11 East Beach Drive, Bald Head Island, NC 28461

$15,999,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 9 Baths: 10 Square Footage: 5,629 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 43,386 Status: Pending with Showings

Current Price: $15,999,000 List Date: 9/19/2026 Last Modified: 10/30/2026

Overview

Description

There are homes that occupy remarkable places, and there are homes that seem to belong to them. Set along the dunes of Bald Head Island's East Beach, 11 East Beach Drive is a singular oceanfront estate conceived with a scale, permanence & architectural grace rarely encountered on the island. Designed by Cothran Harris & built by Telesis, the property unfolds across approximately one acre as a private coastal compound, where the Atlantic is both backdrop & constant presence. From arrival, the estate reveals itself gradually. Mature coastal landscaping surrounds a collection of shingled structures connected by porches, decks & outdoor living spaces. Deep rooflines, weathered shingles & thoughtful architectural details give the property a timeless quality, while its arrangement across the site creates something increasingly rare: space, privacy & room to gather. Inside the main residence, craftsmanship takes center stage. A soaring barrel-vaulted great room pairs extensive custom ... (Read more) There are homes that occupy remarkable places, and there are homes that seem to belong to them. Set along the dunes of Bald Head Island's East Beach, 11 East Beach Drive is a singular oceanfront estate conceived with a scale, permanence & architectural grace rarely encountered on the island. Designed by Cothran Harris & built by Telesis, the property unfolds across approximately one acre as a private coastal compound, where the Atlantic is both backdrop & constant presence. From arrival, the estate reveals itself gradually. Mature coastal landscaping surrounds a collection of shingled structures connected by porches, decks & outdoor living spaces. Deep rooflines, weathered shingles & thoughtful architectural details give the property a timeless quality, while its arrangement across the site creates something increasingly rare: space, privacy & room to gather. Inside the main residence, craftsmanship takes center stage. A soaring barrel-vaulted great room pairs extensive custom millwork & dark hardwood floors with walls of windows overlooking the protected dunes & ocean. Above, a graceful curved gallery follows the architecture before culminating in an arched window that frames sea & sky like artwork. The kitchen was created for a home meant to be genuinely enjoyed, w/ generous work surfaces, custom cabinetry, substantial cooking & refrigeration capacity, multiple work zones & distinctive tilework. Nearby dining & gathering spaces maintain an effortless connection to the ocean beyond. Throughout the residence, generous rooms coexist w/ intimate retreats. Bedrooms & living areas are thoughtfully distributed, allowing a house full of family& friends to gather comfortably without surrendering privacy. That philosophy extends beyond the main residence. Separate guest accommodations provide living & sleeping spaces of their own, creating exceptional flexibility for extended family & guests while remaining connected to the larger estate. Rather than feeling like accessory spaces, they contribute to the property's unmistakable sense of being a true private compound. Expansive covered & screened porches extend the architecture toward the landscape. An open-air kitchen & gathering area offers substantial cabinetry, grilling station, custom hood & island seating beneath an exposed-beam ceiling. Elsewhere, broad decking links the estate's structures around a remarkable outdoor living environment anchored by a dramatic stone fireplace & covered dining pavilion. These are not incidental porches added to an oceanfront home; they are integral living spaces designed for the way life is actually enjoyed on Bald Head Island. French doors stand open between indoors & out. Rocking chairs face the dunes. Morning light arrives over the Atlantic. Evenings can move naturally from dinner beneath the pavilion to conversation around the fireplace while the ocean sounds beyond the dune line. Approximately one acre along East Beach affords the rare luxury of room to breathe. Broad protected dunes create a beautiful natural foreground between the residence & Atlantic, while the property's scale allows landscaping, structures & gathering spaces to exist without crowding one another. Despite the estate's considerable size, the result feels remarkably private & intimate. Built in 2009 & held by its original owners, 11 East Beach carries an intentionality that photographs & measurements alone cannot fully communicate. Curves repeat. Sightlines have purpose. Materials transition naturally from one space to another. Architecture, landscape & setting speak the same language. It is a home designed not merely for spectacular weekends, but for generations of them--for children & grandchildren, old friends & new traditions, quiet mornings & crowded tables. 11 East Beach Drive is more than a residence on the ocean. It is a Bald Head Island estate in the fullest sense of the word--and an opportunity unlikely to be repeated.

