418 Woodland Way

More than one acre overlooking Cleveland Park, the Greenville Zoo, and the Swamp Rabbit Trail. This property is a hidden gem in the heart of Cleveland Forest, one that comes to the market once in a generation. 418 Woodland Way encompasses two and a half shaded lots in coveted Cleveland Forest.

Walk or ride your bike downtown, enjoy tennis and pickleball courts across the street, walk your kids to the new Brooks Playground, hike or bike the Eagle Trail and its many offshoots, or explore the new paperclip trail that takes you south to Verdae. Downtown Greenville is a jewel, and this property has direct access to it all. The home itself is the kind rarely seen anymore.

It is architecturally blended into the land and topography, sloping gently downhill and enveloped by old growth trees and mature landscaping.

The spacious, single-floor layout creates thoughtful and cozy spaces with plenty of storage and modern touches. The main living area is filled with light from both sides of the house, with a sprawling bay window, gas fireplace, and built-in cabinetry. Two pocket doors lead into the dining area, which is covered in original wormy chestnut with walls of windows looking onto the azalea-filled backyard, Italian stone flooring, and a built-in wet bar with Sub-Zero mini- fridge.

Three steps lead up to the long, light-filled kitchen with soapstone counters, custom cabinets, high-end stainless-steel appliances, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, a Sub-Zero wine fridge, and ample storage. From the breakfast area, watch the birds at the feeder through French doors leading to the backyard and flagstone patio. A second, casual living area adjoins the kitchen and is flooded by light and greenery as a wall of windows overlooks the backyard and Cleveland Park.

If you have to bring work home, this is the perfect place to do it. A dedicated office is outfitted with wormy chestnut, a built-in double desk, a gas fireplace, and endless custom shelves and cabinets. The light-filled primary bedroom has two walk-in closets, built-in shelves and cabinets, expansive windows, and new carpet (*hardwoods under carpet ready for refinishing).

The primary bathroom enjoys double vanities, custom storage, and a steam sauna in the shower.

Exit the double sliding glass doors to the private deck with sunken hot tub under a canopy of soaring trees. Two additional bedrooms each have their own ensuite bathrooms, built-in storage, custom plantation shutters, and roomy closets. Outdoor living really shines at this property.

Shaded patios grace both sides of the house, offering space to dine, drink coffee, or take in the neighborhood from the sprawling fenced yard.

A screened-in porch offers a shady place to listen to the monkeys in the zoo and watch walkers and cyclists pass by on Woodland Way. An enclosed oasis awaits behind a wooden fence, where a 10-ft deep gunite pool with diving board rests within the green landscaping. There is plenty of room to lounge and socialize poolside or under a shady tree next to blooming azaleas and camelias.

The pool house includes three separate areas for equipment, storage, and a small bathroom.

The home was originally built in the 1950s with structural integrity that will last many lifetimes, and it has been thoughtfully updated through the years. A recent renovation replaced the original windows with double-paned, energy efficient casement windows and high-density attic insulation. All HVAC and ductwork was replaced in 2019 with a 3-zone “smart” system.

A dedicated generator is attached to the natural gas line to power the home during outages. Bring your family and experience the best of what Greenville has to offer, literally at your doorstep.