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| Whalehead Club - Corolla Located at the Corolla Heritage Park in Corolla Light, the Whalehead Club has lots of things for your family to do. Call ahead and book 252-452-9040 Beach Jeeps of Corolla 1210 Ocean Trail Corolla, NC 27927 252-453-6141 A self guided Jeep 4 wheeling safari that is truly a unique experience. Currituck Beach Lighthouse A day-trip to the north of the Outer Banks is the village of Corolla, located 15 miles north of Duck. There, on December 1, 1875 the beacon of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse filled the remaining "dark spot" on the North Carolina coast between Cape Henry light to the north and Bodie Island to the south. Fee charged 252-453-4939 |
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Two women were in Ocean Sands, Corolla. They were walking around the lake on their way to the beach when a frog called out to them and said: “Help me, ladies! I am a real estate broker who, through a curse, has been transformed into a frog. If one of you will kiss me, I’ll be returned to my former state!” One woman grabbed the frog, and stuffed it inside her purse. The other woman said, “Didn’t you hear him? If you kiss him, he’ll turn into a real estate broker!” The second woman replied, “Sure, but these days a talking frog is worth more than a real estate broker!” author unknown |
| Whalehead Club - Corolla |
In 1922 a Northern Industrialist Edward Collings Knight, Jr and his bride
Marie Louise LeBel took up winter residency in their newly acquired
Lighthouse Club and began construction of a 21,000 sq.ft. private
residence. Three years and $385,000 later Edward and Marie Louise
moved into their "cottage" on the sound. It was unlike any structure that
local folks had ever seen or even imagined.
The home was abandoned and sat empty for 25 years until Currituck
County purchased the property. The county has painstakingly restored
the property to how it looked in 1925.
Now when you visit you can enjoy the Art Nouveau architecture, Tiffany
lighting fixtures, copper shingled roof, yellow exterior and five stately
chimneys. The property has seen hurricanes and northeasters, witnessed
a series of owners, and entertained hundreds of visitors from 1925 to
1970.
In 1940, the second owner, Ray T. Adams, renamed his new investment,
the Whalehead Club, leasing it to the U.S. Coast Guard during World
War II and entertaining guests and waterfowl enthusiasts when the war
was over. In 1992, Currituck County purchased the badly deteriorated
Whalehead Club in the interest of historic preservation and has spent
$35M in restoration.
Marie Louise LeBel took up winter residency in their newly acquired
Lighthouse Club and began construction of a 21,000 sq.ft. private
residence. Three years and $385,000 later Edward and Marie Louise
moved into their "cottage" on the sound. It was unlike any structure that
local folks had ever seen or even imagined.
The home was abandoned and sat empty for 25 years until Currituck
County purchased the property. The county has painstakingly restored
the property to how it looked in 1925.
Now when you visit you can enjoy the Art Nouveau architecture, Tiffany
lighting fixtures, copper shingled roof, yellow exterior and five stately
chimneys. The property has seen hurricanes and northeasters, witnessed
a series of owners, and entertained hundreds of visitors from 1925 to
1970.
In 1940, the second owner, Ray T. Adams, renamed his new investment,
the Whalehead Club, leasing it to the U.S. Coast Guard during World
War II and entertaining guests and waterfowl enthusiasts when the war
was over. In 1992, Currituck County purchased the badly deteriorated
Whalehead Club in the interest of historic preservation and has spent
$35M in restoration.
| Market Update Q1 2009 |
Avoiding the Crowds
The Outer Banks is a wonderful place that, because of it's design and
type of lodging offered (no high rises), doesn't attract the massive
crowds you expect from other beaches. However, single lane roads will
cause some backups on check-in days during certain times - especially
if you are traveling Northbound to ...
Southern Shores, Duck and Corolla. However, if you follow some
simple rules, you can avoid a lot of hassles and significantly reduce your
travel time:
1. Consider a Sunday to Sunday rental (versus Saturday to Saturday).
The check ins are lighter on Sunday.
2. Consider arriving early or late. If you arrive to coincide when your
rental becomes available, you should expect a bit of travel delay as you
move down the road to your rental.
3. A good idea for check-in, is to arrive early (before 1pm), and spend
some time in a restaurant, at the beach or other destination. Go play
Putt-putt or enjoy a movie (if the weather isn't cooperating). This will
enable you to get where you need to go. You can then check-in at
your designated time without sitting in traffic.
4. Consider checking out early (before 7am) or later (leaving and then
going and doing something while you wait for traffic to subside.
If you are used to going to bigger beaches, our traffic is minor.
However, following these tips may make your travel more enjoyable.
author John P www.myOBXplanner.com
The Outer Banks is a wonderful place that, because of it's design and
type of lodging offered (no high rises), doesn't attract the massive
crowds you expect from other beaches. However, single lane roads will
cause some backups on check-in days during certain times - especially
if you are traveling Northbound to ...
