

Security Features

Security Lights: 1

Dining Room Type

Combination: 1

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 2006

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2025-03-22 Sold Price: $499,000 Sold Date: 2025-05-15

Property Features

Attic: Eave Storage Basement: None Construction: Wood Frame Exterior Features: Irrigation System; Outdoor Shower Exterior Finish: Aluminum Siding; Vinyl Siding Fencing: Back Yard; Wood Foundation: Slab Fuel Tank: Fuel Tank Parking Features: Concrete; Garage Faces Front; Lighted; On Site; Paved Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Enclosed; Open; Patio; Porch; Screened Roof: Architectural Shingle Levels: Two Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac Cooling: Central Air; Zoned Heating: Heat Pump; Zoned Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Water Heater: Electric Utilities: Water Available Sewer: Septic Tank Water Source: Municipal Water Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; High Ceilings; Kitchen Island; Master Downstairs; Pantry; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-in Shower; Walk-In Closet(s); Whole-Home Generator Security Features: Security Lights Heated SqFt: 2000 – 2199 Dining Room Type: Combination Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
IDX
Last Updated: May – 17 – 2025
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