40 THE COASTAL BEND MAGAZINE • Late Spring 2019 TheCoastalBend.com Coastal Bend Home ing fireplace is topped with framed decorative tile that rises to the top. Cathedral windows let in ample natural light and the modern, open kitchen layout creates an ideal setting for gatherings. Upstairs, twin bedroom are located on opposing sides of the house, each with its own private, balcony overlooking the backyard and pool area. An open loft connects the bedrooms and wraps around to the front of the house, providing an ideal den or kids play space. The long front bal- cony of the main house is the property’s most appealing feature, and provides a direct, unobstructed view of the southeast sunrise over Corpus Christi Bay. A buyer with an eye that can see through the home’s state of disrepair, can easily see the potential for Ocean Sloth to reach a level of new-found glory—but it will take work, money and patience. With an interior that is largely functional and totally liveable, the first attention to the property will be on the outside.