23 Cape Fear Trl, Bald Head Island, NC 28461

This Jay DeChesere–designed residence on West Beach is a rare synthesis of strong coastal architecture and immediate beachfront enjoyment. Sitting on a generous .9-acre homesite and offered furnished, the house is positioned to take advantage of sweeping Atlantic Ocean and Cape Fear River vistas from multiple living areas and expansive decks. The entry sequence draws you into an open living room with soaring ceilings and exposed structural trusses; large windows and glass doors provide framed coastal views while the floorplan stays comfortably livable for everyday family life.

The kitchen is built for both serious cooking and effortless entertaining — Sub-Zero refrigeration, Viking range and appliances, bamboo cabinetry, and a generous island create an efficient, convivial heart to the home. A temperature-controlled wine room and secondary refrigerator ensure supplies for large gatherings. The property features two distinct primary suites, each with private access to porches or decks and generous closets and baths, providing privacy and flexible multigenerational options. Additional guest bedrooms with en-suite baths are arranged to offer comfort and separation for visitors.

Thoughtful upgrades enhance the property’s long-term performance: premium Andersen windows, motorized roll-down aluminum storm shutters with manual backup, triple-lock doors, two new HVAC units, new washer/dryer, upgraded storage with lighting, and fresh interior and exterior paint. Outdoor living is exceptional — first- and second-floor decks, a screened beach-facing porch, an outdoor rain shower, and a private boardwalk leading directly to miles of West Beach. The home also includes a home gym and a temperature-controlled wine room for lifestyle convenience.

Offered turnkey and ready for immediate enjoyment, the property conveys select furnishings and two golf carts to simplify island life. Located minutes from the Bald Head Island Club, marina, restaurants, market, and ferry landing, this home balances privacy and proximity. Homes of this architectural pedigree, with dual ocean/river exposure on a parcel of this size, rarely come to market on Bald Head Island.

West Beach on Bald Head Island is one of the island's most coveted coastal settings — a quiet, protected stretch of shoreline with larger lots, dune buffers and sweeping views of both the Atlantic and the Cape Fear River. The neighborhood emphasizes low-density development, preserved maritime forest, and direct pedestrian access to miles of sandy shore. Community life centers on outdoor recreation, the Bald Head Island Club, and a small village core with dining and market amenities; automobile traffic is minimal and golf carts are the preferred mode of transport.