River Dunes

Located in one of the top places to live in North Carolina, River Dunes is a boater's dream come true with its 28-acre protected deepwater harbor and adorable Cape Cod-style cottage homes off the Pamlico Sound. Buyers searching for North Carolina coastal communities will soon discover this debt-free gated communities to be one of the friendliest on the Inner Banks.

At Grace Harbor Marina, property owners have access to fuel, boat slips and daily marina conveniences. The marina is home to luxury yachts, tall sailboats and trawlers, and 124 of the 400 boat slips planned feature state-of-the-art floating docks for boats from 35 to 150 feet long. Boat slips are available for daily, monthly or annual rentals. River Dunes won the award 2008 Sustainable Community of the Year for going green though its zoning, planning and development process, and recognition as a Clean Marina.

RIVER DUNES AMENITIES

• 11,500 Square Foot Clubhouse overlooking the marina with dining
• Grace Harbor Provision Company, a store offering gourmet grocery items, locally made specialties and outdoor apparel
• Harborside Performing Arts Pavilion and Amphitheatre
• Grace Harbor Marina and Private 1,100 Foot Boating Access Channel
• 124 Deepwater Boat Slips with utilities
• Outdoor Swimming Pool overlooking the marina
• Fireside Hot Tubs and Cozy Cabanas
• 4,000 square foot New Fitness Center with Cardio Theater, Strength Training Equipment, Studio Floor, Steam Rooms, Suanas, Showers
• Two Lighted Har-Tru Tennis Courts
• The Lake House for social events
• 238 Acre Nature Preserve
• Guest Cottages and Guest Suites
• Harborside Chapel

River Dunes in Oriental North Carolina began development in 2006. Approximately 50 homes have been built to date of the 650 planned. The attractive Pamlico Sound real estate development sprawls over 1,345 acres and the developer has preserved 328 acres as a conservation easement with beautiful hiking trails that meander through the middle of the preserve. Fourteen miles of shoreline provide every neighborhood waterway access to the Pamlico Sound for boating in NC. The Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) meets the Pamlico Sound and Neuse River, just beyond River Dunes 1,100 foot channel. Pamlico Sound is the largest protected inland waterway between Florida and the Chesapeake Bay. The charming coastal town of Oriental North Carolina is where you'll find River Dunes where sailboats outnumber residents three to one. It's hard to find a more attractive North Carolina coastal community.

The Harbor Club at River Dunes is the community's 11,500 square foot clubhouse overlooking the harbor and the outdoor swimming pool/hot tub amenities. The Harbor Club provides fine dining and casual dining to members on the weekends. Residents have access to private cabanas, fireside hot tubs, mineral pool, steam showers, a fitness center and a pool bar at The Harbor Club. Guest cottage homes are available for overnight stays. The Lake House is located near the entrance of River Dunes. The screened Lake House borders a stocked pond and is another cozy meeting place for intimate picnics and private social events. The new Commercial Building has a retail shop with gifts, home furnishings and accessories, and design services; a cafe' with indoor and outdoor dining spaces; four guest suites with conference space; and an approximately 4,000 square foot fitness facility with workout and spa with services that include massages, manicures, pedicures and facial treatments.

Many of Pamlico Sound real estate developments are decorated with nautical colors. River Dunes is one too, flags waving in the breeze on sailboats mast's, in bright red, navy blue and white. Their spacious Inner Banks marina frames out waterside village and Riverside Chapel in the Village Square is reminiscent of an authentic seaside New England chapel. Bicycles line the white picket fences in the community and are the most popular method of transportation around the village. Biking, hiking and paddling trails weave in and around the community. You won't want to leave, after you sense the high quality of life boater's enjoy at one of the top places to live in North Carolina.

Cottage homes at River Dunes have wide white front porches, tall windows and attractive metal roofs featuring coastal designs by Historical Concepts, an award winning Georgia based architectural firm. Residents love to socialize and enjoy 'Docktail Parties' at the marina around the firepit. Waterfront homes provide views of the Intracoastal Waterway, Grace Harbor or private wooded landscapes are available. Homes for sale at River Dunes range from the mid $400K's to well over $1 million. Lots for sale at River Dunes are available in the low $100K's. River Dunes approved builders include Ark Development of NC, Watermark Homes, and M.E. Maher Construction. All are Energy Star green builders. Pamlico Primary School, Anderson Elementary School, Pamlico Middle School, Pamlico High School and Pamlico Christian Academy are the nearest best schools to River Dunes.

If you love boating in NC and are searching for Pamlico Sound real estate in Oriental, take a look at one of the top North Carolina coastal communities.