Viewing Listing MLS# 1227592

Live a gracious dream. Speckled sunshine through the canopy of hundred year old oaks, mature azaleas and hollies transplanted from a historic Summerville property, the flicker of gas lanterns, and the gentility of iron and brick gates opening to a winding private back drive set the stage for this magnificent home privately tucked into Summerville's most desirable location. The elevated main floor offers formal and family living spaces set off by the finest finishing touches; true three pieced moldings, custom lighting, real wood plantation shutters and antique heart pine floors from a North Carolina mill. Visiting guests will climb the grand split staircase to reach the deep front porch bathed in the shine of Quoizel lighting. Open the custom mahogany door, usher them into the dramaticvaulted foyer and entertain them in your elegant formal dining and living rooms. Soft music on the surround sound, glowing fire in the antiqued fireplace and the clink of ice at the wet bar will draw them back into cozy casual spaces that flow together to form the heart of this showpiece. The gourmet kitchen performs with solid birch cabinets with custom organization, black granite countertops, double ovens one of which is convection, a huge butler1/2s pantry and a centerpiece island with second sink, under counter ice maker, and a Dacor gas cook top w/ retractable downdraft all crowned by an iron pot rack. Spread a buffet in the spacious breakfast room and put the game on the TV encased in birch built-ins and invite all your new neighbors! Parties will spill out onto the spacious veranda overlooking the breathtaking backyard. Quality continues here with beadboard ceilings, copper topped window pediments and the finest manicured landscaping. Step through French doors into your luxurious master sanctuary complete with tray ceiling, huge walk in closet with real wood shelves and the ultimate master bath 1/2 granite counters, natural stone tile and walk-in shower with rainfall fixture, and an exquisite clawfoot tub complete the indulgence. Upstairs Brazilian cherry floors carry you through three large bedrooms with closets generous in size and number, tiled bathrooms featuring Kohler fixtures and Carrera marble, and access to amazing storage! The first floor features tile floor throughout, large utility room, full bath, separate entrance, access to front and back patios and tremendous potential in fully finished rooms 1/2 use them as bedrooms, a mother-in-law suite, workout room, play room 1/2 whatever suits your needs. With a three car garage, functioning shutters, lawn irrigation, 3 separate air conditioning units, central vacuum system on all three floors, security system, and the option for laundry rooms on two floors 1/2 this home is designed to make your life the very ultimate in comfort. We look forward to your viewing appointment.