MANTEO, N.C. (October 2008) - The distinctly historic look and furnishings of the model home/sales center of the Marshes Light waterfront development has earned a special award during this month's 16th Annual Outer Banks Parade of Homes.

The four-bedroom, two-story home at 326 Fernando Street is in the historic district of Manteo and was built according to "The Manteo Way of Building" guidelines to conform to Roanoke Island architectural traditions.

The home won the Judge's Special Feature Award for "Period Detail". This 2,700 square-foot, two full-bath home's design is described as a "country coastal farmhouse." It was designed to blend with the old-town feel of Manteo, including the use of beadboard wainscoting, reclaimed woods floors, tall ceilings, paneled doors, glass doorknobs and other vintage hardware. The beautifully appointed interior blends modern amenities and furnishings with the historic design and appearance.

The home was built by local builder Steve Daniels of Renaissance Construction.

"We're proud that the Parade judges recognized how this beautifully designed and decorated home was conceived to blend with the historic feel of Manteo and the waterfront here," said Lee Whitley, director of marketing and sales for Marshes Light. The Marshes Light waterfront community is made up of single family home sites as well as two and three-bedroom marina villas and townhouse flats above retail space designed to carefully blend with the coastal traditions of Roanoke Island. Connected to downtown Manteo by a waterfront boardwalk, Marshes Light also features a beautiful new marina on Shallowbag Bay.

The Marshes Light house was one of five homes on Roanoke Island that were included in this year's Parade held earlier this month. The Parade included 32 homes all the way from Corolla to Hatteras. The event was sponsored by the Outer Banks Homebuilders Association and included homes from 27 of the builder members. A portion of the ticket proceeds for the event went to the Association's Charitable Fund and the Outer Banks Food Pantry.

For more information about the Marshes Light model home or to arrange a tour of the professionally decorated home or the Marshes Light community, visit marsheslight.ndgcommunications.com or call 1-888-319-3557.