Contrary to popular belief, the ill-fated members of the infamous “Lost Colony” were not the first Europeans to set foot on Roanoke Island soil.  In fact, the first to landfall here were far less interested in putting down roots and making a go on land.  No, they kept moving by sea in order to survive and succeed.

They were PIRATES.
            Decades before attempts at colonization, pirates roamed the waters surrounding Roanoke Island and took hiding and shelter in our bays.  Stede Bonnet and Blackbeard, among many others, used their intimate knowledge of our treacherous and ever-changing waters to sabotage their unsuspecting victims and raid their loot, often confiscating their ships as well.
            These days, the beautiful waters surrounding Roanoke Island are far, far friendlier.  For almost 450 years after that first, lost colony, life on land has been well established.  And life on Roanoke Island is very good.
            Consider the new and stylish neighborhood of Cedar Bay.  Located less than a mile from the town docks in bustling downtown Manteo, and just around the corner from a state-maintained boat launch, 42 lucky families at Cedar Bay can live out their personal pirating dreams by exploring the same waters as Blackbeard aboard their own vessels.
            Back on land, residents of Cedar Bay will enjoy low country, Charleston-style architecture with all of the modern amenities one would expect in quality new construction.  Three home and lot packages are available, each with 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 or 3 baths:  The Southside Cottage, The Ethan, The Radcliffe, prices starting at $249,000. 
            The neighborhood features a private soundfront community boardwalk through the marsh, a future 10-acre park adjacent to the property, sidewalks, streetlamps, off-street parking and more in a quiet, serene setting that belies its proximity to shopping, dining and entertainment.  All one could need is a bike ride away, including schools!
            It’s true, times have changed in and around Roanoke Island since the days when plunderers and pillagers visited.  But much has remained the same – it’s still a slower, simpler, fuller life than most other places.  Visit www.cedarbaync.com to get a taste of the good life, at a good price.