Looking for a home close to Charleston but away from the bustling noise of the city? Welcome to 3005 Aura Lane. Nestled in the nature preserved 55+ community of Cresswind at The Ponds, this place offers the fun, low-maintenance lifestyle you've been dreaming of. One story, this home offers over 1800 sq ft with 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths. One of the bedrooms has been customized for multipurpose use with its custom plantation shutters and ''Closet by Design'' murphy bed & desk. Use this room as an office or a guest bedroom whenever you need. Driving into the community, you are greeted by majestic hundred year old Oak trees. Colorful Crepe Myrtles and well manicured yards offer a cheerful welcome home each day.Located on a less traveled street, you can truly appreciate morning coffee or evening wine on the front porch. Deep in size, its a space to easily accommodate a handful of friends or neighbors. Stepping into the home, your eyes are drawn up to the soaring ceilings of the entry. LVP floors carry through the main living areas of the home while new carpet keeps your feet warm in the bedrooms. Natural light flows beautifully through this home compliments of the sunroom windows. The sunroom is a great upgraded feature of this home offering additional space to relax or entertain. The area overlooks the private backyard and screened back porch. You can seamlessly step from the sunroom, to the screened porch, to the additional poured patio. Both the screened porch and poured patio are generous in size. With great weather here in the Lowcountry, you can enjoy these two areas as an extension of your home all year long. Enjoy the sounds of serenading birds while your pups run in the fenced yard. This outdoor living space is such an amazing feature. An added bonus to this home is the Surround Sound offered on both the front and back porches along with the interior of the home. Back inside, you'll love the expansive granite kitchen countertop prep space, large island, soft close cabinetry, and hidden pull out waste can. The owners suite boasts tall tray ceilings, views of the back yard, soft new carpet, and an oversized walk-in closet. An added bonus to this home is the private door that connects the laundry room and owners walk-in closet. This is a semi-hidden door that allows the owner to move their laundry with ease. The owners bath offers a spacious zero entry shower, dual vanities, and an additional linen closet. The monthly HOA fee includes:Clubhouseo Social Roomo Fitness Centero Aerobics & Yoga Studioo Men & Women's Locker Roomso Billiardso Demonstration Kitcheno Arts & Crafts Roomo Event/Party Roomo Activity & Lifestyle DirectorCommunity- Resort Style Pool & Spa- Outdoor Fire Pit- Amphitheatre-Event Lawn- Grilling Area- Tennis Courts- Bocce Ball Courts- Pickle Ball Courts- Street Lights- Security Gates- Trash Service- Individual Home Lawn Care- Dog park- Additional resident pool in The Ponds - Numerous waters to fish- Community treehouse- Numerous play parks- Kayak launch- Coffee cottage- Pavilion and gas grillsCresswind is a premier, gated 55+ community located within the nature preserved community of The Ponds. It's much different than other 55 and over communities here in Summerville and Charleston. Its charm and beauty is just something special you have to see in person to really understand.Residents of Cresswind have access numerous miles of hiking trails, ponds for fishing, Schultz Lake, canoeing, wildlife watching, or even kayaking from the community kayak launch. Residents also enjoy the 10,000 square foot amenity center which includes a full-time social director, endless activities, a gym, demonstration kitchen, craft room, hot tub, resort style pool, and so much more.Many residents here enjoy the perks of 55+ living while their non 55+ relatives live within walking distance in the larger connecting neighborhood of The Ponds, just outside the gate. It's an excellent option for loved ones that want to live near each other, but not with each other.In addition to this amazing home and all that Cresswind has to offer, there is something to be said about the community of The Ponds as well, because it truly is a unique and special place. Many residents jokingly say it's much like a Hallmark movie. One which they enjoy having a role in.Zoned for highly desired DD2 schools, the Ponds is a community full of amenities and activities for all ages. Full of forest like woods with miles of trails to hike, unwind, and reconnect. This is the type of community where neighbors extend a hand to help. Where those same neighbors become friends, and grow to feel like family. If you are looking for a place to put down roots and grow, this is it. The Ponds is best known for its preserved natural beauty. Hundred year Oak trees positioned in the center of the community make for some insanely beautiful sunsets. If you are touring the home around that time, be sure to take a few minutes to find this spot. We guarantee that you won't leave without snapping a photo or two. These Oaks also set the stage for one of the most frequently used fields in the neighborhood. In the summer months, the HOA hosts food truck Fridays each month here and brings in live music.Neighbors of both Cresswind and The Ponds walk or drive their golf carts to this field, throw a blanket down and enjoy spirits, food trucks, and live music together.Just beside this field sits the custom built tree house. A naturesque playground built to allow all ages to climb up and into the branches of one of the hundred year old Oak trees.The community also offers a large zero entry swimming pool, a beautiful outdoor shelter with a fire place, picnic tables and 2 large gas grills, a community fire pit, a kayak launch, numerous ponds for fishing, and an amphitheater which is often used for events such as the neighborhoods Fourth of July festival and fireworks show.Other fun community activities include (subject to change):- Numerous golf cart parades- Annual Halloween ""witch walk"" (in-neighborhood pub crawl)- Youth fishing tournament with resident volunteers- Easter egg hunt- Bunco- Community 5k's- Weekly Tuesday evening food and dessert trucks- Fall festival with costume contest- Oyster roast & Chili cook off- Summertime Luau with live music, dancing, and food trucks- Oktoberfest- St. Patrick's Day parade and scavenger hunt- Holiday craft festivalThere are also several clubs within the community for residents to join (subject to change); a fishing club, a book club, and a photography club to name a few.The Ponds also boasts a historical farmhouse which serves as their amenity center. The farmhouse dates back to the 1830's and is said to be the third home ever constructed in The Ponds. Its beauty can be enjoyed by all as it serves as the center of the development. Another scenic spot to enjoy breathtaking sunsets. It's a sought after event space and has even hosted a few weddings.Just beside the farmhouse sits a small cottage that serves as the community coffee house. And adorable spot to stroll to each morning to enjoy the paper, read a book, or just catch up with neighbors over a cup of joe. It even offers free WiFi and is a great spot to use occasionally if you work remotely.In addition to the endless amenities available to community residents, The Ponds is also home to one of Summerville's YMCA centers. If you've ever dreamt of being able to roll out of bed and walk to the gym or to your little ones' sports games, here's your chance!The Ponds isn't just a place, it's a lifestyle and residents here truly treasure what it offers. We hope that you will take time to not only tour this incredible home but the community as well. Homes here move fast so we encourage you to book your showing soon.