Walk to the beach from this custom crafted, 4-bedroom, 2 1/2-bath contemporary home located in a secluded yet convenient section of the coveted Chicahauk neighborhood of Southern Shores. This home is move-in ready and lives large both inside and out. It is poised on one of the highest lots in Southern Shores, with full sun decks front and back. Enjoy high visibility of the expansive yard that is pool ready, with plenty of room for the serious gardener, or boat or RV storage. Inside, you will find the great-room downstairs with soaring ceilings, “Short Leaf” Acacia wood floors, and new carpet in all the bedrooms upstairs, along with radiant natural light in all rooms. The large master bedroom on the first floor was designed with private access to the sun deck, separate walk in closets, and a master bath that boasts dual vanity sinks and a jetted garden tub. Beautiful natural light greets you each morning, streaming through four over-sized East facing windows. Custom finished decorative molding surrounds all of the Andersen tilt-wash double hung windows and the solid-wood doors throughout the home. A large gourmet kitchen showcases a chef’s sink, solid Corian® countertops, pantry, and custom maple cabinets, providing generous storage that easily handles over-sized cookware. It has its own eat-in kitchen area, surrounded by four bay windows. The attached 2 car garage is oversized and handles most SUVs with room to spare for workshop space, recreation equipment, or that extra refrigerator. Rooms and bonus spaces easily adapt to your needs with ample storage and closet space throughout. The home has smart home/remote ready systems, including new high efficiency Trane HVAC system with Nest thermostats that can be controlled remotely. A new drainfield was professionally installed 2018. There are multiple lighting options, new Kohler and Moen plumbing fixtures, and a separate laundry room, with entry to the garage. Enjoy this quiet street with no thru-traffic and take pleasure outdoors with direct access to miles of protected walking/biking pathways woven into the contiguous maritime forest. In addition to ocean access with private parking, enjoy private tennis courts, recreational parks, picnic areas, and right to use boat launch and marina/boat slips, as well as easy access to grocery stores and close by medical services. As of the date of the listing, one of only two active listings in Chicahauk.