OCEAN CITY — Wake up each day looking out over Great Egg Harbor Bay from bed in the spacious Marina Mews condominium at 1128 Bay Ave., Unit 14.
The complex has about 32 units and a swimming pool, as well as a bayfront boardwalk and dock with assigned boat slips. From Bay Avenue, there’s a private drive-through entrance, making it secluded from the rest of the island while being right in the heart of the action.
“Seize the rare opportunity for luxurious bayfront living with this immaculate condo,” listing agent Jenna Whitney said.
Nestled on the top floor with the best view, the 1,584-square-foot home features three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Atop the stairs, the waterfront deck stretches across the width of the home, offering access from the living room and primary bedroom. A striped awning spreads across the deck, providing shade until the sun goes down, lighting up the sky in a spectacular display.
“The true gem of this home lies in its expansive balcony, stretching across the width of the front, where unobstructed views of Great Egg Harbor Bay await,” Whitney said. “Witness boats glide by and marvel at stunning sunsets through the floor-to-ceiling windows, creating an ambiance of serenity and relaxation.”
It’s a Night in Venice fan’s dream home.
The door opens onto the light and bright great room, where the wide-plank engineered hardwood flooring accentuates the living space. Three glass panels with a sliding door offer an unobstructed view of the bay and Cowpens Island, where wading waterfowl stop for lunch just across the way.
The large sitting area to the right includes a sofa and two armchairs arranged around a wall-mounted television. The new shiplap along the kitchen and several new doors hint at a nautical theme without overdoing it.
A welcoming bar area separating the living room and dining area from the kitchen is straight ahead, offering four stools for a quick snack or overflow dining. It also opens the cooking area up to the rest of the space, providing natural light and a view for the cook.
On the left, a glass-topped table with high-backed wicker chairs is just steps away from the kitchen, which has stainless-steel appliances, white wood cabinets and granite countertops with a subway tile backsplash. Part of recent renovations included the creation of a pantry in the kitchen, which now has handsome frosted-glass wood doors.
A hallway off the kitchen, which is also accessible from the living room, leads to the bedrooms — all of which are nice but one of which is extraordinary.
The primary bedroom is alongside the living room and has its own bay view and sliding glass door opening onto the deck. The bed is situated facing the bay so that it’s the first thing seen each morning.
The carpeted room also has a fancy new pocket entry door and a barn door to the private bath. This bathroom and the other off the hall were both recently upgraded with tile flooring and granite-topped vanities.
Continuing toward the back, the hall leads to the second bathroom and two guest bedrooms.
Ocean City is one of the most popular shore resorts on the East Coast, featuring a 2.5-mile-long oceanfront boardwalk filled with hundreds of shopping, dining and entertainment venues, as well as miles and miles of pristine beaches. There also is an award-winning downtown business district centered on Asbury Avenue and a watersports district around Third Street on Bay Avenue.
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.
Stretching along Great Egg Harbor Bay, the aptly named Bay Area follows Bay Avenue from North Street to 16th Street. This area is particularly appealing to watersport enthusiasts. With marinas, personal watercraft, sailing, parasailing and a new water park, the Bay Area caters to those who love to live their life on the water.
“Ocean City’s vibrant community, beautiful beaches and a busy boardwalk offer a year-round blend of relaxation and recreation, making it the perfect place to call home for those seeking the quintessential bayfront lifestyle,” Whitney said, noting the home is being sold partially furnished.
It includes a private, assigned two-car garage and a boat slip, as well as two kayaks and a standup paddleboard.
