Welcome to 'The Beach House', a charming coastal retreat nestled in the heart of Southern Shores on the Outer Banks. This enchanting 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom home offers the perfect blend of privacy and comfort, surrounded by mature trees that provide a peaceful sanctuary and just minutes from the Ocean. The top level greets you with a bright and airy living space showcasing gorgeous beamed cathedral ceilings and a gas powered 'wood stove' for added warmth and ambience, and a powder room. This home masters the art of indoor and outdoor living with large windows and slider doors that lead onto the extensive covered and sun decking. The open-concept layout flows seamlessly into a well-appointed kitchen with stainless steel appliances, gas range/oven, granite counters, cherry cabinets, pantry, and a 2nd bar sink. The kitchen adjoins a bonus den / 2nd living space with a large screen TV, cathedral ceilings, and breakfast nook ... another cozy and quiet retreat which also leads onto the spacious screened in porch. A King primary suite with dual private baths, an office/library/nursery, and ample closet space is also found on the top level. The mid level offers 3 additional bedrooms including a 2nd King primary suite with private en suite bath, a Queen bedroom, and a twin bedroom, all with ample natural light and serene views, as well as a full hallway bathroom. You will also find the sweetest little hallway 'sleeping nook' on this level where you can rest or relax with a good book. Another highlight of this home is the private pool, where you can unwind and soak up the sun in your own secluded paradise. Whether you're hosting summer gatherings or enjoying a tranquil evening swim, this outdoor space is sure to impress. The 2 car attached garage provides excellent storage for all of your beach gear and dry entry, and the entire property is located in an 'X' flood zone, so no flood insurance is required. Located in the sought-after community of Southern Shores, you will enjoy miles of walking/biking/running trails, and the optional Southern Shores Civic Association offers a community marina with boat launch, sound front park and playground, tennis courts, and over 30 private Ocean beach accesses ... all for just $70/year! The owners have taken great care of this home with recent updates including: New back decking '24, New Tankless Hot Water Heater '23, New Roof '21, and several appliances recently replaced ... see the full list in associated docs.