SOUNDSIDE Salvo — Wind Over Waves — How would you define the beautiful life? If it involves surrounding yourself with family and friends in beautiful, relaxing surroundings; experiencing nature’s presence from morning to night; and appreciating moments of mindfulness to take it all in, then LA BELLA VITA is where you need to be. Located in an upscale community of gracious homes that share a 100-foot pier and boat ramp on Pamlico Sound, this five-bedroom/four-bathroom home appeals to everyone’s idea of a dream vacation. The sound and its draw for kiteboarders and windsurfers is effortlessly within reach. Here, the beautiful life is exactly what you make of it.

The body of water that will surely appeal to everyone is the large in-ground pool. Surrounded by an expansive, furnished patio and anchored by a covered tiki bar, the pool area is an oasis of pure relaxation. There’s a gas grill to cook up lunch and a sheltered eight-person hot tub to soothe tired muscles. Just inside off the pool deck is a game room featuring a foosball table and shuffleboard to unleash everyone’s competitive spirit. The room also has a Wi-Fi-enabled HDTV, a refrigerator to keep cold drinks at the ready, as well as a sink and microwave. Completing this level is a bedroom suite featuring a large pyramid bunk bed, a convertible futon and a full bath.

Three spacious suites, two full baths, and a laundry area occupy the second level. Each suite has private access to the wraparound covered deck revealing the gorgeous display of nature that is Pamlico Sound. The last bedroom, a king suite with a full bath, is located on the third level. All of the bedrooms feature flat screen TVs.

In the third-level great room, an abundance of natural light fills a living room space that offers plenty of comfy seating for game night or TV watching on the large flat screen TV. The dining area features a 10-seat table, and the large, well-equipped kitchen sports all new appliances and counters with more seating for overflow feasts with friends. Enjoy the views and breezes that stream in from abundant windows and from the furnished decks or take that feeling to the next level — quite literally — by ascending the spiral staircase to a secluded loft area — the perfect place to enjoy some privacy with a good book, quiet TV time or the indescribable sound to ocean views.

LA BELLA VITA is dog friendly, so your four-legged friends can experience the good life, too. Book it to experience it today.