Custom built by award-winning designer J. Hilton Googe, this waterfront home in gated Royal Harbor is a private oasis & kayaker's dream come true, yet a short drive to Charleston, SC, 1.5 mi. to Hwy 17-S & 10 mins. to I-526. This 4 bed/2.5 bath home is 3 levels w/ potential 5th/6th bedrooms on ground floor. Main floor has a bright eat-in kitchen w/ NEW granite countertops, custom cabinets & center island. NEW refinished hardwoods lead to a screened porch & NEW Trex deck overlooking a large backyard w/ mature landscaping & NEW private dock on a tidal creek flowing to the Stono River & ICW. Great room off the kitchen w/ cathedral ceilings, wood-burning fireplace & hearth from a pre-Civil War tobacco plantation, & huge picture window for natural light & stunning tidal creek/marsh views.Large master bedroom has a tray ceiling & luxury en-suite bath w/ NEW granite countertop & double sinks, whirlpool tub, separate shower, & his/her walk-in closets. Formal dining room w/ tray ceiling, powder room, & large laundry room complete the main floor.

Upper floor has 3 bedrooms w/ extra closets & attic storage, & a large full bath w/ tiled shower. Ground level w/ private entry has playroom, office, & exercise/media room, which could become extra bedrooms or mother-in-law suite.

Two-car garage, plus an extra covered concrete slab for patio or boat parking. Located within minutes of Limehouse Boat Landing and beaches, this elevated home is in a FEMA designated X-flood zone - no flood insurance required.

Hardwood floors throughout, except tile in bathrooms & laundry room. Plantation shutters on most windows, except in kitchen & great room. Energy efficient features include double-pane, gas insulated windows & separate zones for cooling/heating.