3626 Rivergate Way NE

Set directly on the water in The Bluffs on the Cape Fear, a premier river access community in Leland, North Carolina, 3626 Rivergate Way pairs custom finishes and thoughtful updates throughout with a floor plan sized just right for easy, comfortable living. This 2,446 square foot home offers four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a main floor primary suite, with pond views right from the living room. The main floor primary suite has been completely remodeled and functions as a true retreat. It features a freestanding soaking tub, a shower finished floor to ceiling in tile, and a layout that connects directly to the laundry room, removing one of the most common daily inconveniences in a two story home. A second bedroom on the main level adds valuable flexibility, whether for guests, a home office, or long term aging in place planning. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms give family and visitors their own private space without disrupting the single level rhythm of everyday living downstairs. Just a short walk or golf cart ride away, residents can enjoy the neighborhood's new restaurant and bar, along with the community pool, all without ever needing to get in the car. From the moment you enter, the open concept living area sets the tone. A fireplace with a built in hearth and cabinets anchors the room, framed beneath a comfort ceiling that adds architectural character without formality. The living room's pond view is the home's quiet showstopper, the kind that turns a quick coffee break into forty minutes you didn't plan on losing. Outdoor living is where this home truly earns its place in The Bluffs. The screened porch, finished with brick stamped flooring, is built for slow mornings, quiet evenings, and the kind of dinners that run two hours longer than planned. The adjoining back porch comes equipped with a natural gas grill and outdoor speakers wired into the main level surround sound system, ready for effortless entertaining any time of year. The lot backs up to nature, delivering a level of privacy that is genuinely difficult to find this close to community amenities. This home was also built with coastal living in mind. It sits on a raised slab foundation, and a whole home generator, serviced bi-annually, means storm season is an inconvenience rather than an emergency. Recent capital updates take the guesswork out of buying: a 2026 water heater and cabinets freshly painted in 2025 mean the major to-do items are already checked off. Additional details throughout the home include a walk-in attic for extra storage, wood shelving in the closets, epoxy coated garage floors with wall cabinets for organization, updated light fixtures, and stylish peel and stick wallpaper at the entry. A golf cart is available for separate purchase, perfect for quick trips to the pool or dinner without ever pulling the car out of the garage. The Bluffs on the Cape Fear offers more than a home, it offers access to the water in every direction. The community features a boat ramp, day dock, and kayak launch for direct Cape Fear River access, along with a private beach club on Oak Island for residents. Combined with resort style community amenities and a genuine sense of neighborhood connection, this location is just minutes from historic downtown Wilmington, area beaches, shopping, and everyday conveniences in Leland. Whether you are downsizing without compromise, relocating to the North Carolina coast for a slower pace of life, or simply ready for a home where the major updates are already complete, 3626 Rivergate Way offers custom finishes, water frontage, and a size that fits easy, low-maintenance living in one of Leland's most sought after river access communities. Schedule your private showing today! Homes offering this combination of pond views, custom finishes, and river access amenities in The Bluffs on the Cape Fear do not last long on the market.