Active · Sunset Beach

8839 Carenden Court

Sunset Beach, NC 28468

$924,900

$288 per sq ft
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Square feet
3,206
Year built
2003

Listing provided courtesy of Keller Williams Innovate-OIB Mainland MLS# 100572483

A closer look

About this property

Set within the gates of Thistle Downs, this beautifully updated home offers more than 3,200 square feet in a setting that feels worlds away from the ordinary. Inspired by Old World Scottish architecture and surrounded by ponds, green space, mature landscaping, and golf course views, Thistle Downs has a character all its own. Here, the pace feels quieter, the landscape more established, and the setting remarkably peaceful, all while remaining close to the beach.

The home itself reflects that same sense of thoughtful character. Distinct living and dining spaces create a natural sense of separation and flow, while carefully selected updates bring warmth and refinement throughout. The remodeled kitchen features leathered marble countertops, while custom built-ins and a gas fireplace add warmth and character to the main living areas.

The primary suite is designed as a comfortable retreat, with a soaking tub, walk-in shower, and dual closets featuring custom-designed shelving created specifically for each space by the owner. An enclosed rear porch with EZ Breeze windows extends the living experience throughout the seasons and offers a beautiful vantage point overlooking the backyard.

Outside is where this property truly comes to life. The backyard overlooks a pond with a fountain, mature landscaping, and views toward the golf course and surrounding green space. Ducks return each year to nest beneath the hammock, birds move through the trees, and the sound of the fountain carries gently across the yard. Professionally designed landscaping by H. Burkert & Company gives the outdoor spaces an established, intentional feel that blends naturally with the character of Thistle Downs.

Additional features include a newer water heater, irrigation system, WellSpring whole-home water filtration system, epoxy garage flooring with built-in shelving, and a home warranty offered by the seller.

There is a particular feeling that comes with living in Thistle Downs. It is the beauty of the architecture, the quiet of the water, the mature landscape, and the feeling of being tucked away in a private sanctuary while the coast remains just minutes away. This is a home and setting best understood not simply by seeing it, but by experiencing what it feels like to live here.

Interior features

SqFt
3,206
Bedrooms
3
Full bathrooms
3
Half bathrooms
1
Interior
Master Downstairs, Walk-in Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Tray Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Mud Room, Whole-Home Generator, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-in Shower, Blinds/Shades, Gas Log, Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances
Electric Oven, Electric Cooktop, Built-In Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Generator
Flooring
Carpet, Tile, Wood
Heating
Propane, Heat Pump, Fireplace(s), Electric
Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
Fireplaces
1
Levels
Two
Laundry features
Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room, Utility Sink
Accessibility features
None

Exterior & grounds

Lot size (acres)
0.3
Lot features
Cul-De-Sac, On Golf Course, Level, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot
Lot dimensions
77' x 169' x 77' x 178'
Foundation
Crawl Space
Views
Golf Course, Pond, Water
Exterior
Irrigation System
Construction
Block, Stone, Wood Siding, Fiber Cement, Wood Frame
Roof
Architectural Shingle
Parking
Garage Faces Side, Attached, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage
Garage spaces
2
Patio & porch
Covered, Enclosed, Patio, Porch, Screened, Front Porch, Rear Porch
Fencing
None
Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront features
None

Community & association

Community
Thistle Downs
Homeowners association
Yes
Association fee
$3,500.00
Fee frequency
Annually
Amenities
Clubhouse, Community Pool, Fitness Center, Gated, Golf Course, Maintenance Common Areas, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Roads, Management, Master Insure, Restaurant, Security, Spa/Hot Tub, Street Lights, Taxes, Trash

Utilities

Utilities
Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water source
Public

Schools

Elementary school
Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary
Middle school
Shallotte Middle
High school
West Brunswick

School assignments should be independently verified with the school district.

Property information

Property type
Residential
Property subtype
Single Family Residence
Year built
2003
New construction
No
MLS#
100572483
County
Brunswick
Zoning
R8

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8839 Carenden Court, Sunset Beach, NC 28468 · MLS# 100572483

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