Southern Shores, Duck and Corolla. However, if you follow some
simple rules, you can avoid a lot of hassles and significantly reduce your
travel time:
1. Consider a Sunday to Sunday rental (versus Saturday to Saturday).
The check ins are lighter on Sunday.
2. Consider arriving early or late. If you arrive to coincide when your
rental becomes available, you should expect a bit of travel delay as you
move down the road to your rental.
3. A good idea for check-in, is to arrive early (before 1pm), and spend
some time in a restaurant, at the beach or other destination. Go play
Putt-putt or enjoy a movie (if the weather isn't cooperating). This will
enable you to get where you need to go. You can then check-in at
your designated time without sitting in traffic.
4. Consider checking out early (before 7am) or later (leaving and then
going and doing something while you wait for traffic to subside.
If you are used to going to bigger beaches, our traffic is minor.
However, following these tips may make your travel more enjoyable.
author John P www.myOBXplanner.com
| Real Estate tips... did you know? If you ask a Real Estate Agent about a listing, they actually represent the seller. However, if you ask them to be your Buyer’s agent (even for a day) – then they represent your interests. There are 3 types of Agent; a Buyer’s agent – who represents the buyer, a Seller’s agent – who represents the Seller, and a Dual Agent who represents both a Buyer and Seller. A Dual Agency is also created when your Buyer’s agent is showing you a listing from their own firm. When in doubt ask !!! |
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| Click house for more info Sound and Harbor views Close to historic Manteo |
| OBX smile Follow the link below to a few OBX jokes. Hopefully they will make you smile. If you smile when no one else is around, you really mean it. -- Andy Rooney |
| When on the Outer Banks you need to visit the Whalehead Club at Currituck Heritage Park in Corolla. |
Ready for fun while you're on Vacation on the Outer Banks ?? Check out this site www.myOBXplanner.com |
Click on OBX Community Overview to get a complete guide of Outer Banks Areas including Do's and don'ts of buying properties on the Outer Banks |
| 54668 $1,725,000 The Currituck Club Sound Front, Corolla Savor the Views from this Sound front Home! |
| 56280 $425k 202 N Bay Club Dr, Manteo Condo Shallow Bag Bay 4 beds = 3 + Bonus room Former model home, excellent condition. |
| 60584 $499,000 547 Magnolia Court, Corolla Magnolia Bay - golf community 3 beds 3 baths Pool & Hot Tub, nice location |
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| 60581 $529,000 1021 Creek Road, Kitty Hawk Martins Point Creek Front... great water views |
| 60578 $180,000 730 Hunt Club Drive, Corolla The Currituck Club - golf community |
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OBX Clam Chowder
Approx 20 minutes to prepare and 45+min to cook
· 1/2 pound diced bacon
· 1 cup chopped leeks
· 1 cup chopped onion
· 1/2 cup chopped celery
· 1 carrot diced
· 3 bay leaves
· 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
· 1/2 cup flour
· 1 pound white potatoes, peeled and diced
· 4 cups clam juice
· 2 cups heavy cream
· 2 pounds little neck clams - chopped
· 2 Tablespoons finely chopped parsley
· Salt and pepper to taste (large pinch of salt and about same of pepper)
Cook chopped bacon in large saucepan over medium heat until crispy. Add leeks, onions, celery, and
carrots. Sauté for 2-3 min. Stir in the flour.
Add potatoes and clam juice. Bring to boil and reduce to a simmer. Add the bay leaves and thyme.
Simmer until the potatoes are cooked 10-12min.
Add the clams and simmer for 2 minutes.
Add the heavy cream and bring back to simmer. Stir in the parsley.
Taste and re-season if needed.
Serve.
Approx 20 minutes to prepare and 45+min to cook
· 1/2 pound diced bacon
· 1 cup chopped leeks
· 1 cup chopped onion
· 1/2 cup chopped celery
· 1 carrot diced
· 3 bay leaves
· 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
· 1/2 cup flour
· 1 pound white potatoes, peeled and diced
· 4 cups clam juice
· 2 cups heavy cream
· 2 pounds little neck clams - chopped
· 2 Tablespoons finely chopped parsley
· Salt and pepper to taste (large pinch of salt and about same of pepper)
Cook chopped bacon in large saucepan over medium heat until crispy. Add leeks, onions, celery, and
carrots. Sauté for 2-3 min. Stir in the flour.
Add potatoes and clam juice. Bring to boil and reduce to a simmer. Add the bay leaves and thyme.
Simmer until the potatoes are cooked 10-12min.
Add the clams and simmer for 2 minutes.
Add the heavy cream and bring back to simmer. Stir in the parsley.
Taste and re-season if needed.
Serve.