2116 Ascott Place, Wilmington, NC 28403

Elegant, Bright, and Made for Gathering. Sunlight is the first thing you notice. It pours through tall windows, spills down a sweeping curved staircase and carries all the way through to the gardens out back. This painted-brick French Provincial in Midtown's Sterling Place has the elegance of a classic and the warmth of a home that has been well loved, with more than 4,000 square feet made for both lively evenings and quiet mornings. Ceilings rise high throughout. In the living room they soar to 16 feet, creating a bright, airy space that feels grand when the house is full and cozy when it's just you. Hardwood floors, custom built-ins, and fine cabinetry and trim add character to every room. This is a house that loves company. The 300-square-foot kitchen, with its center island and gas cooktop, is where everyone ends up. From there it flows into the formal dining room and the sun-washed sunroom, which is more than 200 square feet and wrapped in windows that bring the garden views...