Gorgeous home in Essex at Carolina Bay in a convenient location off of Glenn McConnell near shopping, restaurants, hospital, and more with easy access to I-526, Downtown, Boeing, Charleston International Airport, and the Coliseum. So many amazing amenities in this neighborhood that you'll feel like you're on a constant vacation! This beautifully maintained 5 bedroom/4 bath drive-under home has spacious rooms, enormous garage, double screened porches, tankless water heater, irrigation system, numerous upgrades, and fenced backyard with large paver patio. Inside, you'll find an open floor plan; neutral paint colors; traditional interior louvered shutters; upgraded wood floors throughout the first floor living area and downstairs bedroom; carpet in the upstairs game room and bedrooms;tile in all bathrooms and laundry room; granite countertops, upgraded cabinetry with pullout shelving, beautiful backsplash, large island with extra cabinet storage, stainless steel appliances, microwave/oven wall combo, and gas cooktop with hood in the eat-in kitchen; gas fireplace in great room; a wonderful mudroom with built-in cabinetry/storage that leads into a separate laundry room; tray ceiling and wainscoting in the dining room (currently used as a sitting/piano room); and smooth ceilings throughout. Upstairs is a large loft/game room area and four additional bedrooms, including a spacious master bedroom that leads to a screened porch overlooking the protected wooded buffer owned by the Carolina Bay HOA. The master bath has a garden tub, double sinks, ceramic tiling, separate water closet and expansive closet. Of the remaining upstairs bedrooms, two share a Jack and Jill bathroom, and the other has its own bathroom. The garage underneath the home has ample room for cars, yard equipment and storage. The exterior has cement plank siding and architectural roof shingles. Essex offers beautiful walking trails with mossy oaks and marsh views, as well as a resort-like amenity center with a zero-entry pool, covered pavilion, and cozy brick-walled fire pit.
Listing Date: 11-19-2020
Sold Date: 01-14-2021
Aprox Days on Market: 
1 month(s), 25 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
3 Year(s), 3 month(s), 12 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $534,900
Asking Price: $520,000
Selling Price: $500,000
Price Difference From Original:
Reduced By $34,900
Price Difference From Asking:
Reduced By $20,000
Grazing Permits Forest Service: Yes
Grazing Permits Private: Yes
Grazing Permits Blm: Yes
Horse: No
Farm Credit Service Incl: Yes
Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails
Fullbaths: 4
Levels: 3 Stories
Year Built: 2014
Floors: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Rent Control: No
Fencing: Privacy, Fence - Wooden Enclosed
Misc Ext: Patio, Front Porch, Screened
Exterior Features: Lawn Irrigation
Pool Private: No
Style: Charleston Single
Gar Pkg: 3 Car Garage, Attached, Garage Door Opener
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes
Desclocation: Gas Log, Great Room, One
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, Tray Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Garden Tub/Shower, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Bonus, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Great, Loft, In-Law Floorplan, Pantry, Separate Dining, Utility
Fireplace: Yes
Laundry Features: Dryer Connection, Laundry Room
Num Fireplaces: 1
Lot Size: 0.12
Lot Desc: 0 - .5 Acre, Interior Lot
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.12
Lot Sqft: 5227.2
Irrigation Water Rights: Yes
Mobile Home Remains: Yes
Property Type: A
Stories: 2
Foundation: Raised
Exterior: Cement Plank
New Construction: No
Roof: Architectural
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Special: Flood Insurance
View: No
Home Warranty: Yes
Habitable Residence: Yes
Beds: 5
Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Garden Tub/Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Sold Date: 2021-01-14T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: Yes
Lease Considered: Yes
Lease Assignable: Yes
Sqft: 2898
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Heating: Yes
Heat: Forced Air
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront: No
Courtesy of listing office EarthWay Real Estate