8.8 private acres in Kitty Hawk Village!

8.8 private acres in Kitty Hawk Village with a Vintage 1940 Oceanfront original four bedroom -two bath that was moved to this property in 1991. This home is very solid with T&G Juniper throughout , a brick fireplace and TONS of charm.

The lot has two nice ridges and the home did not get wet during Irene. There are fruit trees and two outbuildings with Power - one of them has two 220 outlets and is ready for your workshop pleasure. Be the first to make an appointment because this is a nice chunk of Kitty Hawk.

 Country style Living at the beach- Bring your horses, goats, chickens and settle in.

Events this week in the Outer Banks

Are you looking for things to do in the Outer Banks this week?  Here are some fun things going on around town for the week of July 22, 2012:

• Check out the 34th Annual Wright Kite Festival at the Wright Brothers National Memorial (Mile Post 8) in Kill Devil Hills.

• Duck Unplugged – This is a four week long singer/songwriter series.   These concerts are on Tuesday’s starting at 6:00 p.m.  

• The Lost Colony - the Lost Colony’s 75th anniversary season is currently running and plays through Aug. 23, 2012 at Manteo’s Waterside Theater. 

• Elizabethan Gardens Family Fun Scavenger Hunt – Have fun with the whole family on Wednesdays by participating in a garden scavenger hunt. 

• Crab, Kayak and Cook -  Start with a kayaking tour, then head on over to Coastal Provisions for a private crab cooking demonstration and enjoy a delicious feast!

• Duck Summer Music Series - This popular evening concert series features some of the area's best known musical acts.   

• Scarborough Faire Days - Food, Art, Imagination, Recreation & Entertainment for the entire family in the heart of Duck

There is so much to do in the Outer Banks, take some time to explore all the fun we have on the island!

Remembering Andy Griffith

Andy Griffith passed away from a heart attack July 3, 2012.  He was 86 years old and a longtime resident of North Carolina.  

He is best known for his role on “The Andy Griffith Show” and “Matlock”.  In the Outer Banks he was known for starting his career in the 1940’s with “The Lost Colony” before moving on to movies and television.

Andy Griffith was one of the founding members of The Outer Banks Community Foundation which was  “organized in October 1982 as a public charity to meet local needs in the Outer Banks area not ordinarily within the province of other charitable organizations, religious institutions, or government."

With the passing of Andy Griffith we have had Brad Paisley’s music video “Waitin on a Woman” resurface.



The video was filmed in the Outer Banks and contains scenery from Cape Hatteras and Nags Head as well as the Outlet Mall.

From an article in the LA Times Brad Paisley reminisces about how he reached out to him for the music video.  Paisley wrote a letter that said, “This song epitomizes your character as well as the values and things you celebrate, and I wonder if you wanted to be in a music video. 

Before they filmed the video the Paisley family came to spend the day with him and a friendship was formed.  While shooting the video Brad Paisley remembers the part when he goes to sit on the bench he said “Here comes this legendary actor and he sits down and says, ‘You waitin’ on a woman?’ I look over at him and I never in my life had a more surreal moment than that first take.”

They became friends and one time while Brad Paisley was putting on a concert in Virginia Beach he was able to brighten Andy’s day by setting up a jam session at Andy’s home for an afternoon since Andy had been sick.

Andy Griffith had a love of music throughout his life and even was a high school music teacher in Goldsboro, NC and the president of the University of North Carolinas Men’s Glee Club.  Through the years he sang in different roles and produced southern gospel albums as well as a Christmas album.

Later in life Andy kept to himself and valued his privacy.  He had a strong love for this area and was laid to rest on his beloved Roanoke Island.  We will miss you Andy!  

Exploring Corolla, NC

Corolla, NC is located on the northernmost reaches of North Carolina's Outer Banks and is located in Currituck County.  Corolla is a great place for a family vacation, weekend getaway or even year round living.  Getting to Corolla can be a challenge in the summer but well worth the drive.

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Corolla has beautiful beach homes and condos, restaurants, golf courses, a variety of shopping destinations and something for everyone to enjoy.  For people looking for a more remote home and experience you can rent a home on the 4wd beaches.  

While visiting Corolla you need to plan time to visit the Whalehead Club, Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education, and the Currituck Beach Lighthouse. 

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 No trip is complete without seeing the Corolla wild horses.   These Spanish wild mustangs roam free and survive in a coastal environment that used to be remote.  These horses are thought to have arrived approximately 500 years ago.   The only way to see the horses are in a 4wd vehicle and it is best to take a tour from one of the local companies as they know where to find the horses. 

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There are a variety of restaurants located in Corolla, from Seafood, Italian to barbecue.  Most restaurants you can eat in or even bring it back to your house to eat.    Corolla has two grocery stores and an ABC store so you can even prepare your own food if you don’t want to eat out.  Be warned if you travel off season you will find a lot of these restaurants are closed for the season and the grocery store has limited supplies.  

During the season Corolla has a movie theater and The Currituck Club hosts a comedy show and outdoor family movie night.  The Whalehead club offers daily events such as Wild Horse Days, 4^th of July Fireworks, and a concert series.  New this year will be a weekly Lighthouse 5k series starting July 11^th and going through August 1^st.   

Whatever you discover while visiting Corolla, you will make memories that last a lifetime which will have you returning year after year or looking for a place you can call home in Corolla, NC. 

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