1938 Essex Farms Drive in Carolina Bay, Charleston, SC

An extremely rare opportunity awaits with this marsh-front Lowcountry home on an oversized, private lot bordered by a wooded hoa area for unmatched privacy and sweeping sunrise-to-sunset views. From the moment you arrive, you will notice the professionally designed landscaping with lighting. The ambience is undeniable--two glowing gas lanterns frame the Charleston-style double front porches and invite you into a home designed for elegance and comfort. Inside, the formal dining room is filled with natural light from large bay windows. The wainscoting, trey ceiling and plantation shutters set the tone and flowing seamlessly into the living area where an antique mirrored wall with custom wainscoting makes a striking statement.The gourmet kitchen is a showpiece with custom cabinetry,quartz countertops, KitchenAid appliances, and a stainless steel hood vent, opening into a spacious living room with natural gas fireplace. Just beyond, the sunroom and additional banquet seating area and screened porch overlook the serene marsh creating the ultimate indoor/outdoor lifestyle. The backyard is an entertainer's dream, featuring a fully built-in outdoor kitchen with natural gas grill, refrigerator, and sink, pergola-covered dining space, and a hot tuball with views of the water and the privacy of ample yard space and conservation land next door.