14 Bateau Rd

Sea Pines

Just Reduced $30,000. Consider this absolutely charming 4-bedroom home situated on one of the most-welcoming residential streets in Sea Pines Plantation. Situated along a quiet tidal creek in the Club Course community, this home has been expanded, updated and lovingly cared-for, establishing a terrific offering in today’s market. And, with its unmatched “tree-house” style screened porch, this home boasts an outstanding flow of indoor and outdoor living space, creating an ideal primary residence or second-home with its easy-maintenance design.

Situated on a nice, wide, full-size lot, the property has been improved to take full advantage of the available building-envelope, creating a flowing floorplan, large front and rear porches, a rear-located 1.5 car garage, a semi-circular driveway, and front and rear yard areas. A bulkhead has been constructed where the property meets the tidal-creek, establishing an attractive finish to the landscaping, a secure vantage point over the creek, and a security against erosion.

Certainly one of the most exciting elements of the home is its oversized screened porch, affectionately referred to as the owner’s “summer house” or “tree house,” due to its elevated location above the rear-located 1.5 car garage. This clever idea and ideal positioning allow for optimal privacy, appearance and functionality all at the same time. Enjoying the same-size footprint as the 1.5 car garage below, the screened porch accommodates both sitting-area and dining-area furniture, all comfort-controlled by the soaring ceiling with overhead fan and tall walls of insect-screening for year-round enjoyment.

A concrete semi-circular driveway creates easy car-flow to the house and is paired with mature, manicured landscaping that continues along the sides and rear of the home. A branch-off section of the driveway affords convenient up-front parking and also leads to the natural-finish driveway along the left side of the home on its way to the rear-located garage.

The charming wrap-around front porch is accessed via two sets of wooden steps, and enjoys three points of access into the home (front door, side door and master bedroom suite). The mahogany/leaded-glass front door is appointed with two matching sidelights as well as a fixed-pane, clerestory window above. The entry opens into the formal living room with its heart-pine flooring with in-laid carpeting, soaring ceilings and exposed stained-wood beams. The formal dining room is located to the rear of the home and is appointed with heart-pine wood flooring, double-french doors opening to the large back deck, and a traditional chandelier.

A heart-pine “hallway” leads to the right for access to the bedroom room wing and to the left for access to the casual living and kitchen/breakfast areas of the home. The large kitchen with adjoining breakfast room is filled with natural light thanks to the oversized skylight above and the continuous series of windows throughout this inviting space. The heart-pine flooring is complimented by the stained-wood cabinetry and contrasting white-tile countertop with inset accent tiles. The smart layout island-extension and buffet-extension of the counterspace beautifual accommodate a double-basin stainless steel sink and JennAir smooth top downdraft stove, which are paired with the balance of the appliances including a GE double wall-oven, GE side-by-side fridge/freezer with ice/water service, and GE dishwasher. The breakfast area is cozy and ideally situated to enjoy vistas of the landscaping along the front of the property.

The family room is located just off the kitchen with a pass-through opening between for convenience. The combined heart-pine wood and carpet flooring in the family room are washed with natural light from windows/doors situated on three walls of the family room, including three sets of French doors leading to the front and rear porches respectively. The soaring cathedral ceiling is appointed with an overhead fan, and the room is anchored with a beautiful exposed-brick fireplace on the far wall. Other features of this comfortable room include recessed lighting, a coat closet and even a built-in ironing board, which compliments the adjacent laundry room just steps away. There is also a half-bathroom located off of the family room, complete with tile flooring, pedestal sink and window looking out to the back deck.

The master suite is located at the front-right of the home and features a luxury, private bathroom with separate Jacuzzi-tub and large walk-in shower. The ceramic tile flooring in the bathroom is complimented by the cultured-marble finish of the tub and the custom-tile finish of the shower. Other quality elements of the master bath include an extended, double-sink cultured-marble vanity, triple windows over the tub, smooth finish ceilings, and a freshly-applied new finish of paint.

The master bedroom features carpeted flooring, an overhead ceiling fan with integrated light fixture, large built-in dresser/cabinets, three large closets, three windows appointed with wood-blinds, and a French door leading out to the covered front porch.

The bedroom wing hallway features carpeted flooring and leads to the three guest bedrooms, plus provides access to the large linen closet, a large seasonal storage closet (including built-in wooden storage shelving), and a pull-down staircase for convenient access to the sizable, overhead attic-space.

The first guest room features a large, private bathroom with tile flooring, double-sink cultured-marble vanity, and a shower/Jacuzzi-tub combination. The bedroom is very generous in size, appointed with carpet flooring, two windows, an overhead fan/light, and two closets.

The second guest room enjoys plush carpet flooring, an overhead fan/light, a large closet and a total of four windows, all providing outstanding natural lighting. This guest room enjoys shared access to the hall bathroom, which is appointed with ceramic tile flooring, a raised-height vanity with integrated make-up desk, a glass-surround walk-in shower and a window looking out to the rear deck.

The third guest room, which was added to the house in 2001, also serves as the owner’s in-home office. This perfectly-apportioned room at the rear of the home is filled with four windows plus a French door (all finished with custom wood-blinds) and even features a built-in Murphy-Bed with flanking built-in bookcases. There is a full-size closet, recessed lighting, an overhead fan/light, and this guest room enjoys convenient access to the hall bathroom as well.

Special outdoor features include a large, stained-wood deck with built-in benches, a 1.5 car garage complete with storage cabinets, workbench, sink and rear door, a paver walkway leading to a private back-yard, a custom-built (2003) storage shed, a private outdoor hot/cold shower, and a 4-zone irrigation system.

Notable improvements to the property include the 2000/2001 500-square-foot addition, which prompted new carpeting, new roof, new appliances, updated bathrooms and much more at that time. Plus, the home as been completely “critter-proofed”, and that standing-seam metal-roof at the front of the home was replaced in 2007.

Lastly, to make the experience of living in this home within the Club Course community complete, the owners are making available (at a discounted price) the sale of their equity golf-membership at the exclusive Sea Pines Country Club. Please inquire for more information.

For more information on this exciting offering, please contact Collins Group Realty today. Thank you for your interest in 14 Bateau Road! $629,000 MLS 248699