Viewing Listing MLS# 1406920

Here is a home that captures your attention with gorgeous detail, unique space, and an overall simple elegance. For those whose high expectations demand a home that reflects the lush design and surroundings of this meticulous gated community, this custom home will not disappoint. The traditional lines of the exterior are a quiet backdrop for the not-quite-traditional interior, where each step inside reveals more of its uniqueness, not the least of which is the 2-story family room with stunning floor-to-ceiling windows that incorporate the landscaping in the room's interior. It is just the beginning of the dramatic design to be found at every turn: graceful staircases at the front and rear of the house, a second-story gallery with curving banisters and expansive pond views, a fireplace to be enjoyed from two rooms, the choice of having your owner's suite & sitting room on the first or second floor, a fully-outfitted gourmet kitchen and butler's pantry. And then there are the efficiency and function that make it as livable as it is beautiful. For example, there is a separate entrance to the large guest suite above the garage which makes for an attractive benefit for family, visitors, and nannies alike. There are formal and informal spaces for all types of activities, and, most importantly, spacious rooms and a wonderful flow from room to room. It will be easy to imagine hosting those casual dinners where, with a fabulous gourmet kitchen as the setting, everyone will start the evening at their own ""cooking station"", move on to dinner in the adjacent open casual dining area, and then top the evening off in the keeping room with coffee and dessert by the fireplace or on the deck catching the pond breezes. For more formal occasions, step through the well-appointed butler's pantry to the dining room, and enjoy the post-dinner treats in the dramatic family room. And, of course, with strategically-placed lighting throughout, a soft glow will infuse every evening. When privacy is needed, there are any number of rooms that fill the bill on the first floor are the office/living room, an office nook off the keeping room, the keeping room itself, or retire to one of the 2 lavish owner's suites where the sitting room will be irresistible when a good book and a cup of tea are the perfect escape from life's hectic pace. These are just a few of the unique characteristics of this extraordinary home - a complete list of features, custom details, and listing preparation can be accessed at the end of the photo gallery. Whether it is to work, play, study, or relax, all can be done effortlessly in this extraordinary home. With such a well thought out design and with the Wando River, boat launch & crabbing dock a 5-minute walk away, it is not only a home for all seasons, it is the ultimate haven. (Estimated taxes at 4% property tax assessment based on 2013 rates approx.$3300) Seller will provide AHS Home Warranty for Buyer at closing