BEAUTIFUL MARSH VIEW HOME

At first glance it appears to be a sweet little cottage embraced by colorful azaleas and soaring traveler’s palms, all the while sheltered by a stately tree canopy. Come closer and you’ll discover it’s a fully grown up house with splendid views of the marsh and its daily parade of water birds in flight. A live oak surrounded by ferns presents itself as sculpture courtesy of Mother Nature and all things green bloom happily across the .35 acre lot from which this welcoming residence presides.

A complete renovation and 1,400 square foot addition in 2005 created a living space with crisp detail and clean simple lines. Every inch precisely executed by the most talented craftspeople under the watchful eye of the owners and their architect, the result is outstanding. A deep covered porch is the perfect spot to chat with the neighbors in this modern day Mayberry. Step across the threshold and you’ll find a home designed for entertaining friends and family in gatherings of any size. Honey-hued heart pine floors gleam in the diffused sunlight streaming in from the many windows in every room. You’ll note that from the front door you can see across the house to the bank of windows in the family room so there will always be light throughout. The living room has a wood-burning fireplace for the chillier nights in season and this is a comfortable room to enjoy guests or a solitary moment with your favorite book at hand.

A generous dining room will put you at the top of the holiday hosting list, so be prepared. Thankfully, the kitchen easily accommodates a multitude of chefs so culinary adventures will be commonplace. Classic detail with a modern flair, the workspace combines form and function to offer a serious cook everything he or she could want. A six-burner gas stove has a pot filler with adjacent sink nearby for easy access. A walk-in pantry keeps things neat and handy and the room is large enough for an island or table. The family room at the back opens to a screened porch where you can take in the marsh. A built-in wine cabinet and chiller is a fine piece of furniture and ready for action.

Ground floor master is supremely private and the bathroom doubles as a safe room should the errant storm drop by. Passing the powder room, stop to admire the detail of the stairway. An office loft with small overlook keeps your paperwork out of sight, the treetop guest room has a lovely bath and there’s more storage than you can imagine. Welcome home.

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