306 E Bay St, Southport, NC 28461

For the most discerning of buyers, 306 E. Bay Street is more than a home--it is a front-row seat to the very best of coastal living.nnBegin your mornings on the waterfront porch, coffee in hand, as the Bald Head Island ferry glides quietly down the Cape Fear River beneath a low blanket of silver fog. In the distance, the soft echo of ship horns carries across the water as a container vessel makes its ghostlike approach to port. By evening, golden light melts into the horizon and silhouettes of ibis drift gracefully toward their roost on Battery Island, best enjoyed beside the glow of the gas firepit. Positioned on one of the highest lots in historic downtown, the residence commands sweeping, unobstructed vistas that transform hour by hour -- sunrise to sunset, season to season.nnConceived, engineered, and meticulously constructed over more than three years--with completion in late 2024--this extraordinary residence reflects vision, precision, and uncompromising craftsmanship at every turn. Every structural element, finish selection, and architectural detail was thoughtfully curated and flawlessly implemented, resulting in a home that is as enduring in quality as it is striking in presence. A rare and coveted amenity on the Southport waterfront, the property offers oversized, private, conditioned garages at street level--seamlessly integrated into the architecture--delivering both convenience and distinction seldom found within the historic district. Step through the stately e