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Discover Your Dream Coastal Retreat: Wash Woods Beach Cottage. Escape to serenity at Wash Woods, a charming 2-bedroom, 1,000+ sq ft beach cottage, perfectly nestled in the heart of nature—just minutes from the pristine shoreline of the Outer Banks. Enjoy the open floor plan with family and friends. This peaceful hideaway blends privacy with coastal charm, offering the ideal sanctuary for nature lovers, beach enthusiasts, or anyone looking to truly unwind. Imagine sipping your morning coffee on the covered porch as the sun rises over the horizon or enjoying a relaxing evening on the open deck as the golden light of the sunset dances over the trees. With the ocean’s soothing sound just a breath away, every moment at Wash Woods invites you to slow down and breathe deeply. One of the most unique features of this peaceful retreat? The famous wild horses of the Outer Banks often roam right through your yard, giving you an unforgettable connection to nature. Whether you’re enjoying a quiet afternoon nap or watching the wild horses wander by, the atmosphere here is nothing short of magical. Perfect for Relaxation or Investment Looking for a weekend escape or a rental investment? Wash Woods offers the best of both worlds. Its tranquil setting provides the ultimate relaxation, while its location to the beach will provide vacationers with an all-around unique experience here in the Outer Banks 4X4 area. Come discover where comfort meets coastal beauty. Let Wash Woods wash your stress away—your perfect retreat awaits.
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Enjoy brand-new coastal living in this thoughtfully designed home at 2337 False Cape Rd, located in the secluded Carova Beach subdivision, one of the northernmost and most secluded communities of Corolla, North Carolina. This new construction offers 1,152 sq/ft of living space in the main house, plus an additional 368 sq/ft in a partially ground-level apartment—with a mini-split system, kitchen, and full bathroom, providing flexible options for future use or expansion. A spacious screened-in porch welcomes ocean breezes and offers a relaxing spot to unwind. Below, a two-car carport provides covered parking and storage. The home is being sold fully furnished, making it move-in ready for beachside living or rental income. Located in the desirable X flood zone, it offers added peace of mind for long-term investment. Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean, & Wildlife Refuge and surrounded by natural dunes, maritime forests, and open sandy roads—Carova is a perfect blend of raw coastal beauty and off-grid charm. You'll enjoy easy access to the beach while staying tucked away in a peaceful, undeveloped setting. As a special bonus, the area’s most iconic residents—the majestic Corolla Wild Horses—often roam nearby, making every day feel like a postcard moment. Don’t miss this chance to own a low-maintenance, move-in-ready retreat in one of the Outer Banks’ most untouched and peaceful communities.
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Welcome to your oceanfront retreat in the serene 4-wheel drive area of Carova Beach, where privacy meets luxury. This stunning beachfront home offers 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths spread across 2270 square feet of meticulously renovated space. Originally built in 1987, a comprehensive remodel in 2016 transformed the interior with new drywall, paint, fixtures, plumbing, flooring, electrical, and updated furnishings, ensuring a modern coastal aesthetic throughout. Situated on a sprawling 45,000 square foot lot (approximately 1 acre), the property boasts a large, vegetated dune and expansive sandy beaches right at your doorstep. Enjoy ocean views from the expansive decks that span the width of the house on the ocean side and along the south side, perfect for relaxing or entertaining guests. An outdoor hot tub area enhances the experience, offering a tranquil spot to unwind while watching the wild horses that roam the area. Inside, the home exudes charm with nautical decor and abundant natural light. The ground floor features one of the five bedrooms, while the second floor hosts an ensuite bedroom with deck access, two additional bedrooms sharing a fully updated bathroom, and a cozy living space with a fireplace. The third level showcases the main living room with expansive windows and sliders for panoramic views, a well-appointed kitchen, a dining room, a half bathroom with laundry facilities, and another bedroom with an ensuite bathroom. Ascend to the bonus loft area, currently used as a sleeping nook, offering sweeping ocean views and a unique perspective of the living room below. This turnkey property is ideal for those seeking a primary residence, a second home, or an income-producing rental opportunity in a secluded beachfront setting. With recent upgrades including newer heat pumps, a well, and a septic field, along with the potential for a pool with proper permits, this home offers the ultimate blend of comfort, luxury, and coastal living.
