*** ICONIC WATERFRONT LOCATION * 144 BAY ROAD, OCEAN CITY, NJ *** Welcome to 144 Bay Road, one of Ocean City's most coveted open bayfront locations, ideally situated near the Ocean City Yacht Club and Whale Tail Lagoon with panoramic Great Egg Harbor Bay views, spectacular sunsets, exceptional boating access, and a front-row seat to Night in Venice festivities. This extraordinary 4-bedroom, 3-bath luxury waterfront residence blends timeless Hamptons elegance with the relaxed sophistication of Saint Barts. A charming clam shell-infused tiled walkway welcomes you to a home designed for luxury coastal living and waterfront entertaining, with plenty of room to add a pool. Boating enthusiasts will appreciate the newer 2022 bulkhead, approval for a 50-foot pier and 14-foot beam boat lift, dock, and direct deep-water access for boating, fishing, and offshore adventures. Expansive Ipe hardwood decking, covered porch, custom fencing, motorized interior blinds, motorized exterior screens, motorized aluminum shutters, and a bayfront second-floor awning create seamless indoor-outdoor living while offering breathtaking views of passing boats and sailboats. Exceptional craftsmanship continues inside with vintage oak hardwood flooring, custom solid oak doors, Andersen windows and sliders, Velux skylights, and premium finishes throughout. The gourmet chef's kitchen features Sub-Zero refrigeration, Wolf induction cooktop and oven, Miele dishwasher, Corian countertops and backsplash, and premium Blum Servo-Drive cabinetry. The stunning bayfront primary suite offers sweeping water views and a spa-inspired bath with heated floors, Dornbracht fixtures, and a Bain Ultra illuminated air tub. Additional amenities include a natural gas fireplace in the second-floor family room, three-zone HVAC, rooftop Kohler 14,000-watt natural gas generator, Noritz tankless water heater, second-floor laundry with gas dryer, security system, garage storage loft, and full sprinkler system. This rare Ocean City NJ open bayfront property combines premier location, deep-water boating access, luxury finishes, extraordinary craftsmanship, and spectacular waterfront living in one of the island's most iconic settings. Your key to the sea awaits schedule your private showing today.