This fabulous home is back on the market. The previous buyers' financing fell through. It's an absolute gem in desirable Essex at Carolina Bay conveniently located off of Glenn McConnell near shopping, restaurants, hospital, and more with easy access to Downtown, Boeing, Charleston International Airport, and the Coliseum. You must see this immaculate 3 bedroom/21/2 bath drive-under home with spacious rooms, an enormous workshop, and numerous upgrades, just steps away from the marsh, walking trails, and resort-like amenity center. Inside, you'll find an open floor plan; plantation blinds; wide-plank hardwood flooring; Berber carpet; granite countertops, extra-tall maple cabinetry, under-cabinet lighting, breakfast bar, and energy-efficient stainless steel appliances in the kitchen; tray ceiling and wainscoting in the dining room; smooth ceilings throughout, crown molding in nearly every room; a spacious master bedroom; garden tub, upgraded shower, double sinks, ceramic tiling, and his-and-hers walk-in closets in the master bath; laundry room on the main floor; and an extra room that can be used as a home office or library. The large great room is wired for a high definition TV system over the gas fireplace. The hallway closet is designed for an elevator should you later decide to add it. Two large bedrooms are upstairs with ample closet space and a guest bath. Windows on the southern and western facing side of the home have special UV treatment to save on already low energy costs, and all windows off the porch and deck have invisible security treatments that are hurricane-rated. Underneath the home is a huge enclosed garage currently used as a woodworking shop but also perfect for temperature controlled storage or a fabulous playroom for the kids. And there's still plenty of room for your cars. Sit back, relax and enjoy your morning coffee on the back deck located off of the main level. Enjoy the convenience of strolling down your back steps and heading to the zero-entry pool, covered pavilion, and cozy brick-walled fire pit at the nearby amenity center. You can also meander along the Essex nature trail and take in the beauty of the mossy oaks while watching the sun set over the marsh from the cozy park bench next to the kayak launch. The cement plank exterior was recently repainted using the highest quality Sherwin Williams exterior paint (Duration), and the front door is framed by two gas lanterns. The landscaping has been upgraded with cypress trees, boxwoods, and other low-maintenance plants and trees, and the land surrounding the lot is professionally landscaped and maintained by Essex. If you have a green thumb, you'll enjoy the built-in garden in the rear, extra hose bib, and extra concrete patio space at the base of the deck stairs. The roof is of architectural shingles, natural gas heat, Rinaii tankless water heater (hot water on demand), and built-in pest control system so your home can be serviced from outside.