OCEAN CITY — Bypass the traffic on the Schuylkill and Atlantic City expressways en route to the shore by flying a private plane to the Ocean City Municipal Airport adjacent to the condo at 12 Sconset Court.
“This coastal retreat is available just in time for the summer,” listing agent Stephen Hoffman said. “Enjoy the relaxation that the Nantucket Condominiums afford with its quiet, central location all while offering many amenities steps from your door.”
The second-floor unit with two bedrooms and two bathrooms offers the opportunity to own a home on the bay side of America’s Greatest Family Resort.
The front door opens into a foyer with wood plank flooring and a view straight through the great room to Great Egg Harbor Bay beyond — a view that will never be obstructed by other homes.
Directly to the right, the kitchen features abundant cabinets with stainless steel appliances and a corner sink next to a large cutout, opening the space to the dining area on the other side.
A carpeted hallway leads toward the back, where there is space for a large dining table beneath the chandelier hanging from the cathedral ceiling high overhead.
There is plenty of room for a large sectional sofa, coffee table and entertainment center in the living room. The ceiling slopes down toward the rear, where tall windows alongside a sliding glass door make the space light and bright.
“The great room features vaulted ceilings and ample light with a sliding door out to your porch and two large picture windows,” Hoffman said.
The slider opens onto the back porch overlooking the swimming pool and clubhouse, just steps away from the home.
A short hallway leads off the living room to the primary suite, which has wall-to-wall carpeting, a double window providing views of the daily sunsets and closets on both sides of another hallway leading to the bathroom with a fully tiled shower.
The second bedroom is in the front corner, where a double window welcomes in the morning light.
A hall bathroom is convenient for guests in the living room as well as the occupant of the bedroom next door. It has a one-piece fiberglass tub/shower with a curtain. A closet holds a stackable washer and dryer.
“Mechanicals add to the list of positives, with newer gas heat and central air conditioning,” Hoffman said.
The complex is immaculately landscaped and maintained. Its buildings are sided in durable green vinyl with black aluminum railings, creating a clean and cohesive look.
“Outside you will feel the high quality of the maintenance offered by the HOA, luxurious landscaping and access to many great features,” Hoffman said. “Shared community areas include a bike storage rack, new community clubhouse with fitness room, heated saltwater pool and hot tub with large handicap accessible patio area, and storage rack for your bike.”
The home has two assigned parking spots, so there is never a need to drive in circles looking for an open space. The complex has a private entrance off Bay Avenue, between 27th and 28th streets, and is adjacent to the Bay Landings section of the island.
Ocean City is one of the most popular shore resorts on the East Coast, featuring an oceanfront boardwalk filled with hundreds of shopping, dining and entertainment venues, as well as miles and miles of pristine beaches.
A great location doesn’t only mean beachfront or bayfront on this 8-mile-long island — there are 10 distinct neighborhoods, each with its own characteristics.
The beach and boardwalk — 2.5 miles of oceanfront entertainment, restaurants, thrill rides and souvenir shops — get most of the attention in this seaside resort, but the island has much more to offer.
An award-winning downtown stretches from Sixth to 14th streets along Asbury Avenue and has expanded onto other nearby streets, offering more than 100 shops and cafes.
There’s also the popular watersports district around Third Street on Bay Avenue, where the brave can rent powerboats, go parasailing, join the crew of a pirate ship and take a kayak tour of the back bays. Private and party boat fishing tours are also available.
The Gardens is popular with many for its slow pace, huge beaches and winding, pedestrian-friendly streets. The Riviera, stretching from 16th to 23rd streets along Great Egg Harbor Bay, is a boater’s paradise with many Mediterranean-style homes set right on inland lagoons. The Central neighborhood is bustling with businesses both downtown and on the boardwalk, while the Northend contains many of the island’s historic homes. The Southend is narrow with fewer homes and room to stretch out, while Merion Park and OC Home feature wetlands and wildlife along with wonderful sunset views. The Goldcoast has some of the best beachfront homes on the island, set behind a mighty system of dunes for protection.
– By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff
