132 Bluegill Circle, Edenton

Canal-front living in Cape Colony! Cedar-shake-style vinyl siding gives this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home a cottage feel without the upkeep of real wood. The canal connects to open water. A bridge downstream keeps it best for kayaks, canoes and small boats, so it's an easy place to paddle or fish right from the backyard. Inside, the open floor plan joins the kitchen, dining area and living room under a coffered ceiling. A brick fireplace anchors the living room, and French doors open to a 169 sq ft screened porch with views of the water. The bathroom sits between the two bedrooms, with a door into each, so both bedrooms get easy access. There's also a separate laundry room. Cape Colony's soundfront recreation area adds even more to enjoy: a park, a clubhouse, a sandy beach on the Albemarle Sound, picnic areas and a playground. You get quiet waterfront living just minutes from historic downtown Edenton.