247 Wax Myrtle Trail, Southern Shores

Welcome home to a charming, Southern Shores cottage, close to the beach and convenient to Duck. This 4 bedroom, 4 bath home is spacious, has a brand new roof, is nicely furnished and would make an ideal primary home, 2nd home or vacation rental. In 2005, the sellers designed a wonderful in-law suite/addition that has been a great income producer (on average 20K per year). Buyers will appreciate the spacious & bright primary suite with a walk-in closet and private full bath. The former primary suite in now a lovely guest room ensuite. An additional large guest room with 2 beds, or sitting area is convenient to the full hall bath. The kitchen dining area is flanked by a sun room with plenty of seating, and a den/living room that both open onto decking. When the addition was completed it allowed for a wonderful flex/office/den on the top level connecting the old and new part of the house. An interior separate and secure staircase takes you down to the well-suited apartment. Renters have enjoyed the sweet set up complete with one bedroom, bathroom, living room, kitchen and nice entryway. There is a small patio/porch for grilling and its own exterior entrance. An added bonus is the downstairs game room with office space connecting to the garage. This area has baseboard heating and a window unit. Ages of HVAC systems are 2016, 2019 & 2020. Recent improvements include new carpeting in upstairs primary and guest ensuite bedrooms (2023). Interior of top floor painted and popcorn ceiling removed from living room area in 2022. New loveseat +2 chairs, and King Mattress in 2022. If a buyer chooses to join the civic association, the amenities are such a huge value, which include private beach accesses with parking, tennis courts, playgrounds, parks, & sound accesses. The lot is high and dry, X flood zone and elevated. Sold furnished with very few exclusions, this home is ready to be yours today!