This coastal homesite is located just 25 minutes from the quaint fishing town of Beaufort, NC. Established in 1713, Beaufort is the 4th oldest town in North Carolina, was voted ”America’s Coolest Small Town” by the readers of Budget Travel Magazine, and home to the North Carolina Maritime Museum, Duke University Marine Laboratory, the Rachel Carson Reserve, and many world class dining establishments. Enjoy a stroll along the boardwalk overlooking Taylor’s Creek, shopping in the historic downtown area, or boat rides to Shackleford Banks, while watching for dolphins and the wild horses that call this area home. It’s all in Beaufort, and all within easy reach of beautiful Merrimon Bay!