Experience coastal living at its finest at Ciao Bella! This stunning 7-bedroom, (3 are ensuites, 2 kings and 1 queen) with deck and patio access from every bedroom, 5-bathroom home located in the highly sought-after Monteray Shores Community. With a unique reverse floor plan designed to maximize ocean views, this property offers the perfect blend of luxury and convenience. Key features include reverse floor plan with large living room, dining room, kitchen, master bedroom, powder room, and access to upper-level decking where you can see the Atlantic Ocean! Come and enjoy the expansive ocean views from the upper floors. Outdoor Amenities: Relax by the 14X28 Gunite private pool or unwind in the hot tub, perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying quiet evenings. Proximity to Beach and Amenities: A short walk takes you to the pristine beaches, local shopping, and a variety of restaurants that Monteray Plaza and Tim Buck II have to offer, ensuring you have everything you need within reach. Positioned on a high elevation lot, this home provides added privacy and protection from coastal elements. Community Highlights. Monteray Shores is a well-desired community known for its beautiful landscapes, tranquil environment, and proximity to essential amenities. With affordable yearly HOA fees, Monteray Shores has plenty to offer, like the outdoor pool, fitness area, tennis and basketball courts, sound side water access boat launch. Whether you're looking for a permanent residence, a vacation home, or an investment property, this coastal gem offers everything you need and more.
Improvements to home include.
Improvements:
-40 yr metal roof (2020)
-BRAND NEW Both HVAC units with new air handlers and some duct work were replaced 12/30/2024
-Outside completely painted 2022-2023- house, trim, decks, railings, pool fence
-hot tub motor 2023
-new garbage disposal & kitchen faucet 2024
-deck gate 2nd floor 2022
-3 bikes 2022
-a/c repairs
-some deck boards & ledger boards replaced 2023- 2024
-kitchen items- knives, coffee makers, Nespresso, blender, glasses, etc (replace or add)
-NEW Microwave
-new sofa futon type in game room, coffee table 2023-2024
-2 new recliners in living room 2024
-rugs 2023
-mini fridge 2023
-extra refrigerator game room
-new quilts, blankets
-new mattresses (queen, 2 twins)
-mattress and pillow zipper covers
-some shower curtains and curtains
-new pool cover.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this exceptional property. Contact us today to schedule a viewing and make this dream home yours!

Charming beach box in Northern Kill Devil Hills, just a few lots from Bay Drive and the peaceful waters of Kitty Hawk Bay. Gently used as a second home, this property has been well maintained and is truly move-in ready.

The exterior features classic Nags Head cedar siding, a large sun deck, and a covered front porch, along with a large double wooden swing set in the front yard, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the coastal breeze.

Inside, the open living and den area welcomes you with cathedral ceilings, new luxury vinyl plank flooring, and an abundance of natural light from the updated windows and doors. Down the hall are two bedrooms that share a full bath, plus a primary suite with an ensuite bathroom and direct access to the side deck.
On the ground level, you’ll find a large carport, two storage areas, and an outdoor shower, a must at the beach.

The location is ideal with the Bay Drive multi-use path just steps away, perfect for walking, running, or biking along the sound. A short stroll takes you to the Hayman Street gazebo for stunning sunsets, the neighborhood park, or the soundside beach at Tateway. The ocean is just a few minutes’ drive away as well!

This home includes many big-ticket updates including new luxury vinyl flooring (2025), new cedar siding on the E-side, S-side, and cedar shake on the front above the porch (2024), water heater (2020), new deck boards (2020), new windows, doors, baseboards (2017), gutters (2015), replace septic field (2015), and new roof (2015) (see full list in associated documents).

While it has been enjoyed as a second home, it also offers strong rental potential. Rental projections are available upon request.

Come see this adorable coastal retreat and experience the Outer Banks lifestyle.

Craftsman Style Home built to match a former Model home in The Currituck Club. Amazing views of The Currituck Sound, huge concrete pool. Spacious decks around the back facing the Sound. Game room, two-car garage, Great value!

Incredible opportunity to own a canalfront home with beautiful Duck Woods golf course views. Located on Fairway Drive, a dead end cul-de-sac offering privacy and minimal traffic, this single-level property offers a versatile floor plan with three bedrooms and two full baths, along with a large walk-up attic on the second story that provides plenty of storage. While the home is in need of updates and renovations, its prime location and ideal setting create the perfect canvas to reimagine and make it your own. Virtually staged photos are included to show what the property can look like remodeled and decorated. This property combines water access, golf course living, and endless potential all in one. Located in the sought-after community of Southern Shores, you will enjoy miles of walking/biking/running trails, and the optional Southern Shores Civic Association offers a community marina with boat launch, sound front park and playground, tennis courts, and over 30 private Ocean beach accesses ... all for just $70/year! Not to mention easy access to Duck Woods Country Club, Kitty Hawk Elementary School, grocery stores, coffee shops, restaurants, and more!

