Viewing Listing MLS# 1211933

Upon arrival you'll realize this is a special place that has a link to the low country's historic past. The current owners were attracted to this property because they wanted a home for entertaining family and friends, a yard for the kids to play with a variety of open, functional living spaces - ""...not so big that 2 people get lost and not too small that 20 people feel crowded."" This custom designed and built home was strategically placed between two ancient moss draped oaks with dramatic lighting on this .47 acre fenced lot. Inside feels comfortable like your favorite pair of jeans - yet sophisticated, but not stuffy. You are welcomed by a covered 43x8 front porch with fans, tabby floors and greeted by the bright, open living room with built-ins, gas fireplace, recessed lighting, speakers in the ceiling and wide-planked pine flooring throughout the main living level. The formal living area is surrounded by formal Dining with built-in corner storage niches and distinctive shadow box wall paneling, a 14x10 office with built-in desk, storage closet; a 10x7 half bath with custom wall paneling and furniture grade vanity; main floor master with built-ins for storage and tv and in the master bath you'll find his and hers water closets, his and hers vanities and a 14x7 walk-in closet with built-ins. The Kitchen is decked out with granite, built-in oven, microwave, trash compactor, tile back splash, 42"" walnut cabinets, abundant storage pullouts, deep drawers for cookware, cup pulls, window seat with storage and hidden drawer for your finer silverware, even a built-in granite top breakfast table that seats four and a wet bar with wine and glass rack, ice maker and a small stained glass transom. Kitchen is flanked by 14x13 Family Room with built-ins, large windows topped by half round, a 480 square foot Sun Room with wood ceiling, tile floors and 7 skylights and mudroom with beadboard paneling, built-ins for shoes, even a built-in key rack and a functional 11x7 laundry with storage, motor for the whole house vacuum, even crown moulding. The second living level features a 15x12 loft/bonus area, 2 large bedrooms, full bath with jetted tub, cedar closet and pull down stairs for additional attic storage. There's also a 420 sf bedroom and bath over the detached garage that can serve as guest quarters, large office or even an income producing apartment. Bring your boats, motorcycles, pets - there's even a spot in the heated and cooled garage to clean your fresh catch! This is a property that possesses character, charm, warmth, a welcoming beach, river home feel and uniquely different from any other home. Every room has little unexpected, thoughtful surprises. When you preview this home, plan to stay a while so you can begin to understand everything it has to offer. Plantation Oaks is a low density neighborhood that offers freedoms you won't find in gated communities. 2.6 miles to Wacca Wache Marina's public boat launch, 1 mile to Wachesaw Equestrian Center, close to Waccamaw Hospital, Murrells Inlet Marshwalk, Beaches, Brookgreen and golf.