OCEAN CITY — Coffered ceilings, shiplap accent walls, multiple decks and stacked stone foundation skirting are just a few of the stunning features of this condominium at 3728 Wesley Ave. in the South End neighborhood of America’s largest family resort.
“This amazing home has everything you could want,” said real estate agent Cliff Montgomery, noting that although the house is 14 years old, it looks like new.
With five bedrooms and five bathrooms, each with its own private deck, and a spacious living room with stunning ocean views, this home is perfect for a beachside getaway for a large family or group of friends.
With its grey cedar shingle siding and roof, this beautiful home stands out among its neighbors.
Off the road, where the streets are little more than traffic-free alleys in this part of the island, the home has parking for two cars in a concrete parking spot outside the oversized two-car garage.
The quality of the craftsmanship and materials is immediately apparent in the stacked stone foundation that curves around the perimeter of the home and the square pillars on either side of the garage door.
A concrete walkway continues to the north side where a small patio provides access to the garage and front door of the home which has a keypad lock.
Inside, the quality continues in the five-foot-tall paneling in the tiled foyer, where the elevator begins its three-stop journey.
Round the corner to the left is the fabulous Cabana Room with doors that open onto a shaded lanai overlooking the beach, wide plank flooring, a sectional sofa, shiplap walls and a full bathroom with a barn door that hides a closet.
Returning to the entrance hall, a wooden staircase winds its way gently up to the second floor along a wall of windows, creating a light and bright space that hints at what’s to come.
Upstairs there are three well appointed bedrooms, the first of which offers beautiful views without having to leave bed.
Like the other bedrooms, it features 8-foot-tall solid-core wood doors with faux-glass knobs, black hardware, and 9-foot ceilings. Unlike the other bedrooms, this one has sweeping ocean views, a gas fireplace, and a king-size bed beneath a coffered ceiling.
There’s also a walk-in closet and a full bathroom with two sinks. A deep, flush-bottom freestanding tub is adjacent to a step-in tile shower. Double sliding glass doors open onto a private waterfront deck.
Moving towards the back of the home, there are two more bedrooms connected by a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. As mentioned, each bedroom has its own private deck, but the back bedroom has multiple windows that let in plenty of light.
This level also has a laundry room with a full size washer and dryer, cabinetry and a stainless steel sink.
Another winding staircase leads to a great room with a dining area to the right, a kitchen in the middle and a living room facing the beach.
The kitchen, which could be called a galley if it weren’t so cramped, has marble countertops that create bar stool seating on the living room side, Goebel cabinetry with soft-close doors and drawers, and a mini-tile backsplash.
Thermador appliances include a six-burner range/oven with hood, side-by-side refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher and wall-mounted microwave.
Beneath a high cathedral ceiling with a lighthouse cupola and offering panoramic views of the beach and ocean, the living room features sectional sofas arranged around a gas fireplace and a TV on the shiplap wall above. Double glass sliding doors lead to a sun porch.
Continuing towards the rear of the house, the final two bedrooms are identical to the bedroom below.
Another flight of stairs takes you to the top floor, where a rooftop deck offers 360-degree views of the island.
Ocean City is one of the East Coast’s most popular coastal resorts, featuring a 2.5-mile oceanfront promenade with hundreds of shopping, dining and entertainment options, miles of beautiful beaches, an award-winning downtown business district centered around Asbury Avenue and a watersports district around 3rd Street at Bay Avenue.
The fantastic location goes beyond the beachfront and bayside of this eight-mile-long island, which also boasts 10 distinct neighborhoods, each with its own character.
This seaside resort’s biggest draw is its beach and promenade, 2.5 miles of waterfront entertainment, restaurants, thrill rides and souvenir shops, but the island has much more to offer.
The award-winning downtown stretches from 6th to 14th Streets along Bay Avenue and into other nearby streets, and is home to over 100 shops and cafes. Around 3rd Street on Bay Avenue, there’s also a popular watersports district, where the brave can rent motorboats, go parasailing, join a pirate crew or take a kayak tour in the Back Bay. Private and party boat fishing tours are also available.
The South End neighborhood, from 34th to 59th Streets, is smaller and has fewer homes and businesses than the island’s center, making it a great place to get away.
Everything you need for a beach vacation can be found in the 34th Street business district and among the nearby independent shops.
The Garden State Parkway is accessible just across the bridge in the Upper Township, so there’s no need to walk through downtown, and all of the attractions that make Ocean City America’s premier family resort are just a few miles away on foot or by bike.
The property is listed for sale by Cliff Montgomery of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Realtors for $4,749,000. For more information or to schedule an appointment to view this amazing home, please call (215) 431-5042 or email clifford.montgomery@foxroach.com.
– Craig D. Schenck/Sentinel Staff
