204 Live Oak Drive

Description

Experience the very best of Old Village living in this renovated historic home with modern upgrades and unbeatable views of Shem Creek. The property is just a few short steps to everything Old Village and Shem Creek have to offer, while providing privacy, serenity, and ample space for entertaining. This is a home that epitomizes the Charleston lifestyle! Iconic southern charm abounds!The location of this neighborhood is what makes it desirable to everyone who knows and loves Charleston; You are less than 10 minutes from downtown Charleston and 4 miles to Sullivan's Island. Staying in Old Village has so many walkable options; Stroll to Pitt Street Bridge or Edwards Park. Enjoy lunch at the Post House Inn followed by a scoop of ice cream at Pitt St Pharmacy.Walk the Shem Creek Park boardwalk for dolphin sightings followed by a dockside cocktail. Take a stroll through the quaint Village Library or play tennis and pickleball at the Royall courts. Grab seafood directly from the shrimp docks and vegetables from the farmers market to cook in the privacy and serenity of your home. Your neighborhood options are endless, and never lose their charm! 204 Live Oak is set on nearly an acre of land and spanning over 3,610 square feet, the home features three bedrooms, three and a half baths, plus an additional fully detached one-bedroom/bathroom apartment above the two-car garage. On a charming corner in the historic district, you are immediately greeted by a white picket fence and lush front yard landscaping. Just inside the front gate and brick walk is your welcoming front porch, a perfect location to sit on a rocking chair and watch the fishermen and neighbors come and go toward the docks. With a red metal roof and dormered cottage-style exterior, much more is revealed upon entry. Inside (at the helm of local architect Linda Balzac), no expense was spared in restoring the historic aspects of the property while expanding the home toward the marsh with thoughtful additions. At the core is the great room, which features a chef's kitchen with a spacious island set amidst a sitting room and dining room. The open space benefits from large vaulted ceilings with dramatic beams and shiplap displaying strategic craftsmanship and design. Sweeping views of Shem Creek dominate. With the majority of your square footage on the main level, enjoy single-story living with the perfect flow for entertaining. Wake up to views of Shem Creek from the primary suite on the main level, with sliding doors to a private deck. Also located on the first floor is a guest bedroom with an ensuite bathroom. Additionally, there is a cocktail lounge, an office, a large laundry, and a half bath on the main floor. Upstairs there are two bedrooms with a shared bathroom as part of the renovated, but historic structure. The whole home benefits from a lush landscape, marsh views, and an abundance of light with easterly exposure in the front and westerly exposure in the back. Adjacent to the great room is a spacious porch featuring dramatic marsh views and a wood-burning fireplace. A private courtyard is a serene hub connecting the house, porch, and garage. The oversized two-car garage includes a one-bedroom apartment above and a marsh-front artist's studio below as well as a private deck. This is a space that offers plenty of opportunities for guests, alternative flex space, and of course income potential! The lot is meticulously maintained and is a certified wildlife habitat. Across the marsh, you will see sunsets, birds, boats, and an endless assortment of wildlife! The property boasts heart pine floors throughout, three covered porches, a large deck, a professionally designed courtyard, six off-street parking spots, hard-wired surround sound both indoors and out, impact-rated windows and doors, landscape lighting, irrigation system with well, an enormous marsh front yard that has endless possibilities, and so much more... Shem Creek has always been a working creek and maintains