Description
This gorgeous recently built home is the quintessential model of Lowcountry style and elegance. Designed by world renowned Court Atkins Architects, this home has custom features in every room. New Orleans lanterns and French topiaries draw you into an open great room with 22 foot ceilings and a magnificent view of the Okatie River. An adjoining 1,000 square foot of heated and air conditioned porch space boasts that same southern exposure plus a view of the 11 th green of Oldfield’s Greg Norman championship golf course. Distinctive Savannah style brick and tabby treatments are used throughout the interior and exterior living spaces as are custom chandeliers designed by Low Country Originals. Hardwood floors are a combination of seven species of wood harvested from North Carolina. The downstairs includes an expansive great room, kitchen, Carolina room, back kitchen, wet bar, owner’s suite with oversized bath, a 200 square foot custom closet, study, laundry, powder room, and an elevator finished in shiplap and adorned with a crystal chandelier. Upstairs includes another spacious study with its own porch, 2 large en suite guest rooms and a wrap room. A coastal chic designed guest house with tea kitchen overlooks the pool with jetting fountains, spa, and river vistas. This outstanding property also includes a 4 car garage,17x17 carriage space above and whole house generator. The great room centers on a Louis XVI stone mantel designed by Francoise & Company and a gas fireplace with Savannah styled brick laid all the way to the ceiling. Eight inch crown molding abuts custom cabinetry made by The Cabinet Store throughout. No expense was spared in this well-appointed kitchen. The backsplash is imported blue and white French Faience Delft tile with complementary florets. Tesora Bianco marble counter tops present hints of fluffy grey amidst an ocean of soothing whiteness. A double size farm sink makes clean up easy. An eight burner cook top with induction as well as a convection, warming and steam oven make gourmet cooking effortlessness in this kitchen. The cook will also love a hidden cabinet and pop up shelf for any size mixer. All appliances are Thermador except for the main dishwasher which is Miele. The Carolina room is heavily adorned in textures to include shiplap, brick floors, brick wall in lays, and an extravagant pane window looking out to the river. Dimmable chandeliers and French sconces set the perfect mood for an owner’s quiet space or a charming breakfast nook. A truly unique powder room features a one of a kind oyster sink dribbled with colors from the brilliant and vibrant Schumacher wallpaper. The back porch makes a great additional entertainment space with a gas tabby fireplace, marble wet bar and gas grill by Broil Masters. With infrared heaters, an air conditioner split system, and remote controlled clear phantom shades to keep temperatures ideal; this space becomes one of the most used year-round and certainly one in which to appreciate the beautiful Okatie river vistas. The back kitchen includes a brick back splash, Thermador dishwasher, microwave and convection oven as well as another farm sink. Under counter lighting adds a special touch to this space perfect for kitchen overflow or a caterer’s space. The laundry room includes custom cabinetry, a farm sink, tile floors and a General Electric washer and dryer. All lighting downstairs is on Lutron scene creating dimmer wall plates. The back stair case leads to a landing area with a custom design wall and display area. Two en suite guest rooms rest on either side of a large study and second porch for guests to use and enjoy. Both upstairs guest rooms face the river vistas. The guest house is nothing short of fantastic. Finished in a coastal motif, custom features include an oyster chandelier and an arboretum styled tea kitchen backsplash filled with low country birds native to the area. The floors are LVP so the guest house can also serve as a pool house.
