Viewing Listing MLS# 20011442

In a sunny clearing surrounded by large wooded grounds, stands a home where traditional style meets southern living. Approaching the front, dual staircases access an idyllic covered porch where crisp white columns are enhanced by black hand railings and shutters. Perched above street level, the view looks out over flourishing greenery and towering trees.On either side of the entry hall are a formal dining room accessible to the kitchen and a study that could easily be re-imagined as a sitting area or playroom. In these spaces, and throughout the main floor, the striking use of coffered ceilings, crown moldings, wainscoting and Brazilian cherry wood flooring display a home of substance balanced by an air of welcoming familiarity. The scale of the family room is amplified with archedentryways and elegant coffered ceilings. Above the gas fireplace, fanned sconces diffuse warm lighting. A screened porch opening to the outdoors creates a wonderful space to get together with friends and family on warm evenings. Off the living room, a casual dining area overlooks a sun deck that's just made for entertaining. The kitchen breathes new life into everyday cooking and is an open space for loved ones to gather and enjoy each other. Smooth granite countertops offset cherry cabinetry and a backlit display cabinet shines down over the glass cooktop. Lacking nothing, the kitchen provides upgraded appliances including a double oven, a walk-in pantry with a working dumbwaiter, under cabinet lighting and a toe-kick at the baseboards connected to the central vacuum system. The master bedroom is a place to escape from the busyness of everyday life. Tray ceilings add impressive height and make this room anything but boring and a walk-in closet maximizes space. The en suite bathroom has warm-toned granite countertops with inset dual sinks. The oversized shower is sleek with white subway tiles counterbalanced by darker tiled floors and a granite topped bench seat. The main floor is finished off with an additional bedroom, full bathroom and large laundry room off the kitchen with sink and tons of storage. Downstairs is a spacious media room wired for surround sound where a projector wall creates a screening room that is open and functional. Custom built-ins are a focal point and make this an ideal space to add plush seating and a poker table for a multi-use entertainment room that opens to the backyard. Also downstairs is a full bathroom and two bedrooms, both with generous closet space and thoughtful accents that add character. In the backyard a grove of trees filters sunlight onto a stacked stone firepit encircled by a flagstone patio. Gather here to make s'mores, reminisce, tell stories and enjoy a roaring fire. Take advantage of the sprawling, professionally landscaped outdoor area to add a pool, playground, hammocks or flower and vegetable gardens. Additional amenities include a huge three car garage with a side entry that shields it from view of the street and an unfinished 3rd floor loft currently used as storage that could be converted to a playroom, private office, or additional living space. Located in the premier Dunes West gated community where there are plenty of opportunities to connect with neighbors including a pool, tennis courts, boat storage, walking paths and golf course. Even within the upscale community, this home has distinct advantages in its rare large lot size and close proximity to water views and public docks.