5533 Ashlyn Drive, Castle Hayne, NC 28429

Welcome to this elegant custom home with a secluded, peaceful homesite on approximately 1.69 acres and a completely turnkey interior. Set at the end of a cul-de-sac in a quiet section of Castle Hayne, the location is a short drive to a variety of restaurants, shops, local beaches and Downtown Wilmington - the home is minutes away but worlds apart. A wrap-around front porch creates a welcoming atmosphere for this home with a unique floor plan offering 1993 heated living space and an additional 765 square feet above the 4 car garage giving any family plenty of growing room. The classy lead glass entry door exudes sophistication, custom millwork and moldings and designer window treatments add to the elegance of this property. Custom built in 2005, the residence features a flowing, open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, hickory wood floors in most of the living areas, an expansive bonus room with a free standing wet bar, a home theater and abundant garage space for six vehicles. There are 6 individual garage bays for vehicles, toys, workshop, home gym, craft space, additional storage - the possibilities are endless. The oversized windows in the great room bring abundant natural light into the space. The French doors open to a covered patio overlooking a completely fenced, private section of the backyard. Separated from the great room by a breakfast bar with counter seating, the kitchen features custom wood cabinetry, ample counter space, pendant lighting and all appliances included. Airy and bright, the kitchen is open to a breakfast nook with a bay window and adjacent to a large formal dining room. Two generous secondary bedrooms, a laundry room and a spacious primary suite complete the floor plan of the main home. Certain to impress, the primary suite includes a large sitting area, a walk-in closet, dual sinks, dual shower heads and custom pebble stone flooring in the walk in- shower. A breezeway connects the main home to the bonus room and theater over the four-car garage consisting of 765 additional living space, which is not listed in the heated total square footage. This space offers a half bath, sink, cabinets and ample living space, the bonus room/theater room could be easily converted into a one-bedroom apartment, teenager or mother-in-law suite. Custom lighting, a large 73" TV and an integrated Bose surround sound system that can be negotiated for purchase could make the theater move-in ready for the new owner. The home shows meticulous attention to detail throughout. Other features include an oversized two car garage with walk upstairs to a floored attic space, a whole house generator, dehumidifier, water softener by Culligan, ADT security system, dual zone HVAC systems, hurricane shutters and/or Lexan on all windows and doors, the roof was replaced in 2022, a 500 gallon propane tank (leased), 50 amp plug for RV, operable Bahama shutters, epoxy floors in all garages, fire pit area, and a reverse osmosis water filtrations system. With ample garage space for a prized collection of vehicles and/or a yoga studio/fitness center/game room, a refined interior with space for multiple generations and a convenient yet quiet location, this is the ultimate legacy property. Schedule your private showing today.