6612 Spring Garden Drive

Southern elegance and charm await the new owner of this incredible home located in Corbett Place at Airlie with private deeded boat slips. Nestled among the historical live oaks, this gem offers sprawling porches that flank the home. The rear porches face the southwest for evenings enjoying sunsets on Bradley Creek. Step back in time along the banks of the creek and imagine a time in Airlie Gardens when things were much slower paced. This property was once part of the magical gardens that now draw people from all over the world. Gifted to family members to continue personal ownership, this small community creates the feel of richly appointed gardens and coastal life uniquely combined, only here in the port city of Wilmington. Walk up the stairs on the front porch and enter into the light filled foyer with Italian marble under foot and open staircase. Expansive views of the live oaks and the waterway meet your eyes immediately as you walk into the home. French doors across the rear create views from every angle of the yard and waterway. This home offers an open concept with high ceilings and arches that lift your eyes to the light entering through the windows at the second floor. The kitchen offers spaciousness to host a few friends or a huge family gathering with elongated bar wrapping around the kitchen and a place for beverage service. Breakfast nook can handle a fully sized dining table for more intimate dining. A formal dining room is located just to the right of the entrance for more sophisticated entertaining. The master suite is on the first level, with doors that open to the large porch. Ample room in the master bath with a large tiled shower and double vanities. Enjoy your time in the WC with views to the creek as well. Master closet opens to the hall to allow ease with laundry room access. Upstairs two large bedrooms with en-suites will ensure your guests have their privacy and the attached private balconies will offer your guestheir own taste of Airlie and the luxurious feel of living among the live oaks. Private laundry area is a nice touch upstairs, with a small office area and reading nook. Not to be missed for the car enthusiast, the garage tucked away below the home can house up to 8 cars, with an enclosed space below for storage, tool room or quickly converted into additional living space for quiet getaways to spend time with the prized automobiles. The home sits on just under an acre of property giving the owner a sense of privacy and exclusivity with deeded water access. Corbett Place at Airlie also conveys deeded ownership of a private boat dock (12 x 25 feet) with deep water access.