710 Shoals Watch Way, Bald Head Island, NC 28461 (MLS# 100237944)

710 Shoals Watch Way, Bald Head Island, NC 28461

$6,750,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 5,001 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 111,514 Status: Closed

Current Price: $6,750,000 List Date: 11/03/2022 Last Modified: 1/12/2026

Overview

Description

Magnificent 5 BR/5.5BA Castello Della Balena (Castle of the Whale) sits across the natural contours of 2.56 acres of Bald Head's dune ridge overlooking the Atlantic's Cape of Fear and providing 270 degree ocean views that include East Beach, South Beach and the Frying Pan Shoals. Designed by award-winning architect Chuck Dietsche, almost every detail of this one-of-a-kind home is custom designed and crafted. The reverse floor-plan offers three luxurious ocean suites-the Baleen, the Jonah and the Tail-on the first level. Up the stairs or elevator, the open main level-punctuated by floor-to-ceiling rafters reminiscent of a whale's ribcage-begins with the window-embraced living area and is anchored by a massive fireplace. The warm hardwood floors and ship-lapped walls keep this spacious spot warm and inviting. Beyond, the dining space centers on a table that seats twelve and is flanked by artisan buffets depicting the sun and the moon. Nearby, the breakfast bar seats six more and abuts th ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 100237944

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
Delayed Marketing?: No
Marketing Start Date: 2020-09-22
Auction: No
Listing Price: 6100000
List Price/SqFt: 1219.76
Stipulation of Sale: Standard

Location Information

Street #: 710
Street Name: Shoals Watch
Street Suffix: Way
County: Brunswick
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28461
City Limits: Yes
Marketing City: Bald Head Island
Subdivision: BHI (Bald Head Island)
Secondary Subdivision: N/A

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property: From Harbour Village, NBHW to Federal Road , turn right at Shoals Club, onto Shoals Watch Way, home on left.
Sign on Property: Yes

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No
Lot Acres: 2.56
Lot SqFt: 111514
Lot Dimensions: 220X511X214X539
Waterfront: Yes
Waterview: Yes
Location Type: Island

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated (Primary): 5001
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 5001
# Rooms: 8
# Baths - Full: 5
# Baths - Half: Yes
# Baths - Total: 6
# Bedrooms: 5
Master Bedroom Level: N/A
Stories: 2
Fireplace Y/N: Yes

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 2005

More Information

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2023-07-26
Sold Date: 2023-08-31

HOA

Association Fee 1/Year: 570
HOA 1 Mgmt. Company: BHI Association
HOA 1 Mgmt. Phone: 9104574676

Property Features

Frontage Type: Oceanfront View Type: Ocean; Water Construction: Wood Frame Exterior Features: Gas Grill; Outdoor Shower Exterior Finish: Wood Siding Fencing: None Foundation: Pilings Green Bldg Features: None Parking Features: Off Street Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Porch Roof: Shake Levels: Two Lot Water Features: None Cooling: Central Air Heating: Heat Pump Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Water Heater: Electric Utilities: Water Available Sewer: Community Sewer Water Source: Community Water Flooring: Tile; Wood Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Elevator; Furnished; Wet Bar Heated SqFt: 5000 - 5499 Dining Room Type: Formal; Kitchen HOA and Neigh Amenities: Golf Course; Management; Marina; Playground; Restaurant; Tennis Court(s) Rooms: Dining Room; Other Terms: Cash; Conventional

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Remarks
Dining Room	0.00	0.00	KITC,FORM
Other			Breakfast -

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Listing Office: Wendy Wilmot Properties

Last Updated: January - 12 - 2026

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