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Figure Eight
Island, just north of Wrightsville Beach, is a private, very exclusive,
oceanfront resort community. This island is, in the most extreme sense,
a highly restricted residential island of 406 expensive homes.
It's a favorite hideaway for stars and political bigwigs who want
privacy when they're visiting the area. The development includes a yacht
club, a marina, tennis courts and a boat ramp. The island is connected
to the mainland by a causeway bridge, and a guard will let you onto the
island only if you've called ahead to someone on the island and are on the list at the
gate... or if your WilmingtonForSale Buyer Agent is escorting you
across.
Before the
turn of the century, the only residents of Figure Eight Island were wild
ponies who freely galloped the dunes. Today, this unique destination is
home to a select few who appreciate the rare advantages of this
completely "non-commercialized" island retreat. The real
beauty of this tranquil island lies in what you will not find...like
hotels, shopping centers, and traffic. With only 441 homes (and no
condos), this five-mile, 1,300-acre island offers the best of both
worlds...a serene private oceanfront community just minutes from all the
exceptional amenities of Wilmington.
The celebrity
orientation of the island does not prevent others from renting homes and
enjoying a private vacation. In fact, the island is very hospitable to
vacationers and welcomes guests to its uncrowded shores.
Cross
the private bridge to Figure Eight Island and you'll find a peaceful,
seaside haven with sparkling blue waters and miles of sandy white beach.
Nature lovers will delight in the endless occasions for bird watching,
shell seeking and quiet strolls along the shore. And sports enthusiasts
will discover ideal conditions for everything from kayaking and
windsurfing to biking and tennis.
Figure Eight Island is a refuge untouched by modern
commercialization. Just north of Wrightsville Beach, it is a barrier
island haven of private homes that was developed in the 1960s by local
families. A guard and a swing drawbridge limit access to Figure Eight
Island to assure a private and peaceful vacation. The Figure Eight
Island Yacht Club provides safe harbor for resident members only, a
pool, and superior dining. Visitors have access to the beaches, boat
ramps, and tennis courts.
The climate of the Cape Fear Coast and the proximity of the towns,
the forests, the coast, and the Intracoastal Waterway make the area a
favored place for golf, fishing, kayaking, and other outdoor activities.
Tidal flats at the ends of the island attract houseboat sun and fun
parties. Boaters anchor in large numbers and enjoy the relaxing ebb and
flow of the tide and the shimmer of unspoiled beach.
It’s no wonder that many families return, drawn back year after
year, to miles of pristine beaches, to the narrow island formed
continuously by wind, tide, current, and waves of Figure Eight Island.
Let us help you find that dream home, beach house, condo, or
investment real estate property in FIgure Eight Island. Click on the
resort button below to begin your search, or contact
us with any questions you might have about the area.
Right Now, it is a Buyer's Market ... for
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