Southern-style cape in North Wilmington niche! Fabulous 2,800 sq. ft. 3 BRs/3 Bath custom cape was recreated after featured masterpiece in Southern Living Magazine! Innovative floor plan, fine appointments and amazing outside setting! Nothing like it! Fiberglass insulated exterior doors, 6 panes-over-one windows with plantation shutters, 9 ft. ceilings, hardwoods, 5" baseboards, wide molding, 35" bath vanities and more. Appreciate custom exterior lighting incl. lights around circular driveway, and settle back in rocker on 10 x 70 wrap-around front porch with 2 ceiling fans. Spectacular first impression! Large, extra-wide foyer touts 18 ft. ceilings, sconce lighting, and myriad of transom, oval, picture and porthole windows which cast light on polished hardwoods. DR has huge window along with French doors with transom that grant access to porch. Hallway off foyer features dual closets, access to 1,900 sq. ft. unfinished, walk-out LL with 9 ft. ceilings, and PR. Alcove before MBR offers grand entrance. Huge MBR has tan carpeting and door with transom leading out to back deck. Refinished master bath (2015) has DD, travertine tile floor, travertine tile wall, dual-sink vanity, Roman tub, all-tile shower and brushed nickel hardware down to hinges. Enjoy walk-in closet with window and built-ins. FR continues with 18 ft. ceilings plus custom Zeneca stone wood-burning FP, and side and transom windows along with doors that offer access to deck. Kitchen is stunning with 42" maple cabinets, custom Corian countertops, Jenn-Air 4-burner with grille, restaurant-style range/hood, warming drawer, GE Profile refrigerator, microwave/confection oven and frosted-glass door to pantry with window. Bump-out morning room soaks up sun with triple and side window. Mud room with ceramic tile floor and bead board grant access to deck and 30 x 20-3-car garage with upper level workshop. Home's 2nd level showcases loft overlooking FR! 2 secondary BRs with storage galore! 1st BR has 4 closets while 2nd BR has closets within closets totaling 5! Renovated baths are stunning. 1 bath features ceramic tile, white vanity, shower and gray/black color theme, while other bath has gorgeous red Mahogany flooring, white vanity and light blue color. Outdoor paradise! Stone paver terrace with built-in lighting, stone wall with anchor pillars, and fire pit. Custom-designed 10 x 12 shed matches house. Meandering stream runs behind .85 acre of property. Southern charm with only finest amenities!