Thistle Downs Homes

Thistle Downs in Sunset Beach, NC, offers an elegant real estate opportunity with beautiful homes that blend luxury and comfort. This serene community is known for its meticulously designed properties, featuring modern amenities and tasteful architectural details. Each home is a testament to quality and style, providing residents with a refined living experience.

Nearby, residents can enjoy a variety of attractions and amenities. Sunset Beach is renowned for its pristine shores and tranquil environment, perfect for relaxation and outdoor activities. Additionally, the area boasts several golf courses, including the renowned Thistle Golf Club, adding to the allure of living in this elegant community.

The convenience of local amenities enhances the appeal of Thistle Downs. Shopping, dining, and recreational facilities are easily accessible, ensuring residents have everything they need close to home. The blend of elegant homes, beautiful surroundings, and nearby attractions makes Thistle Downs a prime choice for real estate in Sunset Beach, NC.

Thistle Downs Homes For Sale

$924,900
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 100572483 MLS
Set within the gates of Thistle Downs, one of the area's most sought-after luxury communities, this beautifully updated home offers over 3,200 square feet overlooking both the pond and golf course, with a backyard setting that feels remarkably private and still. There's a quiet rhythm to the property that's difficult to capture until you experience it in person. Ducks return each year to nest beneath the hammock, birds move through the trees throughout the day, and the sound of the fountain carries across the backyard with the breeze. Framed by mature landscaping professionally designed by H. Burkert & Company, the outdoor spaces feel established, intentional, and deeply peaceful. Inside, the home balances warmth and refinement with thoughtfully curated updates throughout. The remodeled kitchen features leathered marble countertops and opens naturally into the main living spaces, where custom built-ins and a gas fireplace create an inviting atmosphere without sacrificing elegance. The primary suite was designed with comfort in mind, offering a soaking tub, walk-in shower, and spacious dual closets. An enclosed rear porch with EZ Breeze windows extends the living space year-round and creates the perfect place to enjoy the views in every season. Additional features include a newer water heater, irrigation system, WellSpring whole home water filtration system, epoxy garage flooring with built-in shelving, and a truly move-in ready level of care throughout the home. Rarely does a property combine this level of privacy, natural beauty, and location within Thistle Downs so effortlessly.

8839 Carenden Ct, Sunset Beach

Courtesy of Keller Williams Innovate-OIB Mainland

$929,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100568137 MLS
Located on a quiet cul-de-sac street within the Thistle Downs Golf Resort, the Lakeview floor plan at 8813 Kirkcaldy Court offers a refined blend of comfort, space, and thoughtful design. This home features an open-concept layout with a vaulted great room and a linear fireplace that anchors the main living space. The kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, with a large island, pantry, and seamless flow into the dining area and sunroom. The private owner's suite includes a spacious walk-in closet and a spa-style bath with tiled shower, while two additional bedrooms and a full bath are thoughtfully positioned for privacy. A large screened porch extends the living space outdoors, creating the perfect setting for relaxing or entertaining. Located just minutes from the clubhouse, beaches, dining, and shopping, this home offers peaceful living in one of Sunset Beach's most sought-after communities.

8813 Kirkcaldy Ct, Sunset Beach

Courtesy of JTE Real Estate

$929,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 100568131 MLS
Located on a quiet cul-de-sac street within the Thistle Downs Golf Resort, the Biscayne floor plan at 8817 Kirkcaldy Court offers a refined blend of comfort, space, and thoughtful design. This home features an open-concept layout with a vaulted great room, coffered ceilings, and a linear fireplace that anchors the main living space. The kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, with a large island, pantry, and seamless flow into the dining area and sunroom. The private owner's suite includes a spacious walk-in closet and a spa-style bath with tiled shower, while two additional bedrooms and a full bath are thoughtfully positioned for privacy. A large screened porch extends the living space outdoors, creating the perfect setting for relaxing or entertaining. Upstairs, a generous bonus room with a full bath provides flexible space for guests, a home office, or media room. Located just minutes from the clubhouse, beaches, dining, and shopping, this home offers peaceful living in one of Sunset Beach's most sought-after communities.

8817 Kirkcaldy Ct, Sunset Beach

Courtesy of JTE Real Estate

$159,000
100560643 MLS
Are you looking for that special lot to build your dream home? Located in the prestigious gated Thistle Golf Course Community, 8815 Carenden Court presents a rare opportunity to build your home on a spacious custom homesite, just minutes from Sunset Beach. Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac street, this peaceful property is one of the few remaining homesites in this highly sought-after neighborhood. This has the most incredible pond and expansive golf views. Thistle Downs is known for its beautiful Scottish-inspired golf course, incredible landscaping, and lush surroundings. Residents enjoy Resort-style amenities including a Clubhouse, Outdoor Pool, Fitness Center, Sauna, scenic walking trails and even an on-site restaurant . Golf enthusiasts will appreciate the 27-hole Championship Golf course designed to challenge experienced players while remaining enjoyable for those new to the game. Just a short drive to the white sands of Sunset Beach and convenient to several grocery stores, restaurants, boutiques, parks, coffee shops, bakeries and so much more. Nearby airports make travel easy, making this an ideal location for a primary residence or vacation retreat. There is no deadline to build so you can buy this now and build later. Don't miss your chance to build the home you've always envisioned in one of the area's premier, gated golf communities.

8815 Carenden Ct, Sunset Beach

Courtesy of ASAP Realty

$1,295,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 100547406 MLS
This beautifully crafted new construction home by Kirk Pigford Homes is tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the secluded golf resort of Thistle Downs. Located at 7622 Kilbirnie Drive in the gated Thistle Golf Club community, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath design offers over 3,600 square feet of thoughtfully planned living space with panoramic golf course views. With only 143 homesites in the entire neighborhood, this is a rare opportunity to own in one of the most exclusive and low-density communities on the Carolina coast. The kitchen is a chef's dream with a functional layout, ceiling-height cabinetry, a large island, and an oversized walk-in pantry featuring a built-in dry bar that is truly a sight to see. The open concept flows into a spacious dining area and great room, where natural light pours in through expansive windows. A massive screened porch spans the back of the home, overlooking multiple fairways and peaceful water features. The owner's suite features a spa-style bath with a tiled walk-in shower, double vanity, and generous walk-in closet with custom melamine shelving. A dedicated study with double French doors sits just off the foyer, providing the perfect work-from-home space. Upstairs includes three additional bedrooms, a loft, and a private balcony with elevated views of the golf course and surrounding nature. There's also a true walk-in attic over the garage that offers ample storage space and easy access. Thistle Downs is a highly regarded community offering 27 holes of 4.5-star golf and a private owners' amenity center with pool, fitness room, sauna, and hot tub. This one-of-a-kind home truly has it all. Schedule your private tour today.

7622 Kilbirnie Dr, Sunset Beach

Courtesy of JTE Real Estate

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