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Located in the secluded four-wheel-drive area of Carova Beach, this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offers ocean-to-sound views and ideal proximity to the beach—just 350 feet away. “Shifting Sands” is a comfortable, family-friendly property featuring multiple outdoor living spaces and a functional floor plan designed for coastal living. Top level includes an open-concept great room with ocean views, a queen bedroom with hall-access full bath, and two covered porches. The mid-level features two queen bedrooms (one en suite), an additional full bath, laundry area, and a spacious game room with pool table and flat-screen TV. The hot tub is located on the mid-level deck for convenient access. Lower level includes dry entry and storage. A metal roof adds long-term durability and low maintenance. Property includes a water filtration system. This perfect beach house is accessible by 4WD only and offers the unique experience of wild horses roaming freely in the area.
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Classic Outer Banks, this 8 bedroom 8.5 bath home has everything you need for a perfect vacation or for a perfect vacation rental investment. The semi-oceanfront location, right next to a direct beach access, makes walking to the beach a breeze. The open and bright top floor with it's abundant windows, cathedral ceilings and wraparound decking, showcases the impressive ocean views from nearly every angle. It's like you get the views from an oceanfront home but with the reduced risk of being one row back! Hardwood floors, real wood doors, wood cabinetry and wide hallways speak to the quality of the design and build. The kitchen opens to the living and dining space and the smart kitchen layout includes TWO dishwashers, large island with ample seating and who doesn't love a wine chiller? The kitchen flows into the large dining space that is surrounded by views of the ocean and dunes. The living space is centered around the wall of east-facing windows, making for beautiful views from the main space. Step out onto the top-level decking that spans around the east, south and west sides of the home, and see if you can spot the majestic wild horses that roam this most gorgeous and unique area of the Outer Banks. Back inside, two primary bedrooms with their own en-suites are on this level, with the largest one having ocean views and deck access. The mid-level continues on with the wide hallways, open space and real wood doors. This level features 4 more primary bedrooms with en-suites, and 2 of them are ocean-facing with views. All of them have access out to the covered decks. Laundry and a separate sitting area are on this level also. The ground floor includes the quintessential OBX game room with pool table and wet bar and separate theatre room. Finally, there's another primary bedroom with en suite, an additional bedroom and another full bath (shared with the bedroom and the main space.) Rented solidly for the past few years, with approx $120k in booked income for 2025. AND it's x-flood zone, so flood insurance is not required! This home includes so many bells and whistles that vacationers look for in a rental cottage and that OBX lovers look for in a residence. Easy walk to the beach - check. Incredible ocean views - check. Lots of bedrooms for rental income generation - check. Bedrooms with ocean view - check check check. Private pool and hot tub - check. This one is a home run. AND SELLER IS OFFERING A $30K CREDIT AT CLOSING for the buyer to use towards exterior paint and/or whatever else they prefer!
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ALMOST COMPLETED! A STUNNING, BRAND NEW getaway oasis is ready for you to purchase! 2002 Sandpiper Road in Carova Beach is now for sale! Breathtaking Views! This four bedroom home will be finished for you to enjoy by mid-Spring 2025. Ready for the Summer season! Enjoy the tranquility of Carova while watching the wild horses roam. Prime location to the beach - an easy walk or drive! On the high surf days relax by your pristine, private pool and soak in the sun rays! Coastal Modern Homes builds an excellent home with a modern & gorgeous design! This home is a fantastic rental investment, ready to become part of your portfolio! OR…make it a personal second home and relish in the delight of a brand new home with incredible ocean views! This home boasts four spacious bedrooms, three full bathrooms, one half bathroom, a private pool, and a hot tub. Continuing with large decks on every floor, a rooftop deck, beautiful finishes, and more you will be unequivocally in love with this freshly developed property! Call for more details or to schedule your appointment now! Act fast!
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ALMOST COMPLETED! A STUNNING, BRAND NEW getaway oasis is ready for you to purchase! 2002 Sandpiper Road in Carova Beach is now for sale! Breathtaking Views! This four bedroom home will be finished for you to enjoy by mid-Spring 2025. Ready for the Summer season! Enjoy the tranquility of Carova while watching the wild horses roam. Prime location to the beach - an easy walk or drive! On the high surf days relax by your pristine, private pool and soak in the sun rays! Coastal Modern Homes builds an excellent home with a modern & gorgeous design! This home is a fantastic rental investment, ready to become part of your portfolio! OR…make it a personal second home and relish in the delight of a brand new home with incredible ocean views! This home boasts four spacious bedrooms, three full bathrooms, one half bathroom, a private pool, and a hot tub. Continuing with large decks on every floor, a rooftop deck, beautiful finishes, and more you will be unequivocally in love with this freshly developed property! Call for more details or to schedule your appointment now! Act fast!
