Viewing Listing MLS# 1225391

A rare opportunity to secure one of the most spectacular, panoramic views of both the Stono River and Intra Coastal Waterway in all of Gift Plantation! Watch the weather change, boats pass by and wildlife from every room in this home! With a North/South migration route you'll see Hummingbirds, Bluebirds, Wood Storks,Herons and Indigo Buntings . . . truly a birdwatcher's dream!!! You'll see amazing sunsets each afternoon while sitting on your huge covered back porch. Enjoy great fishing and crabbing from the literally, like new, PRIVATE dock with an adjustable boat lift in place. Located at the end of the street on a cul de sac this well maintained custom home offers a bright, open floor plan with cathedral ceilings, and beautiful Australian Cypress floors. The main floor master-suitehas spectacular views of the water and marsh. The two story family room has three sets of french doors that instantly draw your attention to the marsh and waterfront views from the very moment you enter the home! Large picture windows above french doors have custom remote controlled Turbo shades. On chilly mornings enjoy the fireplace with gas logs enhanced by custom built modifiable bookshelves on both sides. The kitchen has recently been renovated with Hostetler Custom Cabinetry, granite counter-tops and new appliances with brand names such as Thermador and Bosch. Note, new washer, dryer and refrigerator convey. A cozy sunroom has more French doors that open to a large covered porch the entire width of the home! The second bedroom w/full bath is also located on the main floor and is currently used as an in-home office. Possible shaft in closet leading to ground floor. Upstairs are two large guest-suites that each have walk-in closets, private full bathrooms and their own balcony for morning coffee and/or bird watching. The oversized 2 car garage has an air-conditioned/heated work-room with built-in shelves and counters for tools. There is massive insulated storage throughout the home! The mature lot features a 30' X 40"" freshwater pond stocked with edible fish & showcases fabulous live oaks with draping Spanish moss. The low maintenance pond is accented with floating and submerged plantings and actually won the Post and Courier's Garden Award in 2004 and was featured on the cover of the Home and Garden section. It was also featured in an October issue of SC Homes and Gardens. The large backyard is fully enclosed by a wrought iron fence with multiple gates for ease of access in transporting items to and from the dock. Home interior was freshly painted in 2011. Two new HVAC units were installed in June of 2009 with an EDGE thermostat installed in 2012. Two new heat pumps were installed in 2010. Community amenities include an Owner's Clubhouse with picnic grounds, tennis courts, pool,walking trails and a community deep water dock. A mere 25 minute drive to shop and/or dine in downtown Charleston!