22 laughing gull

Nestled into a quiet cul-de-sac, this five bedroom, 3.5 bath charmer welcomes you and encourages you to slow down, relax and breathe in briny breezes on its wide front deck or deep covered front porch. Inside, the comfortable living space-flanked by bright windows and French doors-boasts a high ceiling, warm hardwoods and is anchored by a fireplace. To the right, the kitchen gleams with a custom ocean-toned Spanish tiled backsplash. Chefs will appreciate the stainless appliances, double sink, butcher-block counters, breakfast bar and plentiful storage; plus it's convenient to the nearby washer and dryer. Beyond, the natural-light-filled dining area's whitewashed walls and elegant table provide a stately spot for dining. However, if you prefer alfresco, go through the sliding door to the waterside house-length screen porch where you can enjoy meals accompanied by the sound of waves breaking on South Beach. Back inside, the other end of this level houses the generous King Master suite featuring private egress to the screen porch, his and her closets and a pampering Master Bath with both a glassed shower and a jetted sunken tub. This floor also has a half bath. Up the wainscoted stairway are three family-friendly bedrooms. Behind pocket doors, the first is equipped with a daybed surrounded by windows. Across the hall are vaulted Twin and Queen bedrooms-each granting sparkling seascape views, access to the home's top sundeck and sharing a Jack-and-Jill bath. For those craving more privacy, there is an additional 645 sq/ft two story crofter-just off the first level's screen porch-grants it by tendering its own sitting, wet bar, wine cooler and microwave. Up its stairs, the cozy Queen loft wows with Atlantic vistas, a private balcony. Accented with nautical touches and offering a ''pirate ship playscape'' in the fenced yard, two 4-passenger golf carts and an ideal, central Island location, this beauty could make your dream of BHI ownership come true