Welcome to Hello Beaches—a charming coastal retreat on the oceanside in Kill Devil Hills!

This cozy beach cottage offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience, just a short stroll from the nearest beach access. Thoughtfully renovated, it features durable LVT flooring throughout, sleek stainless steel appliances, and modern light fixtures. The stylish bathroom boasts a double sink vanity with butcher block countertops, adding warmth and character.

Both bedrooms provide generous space, with the front bedroom offering a king-size bed, TV, and a dedicated workstation—ideal for remote work with a view. The rear bedroom features a queen bed and TV, while additional sleeping options include a twin cot and a queen pull-out sofa to accommodate guests.

Outdoor living is just as inviting, with a covered front porch perfect for enjoying the salt air, a spacious outdoor shower, a picnic table and grilling area, as well as ample under-house storage and space. The prime location makes this home easily walkable to popular local spots, including the newly renovated Avalon Pier—ideal for fishing, dining, and entertainment. Just around the corner, you'll find the iconic Awful Arthur’s on the Beach Road, and across the bypass, the beloved Front Porch Café, a local favorite for coffee.

Currently enrolled in a summer rental program and also used for winter rentals, this property presents an excellent investment opportunity. Contact agent for Rental history. Additionally, for just $30/year, you can join the Avalon Beach Improvement Association and receive a parking pass for the lot south of the pier and sound access.

This home has been well maintained with major updates, including new pilings, a water heater, and an HVAC system, all installed in 2020, along with newer appliances. The septic system is permitted for up to six people. Located in the X flood zone, no flood insurance is required.

Don't miss your chance to own this delightful beach cottage—schedule your showing today and capture the summer rental income!

Welcome to your coastal retreat in Southern Shores, NC, where comfort and convenience meet classic Outer Banks charm. This inviting beach house offers a dedicated stoplight crosswalk across Duck Road/NC 12, making beach access safe and easy for you and your guests.
Outside, enjoy a private pool with pool house complete with a half bath, perfect for long summer days. A detached two-car garage with an unfinished room above provides excellent storage or future expansion opportunities.
Step inside to find four generous bedrooms, two full baths, and an additional half bath, offering plenty of space for family and friends. The updated kitchen flows seamlessly into the comfortable living room and large dining area,
creating the ideal setting for gatherings.
For ultimate relaxation, head to the covered deck, where a hot tub and lounge area await. Whether you’re entertaining, unwinding, or soaking up the coastal breeze, this home is designed to deliver the perfect Outer Banks lifestyle.
A well-appointed home offering comfort, convenience, and flexibility as a strong rental, second-home or primary residence.

This gorgeous and expansive semi-OF property sits at the end of a cul-de-sac and is uniquely situated on an angle to capture the best possible ocean views! With direct beach access from the dedicated walk-over located steps from the front door and no through-road in front of the home, you will feel like you have an Ocean Front! Inside, this 5000 plus square foot house boasts 7 bedrooms, 6 full baths and 2 half baths. With 4 king en-suite bedrooms, this home will be a fit for even the largest of families! On the 3rd floor you will find an open concept living room, dining room, kitchen, reading room, crow's nest office - Every room with an amazing view! Additionally, the top floor of this home showcases one generously sized King bedroom with fireplace, private ocean facing balcony and en-suite with jetted tub, separate shower and water closet. The upstairs decks are the place to be to see dolphins jumping and watch the sunrise. If sunsets are more your style, you can enjoy an evening cocktail from the screened-in porch overlooking the natural landscape to the west. The 2nd level of this home is designed for guests to spread out in comfort. Two king en-suites and one queen en-suite all with private deck access are sure to please! A Jack and Jill bathroom, also located on the 2nd floor, connect two Duo-bunk rooms (great for adults or kids). You can also find laundry, luggage storage and pool stair access from this level. The ground floor welcomes guests as the main dry entry from the carport. The elevator access on this floor makes unloading groceries and luggage a breeze. This floor is designed to entertain! With a game room, indoor wet bar, extra refrigerator, half bath and direct access to the pool and outside tiki bar, guests won't be disappointed. This area is a favorite of the wild mustang herd, and it is common to see them grazing just outside the windows of the game room! An additional King ensuite is located on the 1st floor and has the benefit of being handicap accessible. The interior of this home has been thoughtfully renovated to include new furniture and décor throughout, new hardwood flooring and carpet throughout, all new interior paint, all new lighting throughout, new quartz countertops in the upstairs and downstairs kitchens, all new appliances, new shiplap fireplace surround and new deck furniture. A full list of improvements and renovations is available in associated docs. This home has consistently rented for 25 weeks per year even with owner blocks and is a guest favorite! Don't miss the virtual walkthrough for this one!

