Dolphin Shores

If you're looking for low maintenance North Carolina coastal communities in southern Brunswick County, here's a new gated condominium community with views of Holden Beach and the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). In one of the rare instances where the ICW runs east and west rather than north and south, this section of the beach communities in North Carolina showcases a south-facing coastline. Across the waterway, Holden Beach occupies the barrier island which is part of a chain that makes up the Brunswick Islands. The beach, which was rated by National Geographic Traveler Magazine as one of the best family beaches in the country. Nine miles of unspoiled shoreline are always glistening to explore. Dolphin Shores has its own beach access. On Holden Beach one can hire a deep-sea fishing charter, rent jet skis, or simply enjoy the splendor of the Atlantic Ocean.

Residents of Dolphin Shores have unlimited access to the beach, fishing, kayaking and other outdoor adventures or to just lounge by the community's swimming pool. More amenities include a community clubhouse, fitness center and fishing dock. One of the newer Wilmington NC communities is a short drive to nearby dining, entertainment venues, museums and local shopping centers in Southport. Completely surrounded by over 30 championship golf courses, Dolphin Shores could be considered in the heart of a golfer's paradise. If that's not enough, there are at least another 80 courses within an hour’s drive in any direction. These are arguably some of the world's most challenging golf courses at the Wilmington NC communities, created by world-famous architects from Arnold Palmer and Greg Norman to Jack Nicklaus and Robert Trent Jones.

DOLPHIN SHORES AMENITIES

• Gated Entrance
• Lowcountry-style Clubhouse on the Intracoastal Waterway
• Olympic-sized Swimming Pool
• Fitness Center
• Beach Access on Holden Beach
• Community Boat Dock on the Intracoastal Waterway
• Boat Storage

The gated community of Dolphin Shores lies about halfway from Bald Head Island to the border between North and South Carolina. The attractions of Myrtle Beach, SC are only about an hour away to the southwest, and Wilmington, NC is less than an hour's drive to the northeast of here. The Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center is a 15-minute drive from here, and New Hanover Regional Medical Center in nearby Wilmington is only 30 minutes away by car. Wilmington, NC has a lovely historic river district and Riverwalk along the Cape Fear River. In the opposite direction, Myrtle Beach has everything from amusement parks and water parks to lots of live family entertainment including concerts, comedy, dance and dinner theater as well as miniature golf, movies, sightseeing and theater shows

The roomy 1,728 square foot low maintenance condominiums have 9' and 10' ceilings with ceiling fans throughout. Top-of-the-line appliances and granite counter tops mean residents will enjoy time spent in the kitchen of their home. Each unit has 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths with hardwood floors and an open living floor plan. The huge master bedrooms have enormous walk-in closets, and there is plenty of space to relax on the 180-square-foot covered porch. Enjoy ceramic tile floors in the bathrooms as well as in the separate laundry room. Residents also have covered parking areas and additional storage space. Condominiums for sale can be found under $200k. Who could ask for more from the Wilmington NC communities?

Supply Elementary, Brunswick County Academy, and Brunswick County Early College High School are the closest best schools to Dolphin Shores.