Breathtaking ocean views and years of beach memories are yours to be made enjoying this lovely 3rd row oceanside cottage. This home is the ideal Duck location- just steps from the beautiful, uncrowded Duck beach. Being offered for sale for the first time by the original owners, you will appreciate the thoughtful custom design and quality build of this spacious coastal retreat. A rare find in this popular oceanside neighborhood, you may fall in love with the location first. So close to the beach, and one mile to Downtown Duck Village, the Outer Banks' most desirable seaside community. The ocean views will grab your attention as you notice how well positioned the home sits to capture maximum water views. This home feels like a semi oceanfront! And then you settle into the comfortable, light filled space this lovely home offers. Large windows throughout flood the home with natural light and maximize the views. The spacious, open living area and an updated kitchen, with ample storage and granite countertops, are well suited for gathering, entertaining, or just relaxing and enjoying the tranquility of beach living. Plenty of room with five comfortable bedrooms, most of which open out to the decks, allowing your guests to easily enjoy the outdoor space. You’ll certainly love all the outdoor living opportunities including the wide, covered decks perfect for relaxing out of the sun for hammock naps and the sunny upper porch to enjoy your morning coffee while watching the sun rise over the Atlantic Ocean. Gather for summer dinners on the screened porch where the ocean breezes will keep you cool, and wander up to the crows nest for sunset and a night under the stars. Want to add more to the experience? The mid level deck is pre wired and plumbed for the addition of a hot tub! The ground level has dry entry from the carport where there is plenty of parking room. You enter into a roomy den that provides an additional gathering area and game room for you and your guests. Rinse off the sand or just enjoy an outdoor shower, clean your fresh catch on the convenient fish cleaning table, and store your beach toys and bikes in the handy storage room on the ground level. Nicely maintained and a BRAND NEW FORTIFIED ROOF and crows nest roof were installed in January, 2026. New Septic field April, 2026. A classic beach cottage that feels like home, and the homesite offers lots of privacy to complete the package.