Welcome Home! Come see this beautiful house that sits on a 29,000 sf lot backing up to Duck Woods Country Club golf course with a substantial tree buffer. Upon entering the home your eyes will immediately gaze across the large living area to the wall of windows rising up towards the cathedral ceiling. The view of the landscaped backyard creates a calming affect and the saltwater pool a welcome sight. The interior walls and ceiling textures of the home are reminiscent of a Mediterranean style known as skip-trowel along with the Italian tile floors. The large kitchen boasts plenty of room for prepping meals. There's a beautiful built-in cabinet, island, gas stove-top, second sink and a pantry. The dining area has its' own set of large windows to view the outdoors. The primary bedroom has a large bathroom with a double vanity, walk-in closet, jetted tub and roman style tile shower. Opposite side of the house has two bedrooms and full bathroom. Seller currently uses one bedroom as her Craft Room. This home is heated and cooled with a Geo-Thermal system and seller replaced the compressor in 2024. The fuel tank is used for the stove top, pool heat and outdoor grill located on a deck outside the kitchen area. Work space and storage is not a problem here. A shed to hold yard equipment and behind the one-car garage is a work area or possibly an art studio. The ideas are endless!

Welcome to 504 Lord Essex Avenue — where timeless charm meets luxurious detail in the heart of Downtown Manteo. Built by the renowned Renaissance Construction, this thoughtfully designed home showcases refined craftsmanship, custom upgrades, and a beautifully landscaped outdoor retreat. Blending classic Southern architecture with modern comforts, it perfectly complements the town’s historic character.

From the moment you arrive, you'll be captivated by the lighted, hand-carved stone pillars, a three-tier Italian cast stone fountain, and manicured lawn, all enclosed by a charming southern-style picket fence. A brick walkway leads to the grand double-stair entry and wide covered porch, complete with a porch swing and ornate columns that enhance the home’s classic charm. Seasonal flower boxes above the windows add a colorful, inviting touch. A spacious 960-square-foot brick driveway offers convenient off-street parking.

Step inside to a bright, open floor plan featuring soaring 10-foot ceilings, ornate columns, and porcelain tile flooring. The inviting living room offers a cozy gas fireplace, stunning bamboo floors, and oversized windows with custom drapery to maximize natural light. Purposefully designed with East-West orientation, the home captures both soft morning light and golden evening sunsets. The living room flows into the elegant dining area and open-concept kitchen, boasting Cambria countertops, hammered copper sinks, slate appliances, and automatic Roman shades. The primary suite, located on the first level, features oversized Pella windows with custom drapery, a transom window above the door, rich bamboo flooring, and a spacious walk-in closet. The ensuite bath is thoughtfully appointed with dual sinks, a TOTO washlet, elegant tile flooring, and a beautifully tiled shower. Also on the main level are a large coat closet, a walk-in pantry with custom shelving, a separate storage closet, a custom music closet with built-in speakers, a stylish half bath, and a mudroom with built-in cabinetry, a bench, and a marble table — offering the convenience of true one-level living. Upstairs, a stained-glass window welcomes you to the loft area, currently used as an additional sitting room with a TV. Two spacious bedrooms with bamboo floors offer lovely views of downtown Manteo. A full bath with a tub, chandelier, shower, and spacious vanity serves the upper level. Additional closets and attic access provide ample storage.

The backyard features a beautifully crafted brick and stone terrace centered around a heritage Manteo fig tree, believed to be over 130 years old. An iron café table offers a perfect spot for coffee or dining. The lush, award-winning yard was named co-winner of the Roanoke Island Garden Club’s Residential Garden of the Year in 2024. Adding even more character is an ACCESSORY DWELLING: an original “floater” home featuring a cupola and copper weathervane. Recently renovated with a masonry foundation, new siding, insulation, and roof, it has been carefully preserved to maintain original cypress wood floors and restored historic windows. Currently used as a studio and garden shed, it also includes plans for future interior completion.The European-trained stone carver seller has left an indelible mark on the property, hand-cutting and installing the stone piers, brick walkways, patio, driveway, and house brickwork. A hand-carved stone bench quietly sits on the side of the home — a lasting testament to the craftsmanship and passion invested here.

Perfectly situated in quaint downtown Manteo — one of the oldest towns in North Carolina — this coastal community on Roanoke Island offers a lifestyle rich with history, culture, and charm. Enjoy walking or golf cart rides to the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse, Maritime Museum, and an array of beloved local restaurants, shops, and attractions. 504 Lord Essex Avenue is truly a rare find — a home where artistry, history, and modern comfort converge.