It is rare to find a deepwater estate with 5.5 acres of high ground, 16 feet above sea level. This unique home sits on a high bluff overlooking Bohicket Creek with a dock and pier head with floating dock. This home also has a pool overlooking the water, greenhouse, and guest house with full bedroom and bathroom, full kitchen, and laundry room with the ability to provide a 5th bedroom. As you walk up to the front door you immediately notice the attention to detail with the 10' double front doors that were hand carved in Costa Rica. The home was built in 2000 with custom cedar post and beam from the Pacific Northwest. The gorgeous floors are 5'' Red Oak as well as reclaimed American wormy Chestnut in the library and bamboo flooring in the upstairs guest quarters. Enjoy 3 fireplaces, customcherry cabinets, wet bar with refrigerator, a large 41' x 41' central living area that is open to kitchen (perfect for entertaining). The kitchen consists of all custom Siematic cabinetry, 4.5' x 10' center island covered with solid maple butcher block with salad sink, Subzero refrigerator, 2 Subzero refrigerator drawers, Scotsman wine chiller, Jenn-Air 6-burner cooktop with grills, griddles, 2 Thermador ovens, built-in microwave, and Bosch dishwasher. This kitchen is every chef's dream! The butlers pantry has custom cabinets and shelving, freezer, and work area. Master bedroom suite has marble bath, garden tub, and 2 vanities, fireplace and fabulous, large custom walk-in closet. Guest rooms have custom built closets as well as custom built entertainment center in guest lounge with bar refrigerator. All countertops are marble or granite. Home features a 20 KW ONAN generator hard wired throughout the house that runs on fuel from a buried 250 gallon propane tank. Home also features custom built hurricane shutters that are Dade County approved. This home is built like a fortress. Basement contains a 900 bottle Wine Cellar and is great storage for pool and yard equipment. Pool is a 16'x50' lap pool surrounded by gorgeous landscaping and lighting, overlooking Bohicket Creek. Dock is 715' to deep water, walkway and pier head have head lights, water line, 2 hose bibs, electric boat lift, and 10' x 40' floating dock and ramp. Guest house is 916 sq ft and has everything your guests would need. It also has a storage room that could also be converted into a 5th bedroom. Two wells and two pumps serve 15 zone irrigation system. This home's roof is a 50 YEAR architectural shingle! Green house, cedar-built, has 760 sq ft with copper sink, running water, 3 hose bibs, 3 ceiling fans with lights, and 4 propane heaters, built-in tables and shelving, perfect for the master gardener. This is the epitome of a deepwater Johns Island estate in the prestigious Orange Hill Plantation section of Bohicket Road. Enjoy close-by amenities of Kiawah and Seabrook Islands as well as Freshfields Village.
Listing Date: 10-10-2017
Sold Date: 10-26-2018
Aprox Days on Market: 
1 Year(s), 15 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
5 Year(s), 5 month(s), 22 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $2,750,000
Asking Price: $1,980,000
Selling Price: $1,860,000
Price Difference From Original:
Reduced By $890,000
Price Difference From Asking:
Reduced By $120,000
Grazing Permits Forest Service: Yes
Grazing Permits Private: Yes
Grazing Permits Blm: Yes
Horse: No
Farm Credit Service Incl: Yes
Halfbaths: 1
Fullbaths: 2
Levels: Two
Window Features: Storm Window(s), Thermal Windows/Doors, Window Treatments
Year Built: 2000
Floors: Ceramic Tile, Wood, Bamboo
Rent Control: No
Fencing: Fence - Wooden Enclosed
Misc Ext: Patio
Exterior Features: Dock - Existing, Lawn Irrigation, Lawn Well, Lighting
Pool Private: Yes
Pool Features: In Ground
Style: Contemporary
Gar Pkg: 2 Car Garage, Attached, Garage Door Opener
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Desclocation: Bedroom, Den, Gas Log, Great Room, Three, Wood Burning
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted, Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Garden Tub/Shower, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Wine Cellar, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Living/Dining Combo, Pantry, Study, Sun, Utility
Fireplace: Yes
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Num Fireplaces: 3
Lot Size: 11.74
Lot Desc: 10+ Acres, High
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 11.74
Lot Sqft: 511394.4
Irrigation Water Rights: Yes
Security Features: Security System
Mobile Home Remains: Yes
Property Type: A
Stories: 2
Foundation: Basement
Exterior: Wood Siding
New Construction: No
Roof: Architectural, See Remarks
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Special: Flood Insurance
Entry Location: Ground Level
View: No
Home Warranty: Yes
Habitable Residence: Yes
Beds: 3
Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Garden Tub/Shower, Outside Access, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room Master Bedroom Level: Lower
Sold Date: 2018-10-26T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: Yes
Lease Considered: Yes
Lease Assignable: Yes
Sqft: 4475
Water Source: Well
Utilities: Berkeley Elect Co-Op, John IS Water Co
Heating: Yes
Heat: Electric, Heat Pump
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Yes
Water Front Features: Marshfront, Waterfront - Deep
Waterfront: Yes
Courtesy of listing office Akers Ellis Real Estate LLC