Recreational Land with Home for Sale in Newport, North Carolina

River Haven is a rare private waterfront peninsula estate offering approximately 11.25 acres and more than 2,300 feet of navigable waterfront along the Newport River and Hull Swamp. Designed for enjoying life on the water, the property combines boating, fishing, privacy, protected views, and quick access to the Crystal Coast beaches, Beaufort, Morehead City, marinas, waterfront dining, shopping, and everyday conveniences. Launch your boat from your private dock, spend the afternoon cruising the waterways or fishing, then return home for sunset dinners overlooking the river. From the property, it is easy to enjoy boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, wildlife watching, and waterfront entertaining without leaving home. Water depths range from approximately 9 feet at the dock to 15-20 feet in the Newport River channel according to local depth finder readings. The property offers quick access to the Intracoastal Waterway, Beaufort Inlet, waterfront restaurants, marinas, and excellent inshore and offshore fishing. The property consists of approximately 11.25 waterfront acres at the end of a quiet peninsula. More than 22,000 acres of protected marshland stretch uninterrupted around the property, ensuring the views and privacy will remain unchanged. The marshland is protected through a land trust and can never be built upon. The furnished main residence spans approximately 4,100 square feet and is oriented toward the water with expansive decks, large windows, reclaimed heart pine floors, wood-burning fireplaces, generous gathering spaces, and warm wood finishes throughout. A separate waterfront guest cottage with full bath and private river frontage offers a rare retreat for guests or the potential for a special short-term rental opportunity. Additional features include: - Fully furnished with primarily Stickley handcrafted wood furnishings - Approximately 600 sq. ft. heated and cooled flex/game room area - Deep water dock access - More than 1,000 sq. ft. of decks and porches - Quarter-acre stocked pond with dock - Screened porch - Paver-stone pathways and seating areas - Handicap accessible features - Fenced pet areas - Enhanced power resiliency with whole-house backup - Three oversized storage sheds with shelving - Several potential building sites Positioned behind the gates of a sought-after waterfront community, River Haven was the original developer's property and is excluded from HOA restrictions, rules, and fees. Location highlights include: - Approximately 8 miles to Atlantic Beach and Crystal Coast beaches - Approximately 4 minutes to shopping, dining, healthcare, and conveniences in Morehead City - Approximately 34 minutes to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) - Easy access to boating, golf, beaches, marinas, waterfront dining, and outdoor recreation throughout the region River Haven offers a combination of waterfront lifestyle, protected privacy, acreage, and convenience that is increasingly difficult to find along the North Carolina coast. There is additional living quarters.