Build your ideal coastal retreat on The Row at River Dunes, an exceptional residential enclave where refined village character meets sweeping harborside scenery. This premier homesite offers a rare opportunity to design a custom residence within a masterfully planned waterfront community celebrated for its elegance, privacy, and resort-caliber amenities, located just minutes down the river from the charming sailing village of Oriental, NC. Enjoy tranquil mornings strolling shaded paths through The Preserve, afternoons watching yachts return to the basin, and evenings on the porch as gentle breezes drift in from the harbor. At the heart of the community lies the award-winning 28-acre inland basin marina on the Intracoastal Waterway, offering year-round boating with 126 slips, floating docks, professional dock attendants, boat ramp, storage, fuel services, and deep-water access ideal for sailing or cruising. The protected channel opens into Broad Creek just off the ICW and Neuse River. Harbor Village serves as the community's refined social center and features The Harbor Club with a resort style pool and hot tubs, two restaurants, a harborside pavilion, boutique shopping and provisions, fitness center, pickleball and tennis courts, community garden, guest accommodations, complimentary bikes, kayaks and paddleboards. Additional amenities include the Lakehouse, waterfront firepits, oyster tables, stocked fly fishing ponds, neighborhood docks, paddling trails, and a 238 acre Preserve with miles of scenic paths for walking and exploration. Architectural standards allow the flexibility to craft a distinctive coastal home suited to your lifestyle with one of the community's Master Builders. Optional Harbor Club membership, including clubhouse, pool, hot tub, and fitness center, is available for an additional fee. This remarkable homesite offers an elevated coastal address where luxury, maritime heritage, and proximity to historic Oriental will amaze you.