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Dare County is the civic name for the largest portion of the Outer
Banks of North Carolina. (The northern portion of the island group is
part of Currituck County
.) Outer Banks real estate in this region is as varied as the population,
which is made up of more than 30,000 part-time and year-round
residents.
A long string of narrow barrier islands nestled between Currituck,
Pamlico, Oregon, and Albemarle Sound to the west and the Atlantic
Ocean to the east, the Outer Banks offers a mix of history, geography,
and carefree lifestyle unlike any other area of North Carolina. The
region has been called "the land of beginnings" for its famous
"firsts." Roanoke Island is the site of the would-be English settlers'
Lost Colony. Kitty Hawk hosted the Wright Brothers' first flight. And
Cape Hatteras was the first US location to be given the National
Seashore designation. Imagine adding "first resort-style real estate"
to your personal list!
The Outer Banks area has a long history of both blessing and curse for
seafarers. The shallow inlets and ever-changing sea floor
characteristic of this island string trapped many a ship that would
then fall into the hands of pirates including the infamous Edward
"Blackbeard" Teach. Later, the same treacherous conditions would make
the Outer Banks famous for its humanitarian efforts in the form of a
system of well-known lifesaving stations. For modern-day owners of
Outer Banks real estate, this fascinating history is part of everyday
living. Today, these unique barrier islands offer boaters, kayakers,
fishermen, surfers, and naval and colonial historians alike a location
abundant in opportunity to learn, earn, and play.
The real estate of Outer Banks runs the gamut from cozy three-room
inland cottages to sprawling, multi-history structures right on the
beach. Cedar shingle and Cape Cod-style architecture are common along
the water while inland luxury homes may feature stone, brick, or
Mediterranean-style construction. Many larger homes features suites
with access through outer doors and stairs, offering ease and privacy
for those who make their homes available to guests. Many homes also
feature first-floor garages and showers with living areas beginning on
the second floor, making it easy to control the sand and water that
follow you home after a day of adventure. While not all homes are
waterfront,more real estate is within an easy walk to the water.
The Outer Banks of North Carolina has so much to offer. If you've ever
considered making vacation-style real estate part of your daily life,
this area may be ideal for you!
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