10 West Ridge

An intriguing approach down a tree lined drive escorts you to a tranquil .79-acre estate overlooking 100 ft of waterfront, floating & stationary docks with a boat lift & a jet ski lift, & captivating views of Banks Channel. This stunning Sound Front home is tucked into the meticulously landscaped, quiet maritime forest & located in Surf City on a protected canal with vast, unobstructed views of the marsh, sound & waterway! Your private oasis features 2 deeded beach accesses that lead to the incomparable shoreline of Surf City. This sophisticated home was custom designed from a Caribbean Floor Plan to be in harmony with the site & the timeless oaks that blanket the property. Elegance & decadent craftsmanship start with 2 by 6 structural framing, & travel with you throughout this 4200+ sq ft estate with 5 bedrooms, 4 & 1/2 bathrooms. Abundant outdoor living space with 2500 sq ft of balcony, wrap-around decking, patio space, fully enclosed outdoor shower & gardening counter, leading to a private boardwalk over the saltwater pond to the upland area cabana overlooking the secured, bulkheaded canal frontage. Cabana hosts a 10,000 lb boat lift & a 2500 lb jet ski lift, with seating under the trees & stars, making this a boater's dream. Upon entering the home, the foyer has an Ernest Hemingway inspired flair with porcelain tile floors & rich hued hardwood stairs, & an in-law suite that has a 2nd kitchen with cooktop, full refrigerator, sink, 2 bedrooms (1 with views of the water) a full bathroom, & a door that shuts the entire floor off to the foyer for added privacy.