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ALMOST COMPLETED! A STUNNING, BRAND NEW getaway oasis is ready for you to purchase! 2002 Sandpiper Road in Carova Beach is now for sale! Breathtaking Views! This four bedroom home will be finished for you to enjoy by mid-Spring 2025. Ready for the Summer season! Enjoy the tranquility of Carova while watching the wild horses roam. Prime location to the beach - an easy walk or drive! On the high surf days relax by your pristine, private pool and soak in the sun rays! Coastal Modern Homes builds an excellent home with a modern & gorgeous design! This home is a fantastic rental investment, ready to become part of your portfolio! OR…make it a personal second home and relish in the delight of a brand new home with incredible ocean views! This home boasts four spacious bedrooms, three full bathrooms, one half bathroom, a private pool, and a hot tub. Continuing with large decks on every floor, a rooftop deck, beautiful finishes, and more you will be unequivocally in love with this freshly developed property! Call for more details or to schedule your appointment now! Act fast!
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ALMOST COMPLETED! A STUNNING, BRAND NEW getaway oasis is ready for you to purchase! 2002 Sandpiper Road in Carova Beach is now for sale! Breathtaking Views! This four bedroom home will be finished for you to enjoy by mid-Spring 2025. Ready for the Summer season! Enjoy the tranquility of Carova while watching the wild horses roam. Prime location to the beach - an easy walk or drive! On the high surf days relax by your pristine, private pool and soak in the sun rays! Coastal Modern Homes builds an excellent home with a modern & gorgeous design! This home is a fantastic rental investment, ready to become part of your portfolio! OR…make it a personal second home and relish in the delight of a brand new home with incredible ocean views! This home boasts four spacious bedrooms, three full bathrooms, one half bathroom, a private pool, and a hot tub. Continuing with large decks on every floor, a rooftop deck, beautiful finishes, and more you will be unequivocally in love with this freshly developed property! Call for more details or to schedule your appointment now! Act fast!
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This one-of-a-kind home is as unique as it is charming. Nestled in the dunes of Corolla's beautiful coast, this oceanfront home is accessible only via 4-wheel drive vehicle. If you are looking for a private getaway, this is the home for you! The property consists of over 3.3 acres! The 130 feet of ocean frontage as well as the lightly wooded portions of the west side of the parcel make you feel like you are worlds away from all the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Sit quietly on the front porch and enjoy the ocean breezes and expansive views or take a leisurely stroll through the rest of the property and delight in the experience of seeing wild horses grazing the land. Located only 1.5mi from the paved roads leading into Corolla Village, shopping and restaurants are close enough to make it easy to take a break from long, leisure beach days. This home sits eastward on the lot allowing for an additional larger structure if desired. Turnkey; with a long list of renovations including all new furniture, new flooring, renovated bathrooms, new high-end water filtration, new water heater and new HVAC and ductwork. For a complete list of all the improvements, reach out to the listing agent.
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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!
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Completed in 2025, this new construction home sits on an elevated lot on the third row of Carova Beach. This is the rental investment that you have been waiting for. With six bedrooms and six bathrooms, this home boasts privacy and amenities while having quick access to the beach. Built with upscale design and finishes, it has the amenities that fit a major rental producer. Features include granite countertops, waterproof luxury vinyl flooring, solid wood interior doors, LP SmartSiding, and Andersen windows & doors. Set up as a reverse floor plan, the upstairs has the kitchen and living room along with great views of the ocean. All six rooms in the house are primary ensuites. There are two bedrooms on the top level and four on the middle level. The ground level comes equipped with a rec room, full bath, and a sitting area that flows seamlessly to the private pool area in the back of the house. This is your chance to own a brand new upscale home on the beautiful 4x4 beaches of the Outer Banks. With a rental projection of $137,018 for 2025, this turnkey investment is a must see!
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