Lovely home at the beach with ocean views and easy ocean access situated in the sought-after Chicahauk Subdivision of Southern Shores. Superb location safe w quick access to beach. This 4 br, 3 full and 2 ½ bath home has many unique features including a 10 KW propane gas generator, ”safe room”, den, exercise room and storage. All levels have access to the elevator so steps are not an issue with this home. This well built home has treated Anderson windows with easily mounted window shutters for hurricane protection and 6” walls providing R19 insulation. The house has Hardi-Plank siding is trimmed with Polytrim boards which do not require painting. A new roof was installed in 2007 w 110mph rated shingles. House is wired for a security system with several cameras already installed. Even the landscaping is low maintenance love grass, plants and rock with a Zoned Drip Line Irrigation System. The main level (top floor) has a spacious master bedroom suite with large master bath, an open living space featuring a surround sound speaker system and propane gas fireplace, dining area, and kitchen. A ½ bath and an office with built in desk and cabinets are also on this level. A large deck runs the entire length of the house and is accessible from the master BR and living area. A screened porch is off the dining area and has removable screens. Great ocean views are available from inside and outside the house on this level. The second level contains the main entrance foyer, exercise room, a second master BR with private bath, 2 additional BRs, a room that can be used as a den, small BR or hobby room and a large bath in the hall accessible by all. All BRs have access to the mid level decks on the back and side of the house. A separate wet bar is located on this floor providing for your morning coffee and afternoon drinks. The ground level features an over sized 2 car garage with a potential workshop area plus a large utility room containing plenty of storage and 2 hot water heaters allowing one to be turned on when extra hot water is needed. A “safe room” w 1/2 bath is also on this level. There is a game/rec room that leads outside to a huge 40X18 in-ground pool w NEW Pool Liner. Plenty of seating and areas for entertaining is provided with spacious pool decking around the pool. Also equipped with an outside shower. This home has always been a permanent residence but could easily be a second home or rental income property. It has a superb location providing easy access to the ocean with a 2-3 minute direct walk from the back of the house to the beach access steps. The Chicahauk (HOA $125/yr) community provides a multitude of amenities. There is a pavilion, kids play area, basketball court, tennis courts, access to the canal, sound and ocean as well as many acres of common areas with nature trails and bike paths. The voluntary Southern Shores HOA ($50) also provides 3 sound side marinas for launching your boat, having a picnic or just enjoying the canal. In addition, several more accesses to the ocean are provided as is a sound side beach and picnic area, parks, soccer and baseball field. SS also has volunteer Tennis and Boat clubs that cost $25/yr each. SELLER OFFERING $7,500 UPGRADE INCENTIVE TO BUYERS AND $1,500 BONUS TO BUYER'S AGENT!