Airlie Real Estate

Airlie Real Estate

Airlie Area Real Estate - Location

The Airlie area of Wilmington is located only about 7 miles east of the heart of Wilmington NC. This gorgeous area shows the real beauty of this coastal NC region.  Airlie is located less than .5 miles from US 76 which will take the resident right to the coast and to the center of Wilmington as well. Airlie area is 3.2 miles from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Only 5 miles west of Airlie is the Independence Mall.

Airlie Area Real Estate – Area History

The history of Airlie is of course, tied strongly to Wilmington due to its proximity to the city. The most notable historic attraction in the Airlie area is the beautiful Airlie Gardens. These gardens were begun in 1901 and are part of a 640 acre land grant that was given to the Ogden brothers in 1735 and changed hands several times in the years following.  In 1901 Sarah Jones began the gardens and in 1906 commissioned a famous German landscape architect to transform them into a work of art. Much has changed in the Arlie Gardens area since those early days, due to natural disasters such as hurricanes. However in 1948 the Corbetts purchased the Arlie Gardens land from the Jones family, and the Corbetts would open the gardens several seasons a year to the public. This set the stage for the current public attraction that is Airlie Gardens as we know it today. The Jones family sold the Airlie Gardens land to New Hanover County in 1999 and this area is currently undergoing restoration. It is one of the last remaining bastions of undeveloped landscape along Bradley Creek.

Airlie Area Real Estate – Living Today

What would an area so near the coast and next to inland waterways be without a marina? The Airlie area is close to one of the most amazing marinas called Dockside Marina. This exquisite marina features fine dining, a full service marina and hosts many private events. To reach this amazing marina you can walk, drive, or even pull your boat right up to the dock. This is an experience that anyone visiting or residing in Wilmington really must have. Of course Arlie Gardens is a must see as well and this famed attraction even hosts weddings. There are few more beautiful settings for a wedding that amidst a virtual grove of flowers? Bradley Creek meanders along the edge of the Airlie area providing beautiful scenery and a timeless sense.  From the Airlie area shopping and higher education are only a few minute’s drive.  The Mayfaire Town Center provides an unforgettable shopping experience and is located less than only 1.5 miles from Airlie Gardens. Independence Mall is a mere 4 miles east of the Airlie area. Redix is a large general clothing and fishing store located less than a mile from Airlie Gardens.

Airlie Area Real Estate – Education

Education in the Airlie area of Wilmington is well represented with The University of North Carolina at Wilmington a short distance away from Airlie. Cape Fear Community College lies 8 miles north of the Airlie area and the Shaw University satellite campus  is 8 miles west of the Airlie area.

Airlie Area Real Estate - Quality of Life

Living is good in the Airlie area of Wilmington with the raw beauty of the Carolinas and the easy access to inland waterways and the seacoast only a short drive away. Residents of the Airlie area enjoy the good life in an area steeped in history and beauty.