OCEAN CITY — Options abound for the modern duplex at 871-873 Brighton Place, just a block away from the beach in the Northend section of America’s Greatest Family Resort.
Consisting of two units, the property is a combined 4,100 square feet with nine bedrooms, five bathrooms and two powder rooms. But perhaps the best part of each is the wrap-around covered porch offering a fantastic view of the Atlantic Ocean along with a cooling sea breeze and easy access to everything that makes Ocean City a wonderful place to live and play.
“This prime corner property offers a luxurious and unparalleled coastal living experience. Boasting a remarkable blend of elegant design, thoughtful appointments and modern amenities, the duplex presents a chance to own a slice of paradise in one of Ocean City’s most sought-after locations,” listing agent Gray Haenn said. “With a seamless fusion of comfort and style, this residence features gas heating, central air conditioning, a gas fireplace and an attached garage.”
Built in 2005, 871 Brighton is 1,500 square feet with four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a powder room, while 873 Brighton is 2,600 square feet with five bedrooms, three bathrooms and a powder room. The top-floor primary suite includes a living room and kitchenette.
“The charm of the corner is captured perfectly by the wrap-around covered porch adorned with graceful awnings — an idyllic spot to savor the coastal breeze and unwind,” Haenn said.
Featuring tan cedar-impression siding with white trim and three wrap-around porches with awnings, the duplex features grassy front and side yards. Mulched beds with evergreen shrubs line the home on two sides.
There are two one-car attached garages — one off Brighton Place and the other off Corinthian Avenue — as well as space for a car on the concrete parking pad.
Beach showers and storage space are on the ground floor, where the elevator — which provides access to every level in both units — opens off the wide hallway.
Each unit has a spacious, comfortable living room with wood flooring and a gas fireplace, along with a tiled, eat-in kitchen where an island serves as the table with enough room for eight chairs.
Abundant solid-wood cabinets and stainless-steel appliances create a kitchen worthy of a chef.
The lower unit has a set of stairs rising to a second level where there are three bedrooms and a shared bathroom at one end and the primary suite with a private bath on the ocean side, providing the best view and direct access to the porch.
“The main level beckons with a tastefully furnished living room enhanced by a gas fireplace, a dining area for shared meals and a fully equipped kitchen that caters to your culinary aspirations,” Haenn said.
The second unit, on the third and fourth floors, offers a distinctive dual-level retreat. It’s exactly like the first unit with the exception of the fifth bedroom, which includes a kitchenette and private porch.
“The pinnacle of this coastal masterpiece is the third-level master suite, an oasis of tranquility and refinement. This private haven is complemented by an adjoining living area, creating a space that is both harmonious and versatile,” Haenn said. “This is the ultimate sanctuary — a retreat destined for cherished moments and cherished guests.”
The property’s location, a block from the beach, says a lot about it but falls far short of saying everything. Sure, the beach and ocean are just a clam shell’s toss away, but even closer is the island’s world-famous boardwalk.
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 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.
The Northend contains many of the island’s historic homes. It’s heavily residential but there are many mom-and-pop shops and corner cafes that are traditional stops for families for generations.
Extending from North Street to Sixth Street, the Northend is an eclectic blend of single-family, duplex and triplex properties. The boardwalk begins its 2½-mile span here.
Top hot spots nearby include Brown’s Restaurant and Oves Beach Grill.
The 14-story Gardens Plaza, the tallest structure on the island, sits on the Boardwalk in the very center of the Northend. In addition, it contains the Historic District, from Third to Eighth streets and Ocean Avenue to Central Avenue. Designated as such by Ocean City’s Historic Preservation Commission, the district seeks to maintain the look and feel of classic island architecture.
