Stunning home situated adjacent to a pond in the desirable neighborhood of The Villages in St Johns Woods! This gracious home is a LEED Certified Platinum home and boasts Free Energy Living. Custom designed by a professional design team and constructed using the highest quality building materials and systems available. Construction was done using a structural insulated panel system (SIPS) for all the main structures: foundation floor, walls and roof. The result is this home operates at a substantial cost saving on utility bills. Solar energy systems and indoor air quality filtration are integrated in this highly efficient home. As you approach this home, you will realize that there is something special about it. The inviting 10 foot wide front porch adds to the charm, beauty and curb appeal. This home boasts an open floor plan with the elegant family room open to the spacious kitchen and the formal dining room with access to the beautiful screened porch. Continue into the kitchen which is the true heart of the home. This room offers wonderful space for creating a gourmet meal or just entertaining friends and family around the centerpiece of the kitchen - an 8'10" by 4'9" granite island with plentiful storage space. With the gorgeous cream cabinetry, all stainless appliances and granite counters, the bright and inviting kitchen is a room where guests will converge. Conveniently located off the kitchen is a butler's pantry with built in wine cooler and many more cabinets and drawers. Located next to the pantry is a large laundry room. Continue through the warm family room with its many windows to the hall leading to the inviting master suite which offers a private room for peace and quiet. Pamper yourself in the elegant tub or separate shower. The custom designed walk in closet is well planned and a dream! The Master Suite opens onto the screened porch which extends the entire width of the home. This porch is a retreat that beckons you to sit by the outside gas fireplace and have a cup of coffee while enjoying the tranquility of the back yard and pond. This porch is perfect for entertaining both inside the home as well as outside. Upstairs are three bedrooms, a Jack and Jill bathroom, and plenty of closet space. One bedroom is perfect for an office or nursery. With the 10' ceilings, bamboo floors throughout much of the house, extensive trim and crown moulding plus many more wonderful low maintenance features, this home is truly a unique property and a gem. Enjoy Energy Free Living in this impeccably maintained home while you enjoy the best of the Lowcountry.
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