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

