Half Acre Canal Front Lot with unspoiled water access in Southern Shores offers a Charming Cottage with single level living under a tree canopy on 21,000 square feet with 100 ft of canal frontage. This Charming two bedroom 1 bath canal front Cottage hardly maximizes the full potential of the lot that is 214 feet deep to the canal on the north side. Looking for that perfect investment opportunity to start small and expand over time? This serenely set bungalow is exactly what you need to downsize, get your first house or secure that second home sanctuary in Southern Shores. Buy in at a great price on a very liveable retreat for a start on the visionary dream home you have always wanted. With plenty of space to work with, you can steward this property to its full potential with any of a number of different remodels or additions. There are few buildable homesites on the canal in Southern Shores and with the size of this lot, you have many options. The Cottage itself offers fantastic natural light in this efficient home that opens to the surroundings with a window wall in the living room and transom windows throughout. The heart of the home is the Hearth and this one does not disappoint. An actual wood burning stove (remember them?) can keep the entire home heated in the winter. The recently installed Mitsubishi Mini Split ensures that it is cool in the summer months, toasty when the chill hits and comfortable year round and provides additional heat source in the winter. The single level living floor plan has a lay out that offers privacy with the bedrooms on opposite sides of the house. No fear of the next power outage at this house with a Generac Backup Generator with Propane. Recent updates and improvements include the Velux Fresh Air Skylight that opens and closes, fresh exterior painting, new screen doors, new roof in 2022. The Wooded back yard has a path down to the unspoiled natural access to the water. Ready to see the wildlife of the Outer Banks like never before? Launch your kayak from your backyard and once you go under the bridge at Tall Pine, the Currituck Sound is your playground. There is 103 feet of water frontage to fish, swim and play off of. Room for improvement or add a revenue generating ADU. Few homesites are available at this size and location convenient to shopping, water access, beach access and schools. Southern Shores Civic Association is voluntary but well worth the $65 yearly fee as it includes access to three marinas (North Marina, South Marina & Loblolly Marina), Sea Oats Park, Hillcrest & Triangle beach accesses and Soundview Park. https://obxbeachaccess.com/southern-shores-beach-access/ Association Members have use of the boat ramp on Dogwood Trail. Members can also join the Tennis Association for tennis court access. Make an appointment in Showing Time today to get into this one of a kind home in Southern Shores