Viewing Listing MLS# 24019878

Seeking the exclusivity of a 55+ community but with a more relaxed, less congested feel? Discover you private oasis within Carillon, at 215 Bateaux Drive. Golf cart tours available with advance notice.Positioned in the highly coveted community of The Ponds, Carillon is a small enclave of just 56 homes. Offering unique floorplans, larger lots, and an appreciation for nature, homes here are adorned with mature trees, colorful landscaping, and wooded backyards. A desired setting for your life in the Lowcountry.215 Bateaux is a turn-key home offering 4-bedrooms, 3 full baths, a sunroom, and an oversized private upstairs bonus room.Designed as a private guest suite, the bonus room leads to the 4th bedroom and one of the homes 3 full bathrooms. Large in size, it spans almost the same width as the downstairs kitchen and living room. Whether hosting guests, watching movies, or creating crafts, the bonus room grants you space that you never knew you needed.Meticulously maintained, this home has received numerous updates between 2022 - 2023;- Fresh interior paint throughout- Plantation shutters- New wood-look tile floors in the downstairs living areas- Nest thermostats (operating a 3-zone system)- Additional 6-inch duct work added to maximize comfort- Custom butcher block kitchen island (original granite still available)- Laundry room folding counter- Exterior landscape lighting- Wireless pet fenceIn addition to the interior updates, the backyard has been transformed into a low-maintenance oasis by a local, highly regarded landscaper.Here, you can enjoy the sounds of serenading birds over morning coffee or colors of the evening sunset with friends. The backyard is the perfect retreat to relax, or grill & entertain.The soft ambiance of the landscape lighting allows you to continue any get-together till late in the evening but also offers an added sense of security for the nights you're out of town.Additional features of this home include its Generac home generator, irrigation, real wood window shutters, gas fireplace and stove, a spacious front porch, dual owners suite closets, gutters, front & rear doorbell cameras, and spacious 2-car garage with elevated ceilings offering space for overhead storage, and its additional side wall walk-in attic access for additional storage.Currently, the home is positioned in a ""X"" zone and does not require flood insurance. Also, the annual property taxes reflecting online may be higher than true cost. The estimated annual taxes as a primary residence should be closer to $3700.With its blend of comfort, style, and thoughtful updates, this home is a rare find in this desired community.Given that the sellers have maintained the home so meticulously, they wish to sell the home as-is. A buyer is welcome to have their own home inspection performed, however.In addition to this amazing home, there is something to be said about the adjoining community of The Ponds as well, because it truly is a unique and special place. Many residents jokingly say it's much like a Hallmark movie. One which they enjoy having a role in.Zoned for highly desired DD2 schools, the Ponds is a community full of amenities and activities for all ages. Full of forest like woods with miles of trails to hike, unwind, and reconnect. This is the type of community where neighbors extend a hand to help. Where those same neighbors become friends, and grow to feel like family. If you are looking for a place to put down roots and grow, this is it. The Ponds is best known for its preserved natural beauty. Hundred year Oak trees positioned in the center of the community make for some insanely beautiful sunsets. If you are touring the home around that time, be sure to take a few minutes to find this spot. We guarantee that you won't leave without snapping a photo or two. These Oaks also set the stage for one of the most frequently used fields in the neighborhood. In the summer months, the HOA hosts food truck Fridays each month here and brings in live music.Neighbors walk or drive their golf carts to this field, throw a blanket down and enjoy spirits, food trucks, and live music together.Just beside this field sits the custom built tree house. A naturesque playground built to allow all ages to climb up and into the branches of one of the hundred year old Oak trees.The community also offers a large zero entry swimming pool, a beautiful outdoor shelter with a fire place, picnic tables and 2 large gas grills, a community fire pit, a kayak launch, numerous ponds for fishing, and an amphitheater which is often used for events such as the neighborhoods Fourth of July festival and fireworks show.Other fun community activities include (subject to change):- Numerous golf cart parades- Annual Halloween ""witch walk"" (in-neighborhood food & pub crawl)- Youth fishing tournament- Easter egg hunt- Bunco- Weekly Tuesday evening food and dessert trucks- Fall festival with costume contest- Oyster roast & Chili cook off- Summertime Luau with live music, dancing, and food trucks- Oktoberfest- St. Patrick's Day parade and scavenger hunt- Holiday craft festivalThere are also several clubs within the community for residents to join (subject to change); a fishing club, book club, garden club, genealogy club, and a photography club to name a few.The Ponds also boasts a historical farmhouse which serves as their amenity center. The farmhouse dates back to the 1830's and is said to be the third home ever constructed in The Ponds. Its beauty can be enjoyed by all as it serves as the center of the development. Another scenic spot to enjoy breathtaking sunsets. It's a sought after event space and has even hosted a few weddings.Just beside the farmhouse sits a small cottage that serves as the community coffee house. And adorable spot to stroll to each morning to enjoy the paper, read a book, or just catch up with neighbors over a cup of joe. It even offers free WiFi and is a great spot to use occasionally if you work remotely.In addition to the endless amenities available to community residents, The Ponds is also home to one of Summerville's YMCA centers. If you've ever dreamt of being able to roll out of bed and walk to the gym or to your little ones' sports games, here's your chance!The Ponds isn't just a place, it's a lifestyle and residents here truly treasure what it offers. We hope that you will take time to not only tour this incredible home but the community as well. Homes here move fast so we encourage you to book your showing soon.