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 the gourmet kitchen's island. Boasting room for several chefs, this area is surrounded by ocean-view windows and is equipped with professional-grade stainless appliances, plenty of prep counters and crafted cabinetry. If dining al fresco suits you, step outside onto the generous oceanfront screen dining porch and enjoy. This level also houses an entertainment room and, behind a secret door, the Grand Master suite-an indulgent retreat with magical views, a cozy sitting room, a spa-like bath, a huge walk-in closet and a private ocean screened porch. The home's crofter, above the garage, provides an additional very private bedroom suite or office/studio. Outside, multiple covered porches, sundecks, screened porches, and the widow's walk dazzle with breathtaking sea panoramas, cooling breezes and restful ocean song. Plus, direct beach access is available via your own private boardwalk. Please see agents remarks.
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
Building/Ext Features
- ud_i_08
- 1
Legal & Taxes
- Tax Assessed Value
- 7617730
- Total City Real Estate Property Tax
- 0
- Deed Book
- 3314
- Deed Page
- 652
- Legal
- L-3222 3224 2.56 AC SF-16 CFS PL 27/473
- Broker Owner
- No
- PID
- 26600010
- Tax Identifier
- 26600010
- Plat Book
- 27
- Plat Page
- 473
- Lot #
- 3222 & 3224
- Special Assessments
- $80 Wildlife Overlook for 3 yr
- Tax Year
- 2019
- Zoning
- Residential
- HOA
- Yes
- Cobra Zone
- No
- School District
- Brunswick
Garage & Parking
- Attached Garage Spaces
- 2
- Detached Garage Spaces
- 0
- Total # Garage Spaces
- 2
- Total Carport Spaces
- 0
Parking Features
- Off Street
- Yes
HOA and Neigh Amenities
- Golf Course
- Yes
- Management
- Yes
- Marina
- Yes
- Playground
- Yes
- Restaurant
- Yes
- Tennis Court(s)
- Yes
Frontage Type
- Oceanfront
- Yes
View Type
- Ocean
- Yes
- Water
- Yes
Construction
- Wood Frame
- Yes
Lot Water Features
- None
- Yes
Exterior Features
- Gas Grill
- Yes
- Outdoor Shower
- Yes
Exterior Finish
- Wood Siding
- Yes
Terms
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
Fencing
- None
- Yes
Foundation
- Pilings
- Yes
Flooring
- Tile
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
Green Bldg Features
- None
- Yes
Patio and Porch Features
- Deck
- Yes
- Porch
- Yes
Roof
- Shake
- Yes
Levels
- Two
- Yes
Road Type/Frontage
- Paved
- Yes
Cooling
- Central Air
- Yes
Heated SqFt
- 5000 - 5499
- Yes
Heating
- Heat Pump
- Yes
Heating System Fuel Source
- Electric
- Yes
Water Heater
- Electric
- Yes
Utilities
- Water Available
- Yes
Sewer
- Community Sewer
- Yes
Water Source
- Community Water
- Yes
Appliances/Equip
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Dryer
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- Yes
- Washer
- Yes
- See Remarks
- Yes
Interior Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Yes
- Elevator
- Yes
- Furnished
- Yes
- Wet Bar
- Yes
Dining Room Type
- Formal
- Yes
- Kitchen
- Yes
Rooms
- Dining Room
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
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
Dining Room
Length: 0.00
Width: 0.00
Remarks: KITC,FORM
Other
Remarks: Breakfast -
Listing Office:
Wendy Wilmot Properties
IDX
Last Updated: January - 12 - 2026
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