John Hunter

This beautiful classic low country Charleston style home is privately situated on a half-acre homesite backing to a permanent nature preserve in St. James Plantation. It has been meticulously maintained with a new roof in 2020, new heating/cooling units in 2012, new upstairs carpet and fresh paint. The superb location is just a short walking distance to the full-scale marina and waterway park a peaceful nature area with workout stations and walking trails along the Intracoastal Waterway. The gracious front porch welcomes you into a dramatic 2 story foyer featuring a palladium window letting in natural light opening to a great room showcasing a cathedral ceiling, wet bar, and built-in cabinetry around the fireplace. Entertaining and social distance gatherings are a breeze with a 16.5 X 15.5 ft formal dining room, beautiful kitchen with new appliances and tiled backsplash overlooking a 15 X 12 ft breakfast area and keeping room. The spacious bottom level master retreat has a sitting/sun area and leads to a spa like master bathroom with a jetted soaking tub, tiled in shower surround and generous storage. Easy first floor living also includes a handsome study trimmed with elegant stained molding and a quality built-in desk leading to an ensuite guest bedroom sharing a full bathroom. Take in the mild coastal breezes and amazing backyard that experiences year-round blooming foliage from the sunroom, 2-tiered back deck or charming trails that weave in and out of the gardens. Take the tasteful wrought iron rail staircase up to 2 sizable guest bedrooms each with their own bathrooms and private entrance to an impressive 26 X 8 ft. sundeck. If there is a need for multigenerational living, work from home or extra space there is a separate apartment accessed by a staircase in the garage that is located over the 3-car garage. The in-law suite has its own living area, kitchenette, full bathroom, and separate bedroom.

Supplements: With an abundance of extra closets, accessible attic space and a well-designed laundry room there is no lack of storage. Upgrades include hardwood flooring throughout the bottom floor, crown molding, tasteful use of beadboard accents, sealed/dehumidified crawlspace, and hurricane shutters. If you are searching for a quality custom built home in excellent condition you have found it!