Listing Details MLS# 100603552

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
Marketing Start Date: 2026-09-14
Listing Price: 15999000
List Price/SqFt: 2383.29
Stipulation of Sale: Standard

Location Information

Street #: 11
Street Name: East Beach
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Brunswick
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28461
City Limits: No
Marketing City: Bald Head Island
Subdivision: BHI Middle Island
Secondary Subdivision: N/A

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property: From Harbour, take NBHW to Federal Road to East Beach Drive.

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No
Lot Acres: Yes
Lot SqFt: 43386
Lot Dimensions: 200 x 218 x 200 x 218
Waterfront: Yes
Waterview: Yes
Location Type: Island

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated (Primary): 5629
SqFt - Heated Separate: 1084
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 6713
# Rooms: 14
# Baths - Full: 9
# Baths - Half: Yes
# Baths - Total: 10
# Bedrooms: 9
Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
Stories Total: 2
Fireplace Y/N: Yes

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 2009

More Information

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2026-10-29

Fuel Tank

Above or Below Ground: Below Ground
Fuel Type: Propane
In Use: Yes
Owned or Leased: Owned

Parking Features

Garage: Yes

Entry Level Information

Entry Level: Yes

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider: Duke Energy
Fuel Vendor Provider: Diversified
Internet Service Provider(s): Spectrum
Sewer Provider: City/Town
Water Provider: City/Town

Separate Living Spcs

Det Garage Apt Desc: 1 BR/1 BA
Guest House Desc: 3BR / 3BA

HOA

Association Fee 1/Year: 2336
Association Name: BHA
Association Phone: 9104574676

Property Features

Frontage Type: Oceanfront Handicap Accessible: Elevator View Type: Ocean Property Condition: Completed Construction: Wood Frame Exterior Features: Exterior Kitchen; Gas Grill; Gas Log; Outdoor Grill; Outdoor Shower Exterior Finish: Wood Siding; Shake Siding Fencing: None Foundation: Pilings Fuel Tank: Fuel Tank Parking Features: Attached; Circular Driveway; Covered; Detached; Golf Cart Garage; Golf Cart Parking; Off Street Patio and Porch Features: Balcony; Covered; Deck; Front Porch; Open; Porch; Rear Porch; Screened; See Remarks Pool Features: None Roof: Architectural Shingle Levels: Two Trash Collection: City Pick-UP Lot Water Features: Ocean Side Cooling: Heat Pump; Other Heating: Heat Pump; Other Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Water Heater: Electric Utilities: Cable High Speed; High Speed Internet; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Sewer: Municipal Sewer Water Source: Municipal Water Fireplace Features: Propane; Ventless; See Remarks Flooring: Hardwood Furnished: Furnished Interior Features: Basement; Blinds/Shades; Bookcases; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Central Vacuum; Elevator; Entrance Foyer; Furnished; High Ceilings; Kitchen Island; Master Downstairs; Pantry; Sound System; Walk-in Shower; Wet Bar; WiFi Thermostat Laundry Features: Laundry Room Heated SqFt: 5500 - 5999 Dining Room Type: Combination Other Structures: Shower; Storage HOA and Neigh Amenities: Maint - Comm Areas Rooms: Bedroom 1; Bedroom 10; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5; Bedroom 6; Bedroom 7; Bedroom 8; Den; Family Room; Kitchen; Laundry Terms: Cash; Conventional

Room Information

Room Name	Remarks
Bedroom 1	Downstairs Main House
Bedroom 2	Upstairs
Bedroom 3	Upstairs
Bedroom 4	Upstairs
Bedroom 5	Upstairs
Kitchen
Family Room
Laundry
Bedroom 6
Bedroom 7
Bedroom 8
Bedroom 10
Den
Laundry

IDX

Listing Office: Munroe Properties

Last Updated: October - 30 - 2026

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