Welcome to paradise! This stunning open concept, side-by-side duplex two-family property located in the placid, private beach community, Arverne By The Sea, will take your breath away. This 2-bedroom, 2-full bathroom over 1 bedroom, 1 full bathroom home has custom features galore including a unit A layout and square footage that allows it to be easily converted to a 3-bedroom with one of the bedrooms being on the first floor. See for yourself the two-level first floor unit, central A/C and central heat all throughout, tankless water heater, extended kitchen (that is larger than most kitchens in this beach community), no seam, Italian marble countertops, under cabinet kitchen lighting, stainless steel appliances including Capital, commercial grade, six-burner stove, Fisher and Paykel two-drawer dishwasher, soft- and self-closing pull-out kitchen drawers, internationally imported backsplash, Google Nest thermostat, durable white oak hardwood floors, two hidden, under stair pantries with abundant storage, closets with raised ceilings and recessed lighting, attic with electricity and ample storage, custom shades and plantation shutters (staying in property), brushed nickel door knobs and hinges, dimmer switches all throughout with snap outlets (no screws for a cleaner aesthetic) and serene ocean views from top floor unit B. The outdoor space is a horticulturalist's heaven replete with perennial black-eyed Susans, hydrangeas, irises and roses to mention a few. If you have or want to cultivate a green thumb, this is the perfect setting. A one-car garage with loft and deeded parking space plus abundance of street parking make welcoming visitors a cinch-after all, you'll want to show off your new home to everyone! Smell the sea as it drifts through your windows or stroll down to the newly constructed Rockaway Beach boardwalk. Stop to grab a bite at one of the boardwalk's hip restaurants or take a quick jog or bike ride along stretch-better yet, sprawl out on the beach & bury your feet in the sand in the warmer months or bring a blanket and relax while watching the sun set in the cooler months. Proven convenience: Local buses & express bus directly to Manhattan just 1 block away, local buses less than one block away, Stop & Shop Supermarket 4 blocks away, YMCA 3 blocks away, A train 5 blocks away, JFK Airport a short drive away, NYC Ferry into Manhattan very close by as well as waterfront restaurants all along this luxurious, highly sought-after private beach community make the excitement of being the new owner palpable! Current owners are also receiving a tax abatement that is transferable to the new owner. Also, free tolls on Cross Bay Bridge for Rockaway residents!