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Welcome to Tibby's Branch in Porter's Neck--a serene, sought-after cul-de-sac community where artful design meets everyday comfort. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a warm, elevated lifestyle with stunning interior upgrades and a flourishing, peaceful outdoor setting, while also providing an encapsulated crawl space and attached garage.
Step inside to a well-appointed artists retreat, thoughtfully reimagined with a rare blend of Japanese Zen, Mid-century Modern, and Spanish Revival character--beautifully curated in every detail.
Custom One-of-a-Kind Interior Design Features
Design-forward finishes and craftsmanship
Studio walls with aluminum shadowline baseboards
Trim-free baseboards and window bead detailing
Pickled white oak flooring for a rich, timeless warmth
Elegant floor-to-ceiling book shelving and gallery-style display moments
Ethnik living mirrors that add depth and artistic ambiance
Bathrooms and fireplace statement details
Italian terrazzo featured in all bathrooms and lining the fireplace
New modern toilets for refreshed, effortless daily living
Honed Tahitian Cream Quartz countertops in bathrooms and kitchen spaces
Guest bath spa experience, featuring changing lighting and Bluetooth audio, for an elevated, resort-like unwind at home
Guest bath tub, a true solid stone tub installed with extreme care, no synthetics, made for health-conscious households and lasting beauty
Cabinetry, doors, and hardware--modern meets art
Modern, sleek, no-handle cabinetry
Specialty Fenix cabinets for a refined, contemporary look
Primary kitchen cabinets designed for functionality and style
Hardwood and primed slab doors, including solid white oak doors
White oak custom shelving integrated into open, modern floor-to-ceiling cabinetry cutouts
Custom Spanish Baroque cedar doors with gold antique dummy knobs
Mor(r)elli gold door knobs for standout finishing touches
Hand-crafted primitive hooks with artisan character
Kitchen appliances and upgrades
All-new Café appliances
Primary kitchen upgrades and specialty cabinetry
Lighting and comfort
Modern silent-fix fans throughout
Dimmer lighting throughout the home for mood and flexibility
A 1970s California Midcentury chandelier
Brutalist, sculptural, Australian pendant lighting fixtures- bold, artistic, and unforgettable
Plumbing, electrical, and water systems
New electrical
New plumbing with modern, nontoxic piping
Reverse osmosis and alkaline drinking system
Reverse osmosis and water purifying system throughout the house
Outdoor Living & Yard Features
A flourishing, inviting landscape
Yard bursting with azaleas in bloom
Detached storage shed for added convenience
Large fenced yard designed for privacy and gatherings
A gentle small creek adds natural serenity to the setting
Outdoor shower -- perfect for rinsing off after the beach, garden days, or pool evenings
A home that feels both private and connected to nature--especially from the cul-de-sac setting
This is more than a renovation--it's a curated home with design soul, premium upgrades, and an unforgettable atmosphere. If you've been waiting for an exceptional property in Porter's Neck, this is your moment.
Schedule your showing today and experience this artists retreat in person--where craftsmanship, color, texture, and light come together beautifully.
Amenities
- Built-In Microwave
- Electric Range
Additional Features
- County: New Hanover
- Days on Market: 0
- Exterior: Irrigation System
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Features: None
- Tax Number: R03705-004-002-000
- Water/Sewer: Sewer Connected, Water Connected, High Speed Internet
- Year Built: 1991
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Amount: $1,976.91
- Unit Type: 3 Bedroom
Financial
- Short Sale: Standard
Interior Features
- Cool System: Heat Pump
- Floors: Hardwood
- Heat System: Heat Pump, Electric
- Interior: Walk-in Closet(s), Bookcases, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Eat-in Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Room Type: Living Room, Dining Area, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Laundry
- Total Rooms: 7
- Levels: One
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Full Baths: 2
- 1/2 Baths: 0
- Furnished: Unfurnished
- Laundry: Laundry Room
- Water Heater: Electric
- Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
- Basement Description: Crawl Space
Exterior Features
- Exterior: Irrigation System
- Fuel Tanks: None
- Parking: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Garage
- Pool: None
- Roof: Shingle
- Siding: Vinyl Siding
- Is New Construction: No
- Construction: Vinyl Siding,Wood Frame
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Water Source: County Water
- Septic or Sewer: County Sewer,Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
- Water Provider: Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
- Utilities: Sewer Connected,Water Connected,High Speed Internet
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Spaces: 1
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Exterior: Vinyl Siding
- Patio/Deck Description: Deck,Front Porch
- Is Horse Property: No
- Zoning: R-15
- Building Total Area (Sq.Ft): 2400
- Road Description: City Street,State Road
- Road Improvements: See Remarks
- View Description: None
Location
- Directions: Take Market Street (US-17) north toward Hampstead. Turn right onto Porters Neck Road. Continue on Porters Neck Road for approximately ½ mile. Turn left onto Vowell Road. Continue on Vowell Road and turn left onto Tibbys Drive. 604 Tibbys Drive will be on the right, near the corner of Vowell Road and Tibbys Drive.
- Street Number: 604
- County: New Hanover
- Latitude: 34.295301
- Longitude: -77.780786
- Marketing City: Wilmington
Listed by: Beatty Pittman Real Estate Team LLC from Intracoastal Realty Corporation.