PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

Private fifteen-acre, deep water estate located in one of Johns Island's most coveted spots, Orange Hill Plantation on Bohicket Creek. This is truly one of the most magnificent properties you will find in Charleston. Every square inch of this home and property are meticulously maintained to perfection. Drive through a gated canopy of ancient Live Oak trees to a stunning 10,000 sq ft home surrounded by a mature English garden landscape. The views of the marsh and Bohicket Creek are spectacular, with 360 feet of marsh frontage. The home was designed by renowned architect, Wayne Windham, and built by Burke Lee. It was exceptionally designed and built with a stucco exterior, 50 year architectural shingle roof, copper roof accents, copper gutters and downspouts, shear wall, and impact windowsand doors. The grand entrance has a Charleston brick staircase, wrought iron railings, and mahogany doors leading into a welcoming and light-filled, two-story foyer where you are first met with the incredible views through the living room mahogany French doors. The first floor hallways and back patio include travertine flooring, and all other areas include Australian wormy Chestnut hardwoods, 12 ft ceilings, rounded corners, arched cased openings, extensive crown mouldings and trim work: including coffered, vaulted, tray and beamed ceilings. There is a large dining room with butler's pantry for storage and additional room for entertaining. The living room has incredible views of the pool, landscaping, marsh, and creek. The living room has a gas fireplace with marble surround and custom cast-concrete mantel. The chef's kitchen has vaulted and beamed ceilings and a large bay of windows to enjoy the view while cooking. There is a large center island with granite countertops, tons of storage, undercounter microwave, and built-in chef's table for bar seating. There is a commercial grade 60" Wolf 6-burner gas range with skillet, Dacor hood vent, pot-filler, and travertine backsplash. There are full size, custom-paneled Sub Zero refrigerator and freezer. The custom cabinetry throughout the home was done by Hostetler cabinetry. There are two hammered copper sinks in the kitchen. This truly is the kitchen for a chef to entertain. There is also a "back kitchen" and pantry both with sliding barn doors. The back kitchen has granite countertops, porcelain sink, ice maker, two wine refrigerators, extra dishwasher, travertine subway tile backsplash, under cabinet lighting, and tons of extra storage. The pantry has built-in shelving as well as an additional refrigerator. Just off of the kitchen is a breakfast room which can also serve as a smaller lounge area or TV room. The breakfast room leads out to the fabulous screened porch which is an outdoor dream. It has tall vaulted and beamed ceilings, stained tongue and groove flooring, dining area, summer kitchen equipped with Dacor grill, copper hood vent, Dacor two-burner cooktop, and granite countertops. There is a large wood-burning fireplace with Charleston brick hearth and surround that goes from hearth to ceiling. There is a living area surrounding the fireplace for our perfect Fall weather. Back inside the home is a large office space with custom cabinetry, two built-in desks, butcher block island for a hobby surface, and a sink with granite countertops. The office is connected to a large laundry room with two front loader washing machines and two front loader dryers, tons of cabinet space, granite countertops, laundry sink, and plenty of room for folding. There is a two-stop hydraulic elevator with custom wood paneling inside. There is a full bath just past the office and laundry room which is perfect for a "pool shower" or when you are just coming off the dock or boat! There is a large den/family/Billiards room with mahogany French doors and pocket doors. Enjoy built-in bookshelves with TV, sitting area, designated Billiards area and lighting, beamed ceilings, and full bar with wine granite countertops,