The boating lifestyle can be yours with this 3 BR, 3 Bath home and a 30 Ft deep-water boat slip on the Intracoastal Waterway. Just a short jaunt by boat are the white sandy shores of Masonboro Island and inlet access to the Atlantic Ocean. The desirable community of Old Chimney has an old-world charm as soon as you enter the heavily treed neighborhood providing a canopy over the private road winding towards the Intracoastal Waterway. Quietly situated away from any major roads, in a tranquil setting, is this all-brick, quality built home with a circular driveway and 3-car garage. The main living areas inside this mostly one-level home all have hardwood floors and include a formal living room, a formal dining room, and a large family room with a gas-log fireplace. Chefs will delight in the gourmet granite kitchen that boasts a large center island, 6-burner gas stove, electric double-ovens, abundant cabinets, stainless steel appliances and a large walk-in storage/pantry room. A luxurious master suite features hardwood floors, his/her closets and the spa-like bathroom has double vanities and a beautifully tiled walk-in shower that includes a rain shower head and body spray shower faucets. Completing the first floor is a breakfast room, a large home office/den/study with French doors, an elegant foyer and laundry room. On the second floor is an expansive bonus room offering flexible space as a recreation room, playroom or den. Enjoy the outdoors from the large screened porch offering plenty of room for seating and dining, overlooking the rear patio and fenced rear yard. Enjoy low electricity bills with 30 recently installed solar panels. Other features include 5 new HVAC systems, a battery back up for the solar power, 9 ft ceilings on the first floor and abundant moldings and millwork. Additional amenities of Old Chimney include a community marina with assigned boat slips, pool, tennis court and picnic area. Live abundantly in this low-maintenance home with low HOA dues, low county taxes, low electricity bills and no monthly water or sewer bills. Positively the best value in Old Chimney!