Viewing Listing MLS# 1912289

Exceptional waterfront lifestyle, offering a harmonious blend of comfort and splendor, this 5 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom estate is situated on 3.5 peaceful acres bordering the Waccamaw River. A perfect balance between formal and casual living, the home offers both grandeur and quiet spaces to retreat and recharge. Private backyard oasis features a heated salt-water pool and hot tub, a pool house with outdoor shower, bathroom and Summer Kitchen with a built-in BBQ! The design incorporates generous dimensions, incredible natural light and timeless finishes, such as hand-carved wooden architectural detailing throughout the home, five marble-set gas fireplaces, one of which can be converted to wood-burning and a combination of timeless hardwood and marble flooring. Elegant granite tiled foyer provides a graceful entrance to this spacious home. Sweeping 20ft ceilings, beautiful solid Cherry wood walls, a large marble-set fireplace and grand staircase set the stage for the Formal Great Room, which is crowned by the majestic crystal chandelier, adorned with a painting of the Four Seasons by artist Diana Neville. Beautifully appointed kitchen offers handsome granite floor, Corian counters, Custom wood cabinetry with hand carved accents, large kitchen island with cooktop, breakfast bar and breakfast nook with bench seating. First floor Master Retreat offers a spacious bedroom with two closets, which spills through double French doors down into a spacious sitting area with built in desks, built in bookcases, a beautiful bay window with bench seating and two additional closets. Floor plan encompasses two spacious guest bedrooms, which share a sophisticated bathroom offering a vanity and shower/tub combination. Just up the beautiful hardwood staircase, you will find the library, overlooking the Formal Great Room through awe-inspiring hand-blown glass windows and complete with a marble-set fireplace. A second Master Suite also awaits, featuring wainscoting, a cultured marble-set fireplace (color can be changed!) and a romantic Master Bathroom with Roman bathtub and separate shower, His & Hers sinks, and separate vanity. Spacious upstairs guest bedroom features a separate vanity area with built-in shelving and cabinetry, dazzling white bathroom with bathtub and a large, walk-in closet. Enjoy river views from all upstairs bedrooms! This well-planned house allows a seamless flow between indoors and outdoors, ideal for entertaining! Outdoors you will find your private backyard oasis, complete with a salt water pool, hot tub and pool house! Lush, mature landscaping provides the beauty of Azaleas, Hibiscus, Oak, Crepe Myrtle and Dogwood trees, all maintained by a 14-zone irrigation system! Encapsulated crawlspace with dehumidifier and all new duct work in 2016 has display pad in the kitchen to show the temperature and humidity of the crawlspace! Underground pet fence installed around perimeter of property, you will only need a collar and receiver! Community offers a lake with benches for watching wildlife as well as a private community boat landing and a covered picnic area, which are just to the right of your large lot! Seller has gathered information and estimates for building your own private boat ramp and dock, parallel to the community landing. This is an incredible opportunity to for an addition to an already amazing home! Location could not be better!! Enjoy all the perks of peaceful urban life while still being only a short distance away from all Myrtle Beach has to offer, as you are less than a mile from International Drive, providing convenient access to the beaches! Property is in Flood Zone-X!! NEVER flooded during hurricanes or flooding due to elevation!! Water was 15 ft from retaining wall at highest!