Canopied by majestic Live Oaks in Bald Head's Maritime Forest, this well-maintained 5BR, 4.5Ba beach house is centrally located close to restaurants, shops & the water. This wood frame home boasts a sturdy metal roof & a detached 2-cart garage. Its rocking chair front porch leads into the spacious 2-story living area of this open floor plan. You'll love the vaulted ceiling, warm hardwoods, 2 stories of light-sharing windows & gas fireplace. Beyond, the roomy, fully-equipped chef's kitchen gleams w/ granite counters & stainless appliances. It pampers wi/ plenty of custom cabinets & an ample island housing not only lots of prep space but also a breakfast bar seating 4. Nearby, the handsome dining space comfortably accommodates 8 & delights w/ serene views of Mother Nature. It also accesses a generous screened porch-the perfect spot to relax & recharge. Down a quiet hallway, this level houses 2 suites. The first is a sunny Queen w/ its own full BA (with tub). The other is a large sunshine-filled Primary King suite w/ an optimized closet & spa-like full BA w/ an oversize tiled shower. A laundry & 1/2BA complete this level. Upstairs, note the craftmanship of the floor's custom inlaid compass on the balcony that overlooks the living area. Off this balcony are 3 more bedrooms. The first is an airy bedroom w/ 2 Twins. It shares a convenient hall full BA w/ the closeby bunk room. The bunk room is equipped w/ 4 built-in bunks & decorated nautically w/ hatch windows, nautical pennants & a flag depicting the ship, The Corsair. On the other end of the balcony, is a 2nd Primary suite-a Queen suite w/ a large closet, full ensuite BA & access to its own sun deck-just the spot for nature watching w/ a refreshment. Property conveys w/ one 6-passenger and one 4-passenger golf cart. It tenders an excellent rental history and offers Club memberships for separate purchase.