Johns Island, SC 29455
- 5Beds
- 4Full Baths
- 2Half Baths
- 5,373SqFt
- 2009Year Built
- 2.83Acres
- MLS# 20025496
- Residential
- Single Family Detached
- Sold
- Approx Time on Market1 year, 2 months, 18 days
- AreaJohns Island
- CountyCharleston
- SubdivisionBriars Creek
Overview
Escape to this magnificent custom home designed by renowned architect Jim Thomas. The owners vision was inspired by early 20th century architects Greene & Greene and their landmark design of The Gamble House in Pasadena. Thomas created one of the most beautiful and uniquely designed homes in the Charleston region. This 5373 ft cedar shingled masterpiece sits lakeside in the exclusive Briars Creek community on Johns Island. Briars Creek is just 10 minutes from Kiawah Island and 18 miles to Charleston. While the meticulous home captures views of the peaceful 60 acre stocked fresh water lake, the centerpiece is a custom Japanese Garden. The Garden features a gently rolling stream falling into a five foot deep Koi fish pond, adorned with a magnificent varietal garden and enchanting hardscapeArriving at the home, the bluestone terraced walkway leads you to oversized mahogany doors with stained glass inlay. As you step inside to the stone foyer, your eyes are drawn to thebeautiful American Cherry floors, twelve foot ceilings, elegant beams and the tall impact glass windows. The owner's style and attention to detail is evident in the design of the home's living spaces. The dining area opens to the Japanese Garden, inviting you to enjoy the garden after dining together with family and friends. The living room flows to a huge screened porch, once again, inviting you to spend time outdoors, taking in the wonderful lake views. The kitchen is designed for cooking and conversation, around a large marble island surrounded by custom cherry cabinets. As expected in a chef's style kitchen, the appliances are of the highest quality; including Wolf double ovens, gas cooktop and vented hood, Sub Zerorefrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, and a Eurocave wine cooler. A casual dining area overlooks the walled kitchen garden. The kitchen is also easily accessible from the garage, by elevator or a few steps, right into your spacious pantry or out onto the grilling deck, screened porch or living room. The Master Bedroom wing is a sanctuary, with a private screened porch overlooking the back terrace and lake. The bedroom also features a gas fireplace with natural stone surround. There are two separate closets off the hallway that leads to your marvelous master bath. The spectacular jetted tub, with multiple jets and head rest brings complete relaxation to mind. The tiled shower with multiple heads has a spa steam system as well. The large, double vanity has a unique limestone countertop with contemporary lighting accents. A private water closet with toilet and bidet complete this spacious area. The master bath overlooks the Japanese Garden so you can open the windows and listen to the stream from the bathroom!Opposite the master bedroom is a guest wing that has a bedroom, currently set up as the home office, a full bath and the study/tv room library ideal for quiet reading or watching your favorite movies and games. The study library has a private half bath andwet bar. While the elevator travels from the garage to the second floor, the custom built staircase with stainless cabling and owner-designed lighting is worth the walk up. The second floor of the guest wing has two bedrooms each with a private full bath, spaciousclosets and a private deck. On the other end of the second floor you will find two more rooms, a half bath and yet another private deck. The rooms are currently used as the owner's hobby studios and could easily be converted another guest suite, playroom or media room. Travel up the stairs to your special quiet space on the third level with a magnificent view to enjoy reading, yoga or just a place of relaxation.Your arrival to this one-of-a-kind home is an experience in itself. With nearly three acres of land, your natural sand and stone driveway curves under giant live oaks, which are lit inthe evening, and winds around to a two car garage. Should you need more space, there is ample room for a guest cottage on the property. Other special features of this architectural gem are a beautiful copper roof, copper flashing, copper gutter system,three Rinnai tankless hot water heaters, a specially built area for storage, housing the HVAC equipment, the owners garden, 8 foot doorways, motorized custom shades on the lakeside windows and built-in speakers.Briars Creek is an 800 acre gated community centrally located on Johns Island that only 83 owners will call home. With miles of nature trails around the lake and the Audubon Signature Bird Sanctuary, it is truly one of Charleston's hidden gems. Property owners have access to a deep water community dock behind the clubhouse, idealfor fishing, crabbing or kayaking. This is also home to one of the areas highest awarded golf clubs, The Golf Club at Briars Creek, a private golf retreat of only 300 members. It has been recognized as Best New Private Course in America, one of Americas Top 100Courses by Golf Digest, and #11 of Golf Magazine's Top Courses to Live On.Membership is by invitation and is not required of property owners, however most owners will want to be Social Members so they can enjoy the high quality food and beverage offerings and social activities of the Club. Showings and access to thecommunity are by-appointment only.
Sale Info
Listing Date: 09-14-2020
Sold Date: 12-03-2021
Aprox Days on Market: 
1 Year(s), 2 month(s), 18 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
2 Year(s), 4 month(s), 16 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $2,995,000
Asking Price: $2,795,000
Selling Price: $2,500,000
Price Difference From Original:
Reduced By $495,000
Price Difference From Asking:
Reduced By $295,000
Agriculture / Farm
Grazing Permits Forest Service: Yes
Grazing Permits Private: Yes
Grazing Permits Blm: Yes
Horse: No
Farm Credit Service Incl: Yes
Association Fees / Info
Community Features: Clubhouse, Club Membership Available, Dock Facilities, Fitness Center, Golf Membership Available, Walk/Jog Trails
Bathroom Info
Halfbaths: 2
Fullbaths: 4
Building Info
Levels: Two
Window Features: Thermal Windows/Doors, Skylight(s), Window Treatments
Year Built: 2009
Floors: Stone, Wood
Business Info
Rent Control: No
Buyer Compensation
Exterior Features
Misc Ext: Deck, Patio, Screened
Exterior Features: Dock - Existing, Lawn Irrigation, Lighting
Pool Private: No
Style: Contemporary
Garage / Parking
Gar Pkg: 2 Car Garage, Garage Door Opener
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Green / Env Info
Interior Features
Desclocation: Bedroom, Gas Log, Living Room, Two
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted, Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Elevator, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Bonus, Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Living, Media, Pantry, Separate Dining, Study
Fireplace: Yes
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Num Fireplaces: 2
Lot Info
Lot Size: 2.83
Lot Desc: 2 - 5 Acres, On Golf Course, Wooded
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 2.83
Lot Sqft: 123274.8
Irrigation Water Rights: Yes
Offer Compensation
Other
Security Features: Security System
Mobile Home Remains: Yes
Spa Features: Hot Tub/Spa
Property Info
Property Type: A
Stories: 2
Foundation: Raised Slab
Exterior: See Remarks
New Construction: No
Roof: Copper
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Entry Location: Ground Level
View: No
Home Warranty: Yes
Habitable Residence: Yes
Room Info
Beds: 5
Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Multiple Closets, Outside Access, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room Master Bedroom Level: Lower
Sale / Lease Info
Sold Date: 2021-12-03T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: Yes
Lease Considered: Yes
Lease Assignable: Yes
Special Features
Sqft Info
Sqft: 5373
Unit Info
Utilities / Hvac
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Berkeley Elect Co-Op, John IS Water Co
Heating: Yes
Heat: Heat Pump
Water Sewer: Private Sewer
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront / Water
Water Front Features: Lake Front
Waterfront: Yes
Directions
From Charleston, Maybank Hwy Onto Johns Island, Turn Left Onto River Rd, Go 9.5 Miles Then Turn Left Onto Blackground Rd. Security Entrance Is A Half Mile Down On The Left. Once Through The Gate, TuCourtesy of listing office Akers Ellis Real Estate LLC