21 Live Oak Rd, Ocracoke, NC 27960

The National Register of Historic Places has the original building date of Purple Martin estimated at 1910. This 3 bedroom/3 bath historic island home rich with Ocracoke charm of yesteryear has beautiful views of the Ocracoke Lighthouse! Ideal location; strolling distance to Springer's Point Nature Preserve for a day of sunbathing, frolicking in calmer waters, kayaking or beachcombing. Interior includes bead board walls and ceilings, wood floors, original staircase and banister, plenty of windows for natural light, large eat-in kitchen with built in buffet for large gatherings, tiled kitchen bar with stools for extra seating, utility room, gracious living room, open sun deck off the owners ensuite (w/updated bathroom) and a convenient locked second floor room currently used for owner's personal items but could make a nice den/office area, central heat /ac and ceiling fans. Exterior amenties include a huge furnished front screened porch with ceiling fans and access to the kitchen for easy entertaining, nice grassed yard with mature trees, outdoor shower, a ramp from the parking area to screened porch, a rooftop deck with spectacular views of the lighthouse and Pamlico Sound. For the owner or renter looking for unhindered access Purple Martin has a ramp for access to the first floor and an elevator to the second floor.