128 Northern Boulevard, Wilmington, NC 28401

Description

A home that continues to make history in Sunset Park is ready for a new family. Built in 1940 with the upgrades and updates that are needed for the 21st century, this home sits on a double and corner lot. A charming, mature, perennial landscape and large water feature welcomes you to this home in historic Wilmington. This one has kept the character of the Cottage period. All exterior brick work (house and fireplace chimney) has been recently tuck pointed and sealed. A new custom arched front door was installed in 2022. It has double pane insulated windows throughout, many are new. A newer vented roof in the large rear sun room while the rest of the roof has also been updated. It boasts a newer and extra large Trex deck and a recent 10 ft privacy fence on the side. The entire HVAC has been upgraded from the original design with 2 zone heat pumps and insulated ductwork throughout. The main living area is serviced by a newer heat pump system using the very rare basement feature and the extremely dry crawl space. This home has a deep well for the irrigation system and so much more. This historic home was prominently featured in the cult classic 1986 film Blue Velvet as well as in the 2021 Hallmark movie One Summer and it was a showcased favorite in the 2023 Azalea Festival. This spacious, two story 4 BR, 3B home is conveniently located to Greenfield Lake, Wilmington's Legion Sports Complex with its pool, tennis/pickleball, baseball fields and all that the Wilmington downtown and surrounding offers. If you don't know the Sunset Park community, you are about to discover the hospitality and sense of community that exists, a gem that is hard to leave behind. Your yard is full of blooming trees, flowers and perennials; a front porch to greet your friendly neighbors as they go by and an expansive deck to entertain with privacy. The doors to the past and present are open, come visit, go through the foyer that welcomes you into the large LR with a fireplace with original federal style mantel flanked by built-in bookcases. Dining room, updated eat in kitchen and large sun room presenting with endless possibilities are all on this floor. Upstairs is a large en-suite MBR, two additional BRs and a family bathroom with huge whirlpool tub. And if a ground floor BR is needed, or a guest suite with full bathroom, this home will please you too. Plenty of storage, detached two car garage with large walk-in attic space and watched over by a spot light/security camera mounted on the house, a full size attic in main house and a carport for the gardener aficionado or for additional parking. Coming from the beach, a custom large outdoor rain shower will make you smile behind the live greenery.