15 South Live Oak

Sea Pines

Consider this absolutely magnificent home situated in one of Sea Pines Plantation’s most-charming, (and best kept secret) beach-oriented neighborhoods.  This sprawling 2008-built masterpiece boasts 5,600 heated-square-feet across a two-story plan, designed in a Carolina Beach architecture with cedar-shake siding and extensive use of glass windows and doors.  From its grand foyer entry to its top-of-the-line gourmet-chef’s kitchen to its lavish master suite, this elegant yet comfortable home is appointed with the highest quality finishes throughout, including Hickory hardwood flooring, soaring 10’ and 12’ ceilings, triple-piece crown molding, wainscoting, granite and soapstone countertops, travertine stone flooring and so much more.  The oversized homesite is accented by a dedicated ¾-acre open-space to the right, and the home is situated to take full advantage of picture-perfect golf (Sea Pines’ famed Ocean Course) and lagoon views (including along the front and side of the home) from nearly every room.   Best of all, the home is appointed, outfitted and located to enjoy the best of Sea Pines living, including a private heated swimming pool with adjacent spa, a covered back porch, and an open-air sunning balcony – all just a short and charming 5-minute stroll away from one of the most pristine Atlantic Ocean beaches on the East coast. 

Conveniently located just inside the Ocean Gate of Sea Pines Plantation, Live Oak Road is a private, lagoon-lined stretch of intertwined, lightly-travelled lanes.  South Live Oak Road is located along the ocean-side of the neighborhood, where it borders the 2nd and 3rd holes of the Sea Pines Ocean Golf Course, and 15 South Live Oak enjoys one of the best locations along this stretch, taking full advantage of views at the front and rear of the home, the adjacent open space for added privacy, and the most convenient proximity to the beach walkway.  The thoughtfully-planned landscape design along the front of the property features a combination of mature shrubs, stately oaks, palm trees and lawn areas that flank the paver-finished driveway and guest-parking area.  A side-entry two–car garage is located along the right side of the house-plan, while a center-positioned, paver stairway leads to the covered front entry of this elevated home.

The beveled-glass paneled front entry door features twin sidelights, affording excellent natural light into the main entry of the home.  The tone of the home’s outstanding quality is established here with the soaring smooth-finish ceiling, triple-piece crown molding, recessed lighting and Hickory hardwood flooring that flows in every direction as the open-style plan spreads to various spaces of the home.   This unique vantage point in the home soaks in lagoon views equally from the front and rear, underlining the special orientation of this home/homesite and the surrounding natural Lowcounty vistas it enjoys.

The centrally-located formal living room enjoys several special features, including a raised-hearth, double-sided gas fireplace with travertine surround, sound-system speakers and a custom wood mantle.   The Hickory wood floors are coupled with wainscoting along the walls and crown molding at the ceiling-line to fill the space with quality, while a wall of glass (including a glass French door) overlooks the covered back porch, the pool and back yard, and the golf/lagoon view beyond.  Just steps away, the open-flow dining room is located at the front of the home, enjoying a continuation of the Hickory flooring, custom wainscoting and crown molding, plus a wall of windows and sound-system speakers.  A soapstone-topped  built-in sidebar offers great convenience and ambiance with its combination of functional cabinet storage and glass-front display cabinetry with built-in lighting.   As a further convenience, a second built-in butler’s bar is located just out of site, featuring a soapstone counter atop a GE Monogram wine-fridge and adjacent storage cabinetry, a custom-built stemware rack, and glass-front, custom-lit display cabinetry.   The side-hallway beyond the butler’s bar passes a built-in artwork display-niche (with accenting lighting) as it wraps around the corner toward two of the main-floor suites, a powder room, a storage room, the laundry room and the walk-down access to the integrated 2-car garage.

The private guest-wing of the house features a second master suite, complete with Hickory wood flooring, crown molding, ceiling fan, twin windows with a lagoon view, and a double closet.  This generous-sized suite is completed with a lavish travertine-tiled bathroom, fully appointed with dual granite vanities with vessel sinks, a walk-in travertine shower with rain head and built-in bench, and thoughtful towel storage custom-built directly into the wall.   The second guest suite sits atop the two-car garage, affording an oversized space finished with lush carpeting, 6 windows with commanding views, ceiling fan, recessed lighting, architectural ceiling lines, double closet, and a private custom-tile bathroom complete with granite vanity with under mount sink and a glass-and-tile walk-in shower.  This guest suite may also serve as the home’s central bonus-room/entertainment area given its location within the home, its pre-wiring for surround-sound, and it space amenity and views.There is also a handy storage closet located just outside the private entry to this well-appointed guest suite.

The functional/utilitarian spaces of the home, including the dedicated laundry room, a guest powder-room, an additional guest powder-room with exterior access to the pool/spa area, a full-size storage closet, two walk-in attics, 2-car garage and under-home storage space, are enviable.  The laundry room affords ample space for the front-loading Kenmore HE machines, while generous storage cabinetry is finished with granite tops and an integrated utility sink.  There is even a built-in ironing-center as well as a window overlooking the dedicated open space to the side of the home.  The storage closet located off the side-hallway has been configured with built-in shelving for optimal storage, while the adjacent powder-room features the perfect combination of hardwood flooring, crown molding and a Kohler pedestal sink.   Storage abounds in this home with easy-access to walk-in attic spaces on the second floor and endless under-home storage where the entire footprint of the home enjoys full-height space finished with spray-foam insulation and a complete vapor-barrier “floor.”

The heart of the home is certainly its kitchen, breakfast and family room area, situated in the back right corner of the plan.   This beautifully-appointed space exudes quality and comfort at every point, and enjoys a modern combination of outstanding function with impeccable design.  Travertine floors are complimented by the 12’ ceilings wrapped in 4-piece crown molding, while a total of 11 windows (including clerestory accents) and a glass French door leading out to the covered porch provide the perfect integration of the surrounding outdoors into this welcoming space.   A stone-finished, raised-hearth gas fireplace is a highlight of the family area as it is flanked on either side with custom-built cabinetry, creating ideal spaces for the integration of both  television/electronics  and decorative display items.   The breakfast area is generously-sized and perfectly positioned to soak in the morning sun and the surrounding golf, lagoon and pool views at the rear of the property.  These comfortable living spaces are appropriately finished with overhead recessed lighting, sound-system speakers, and a paddle-fan with wall-mounted remote control.

The chef’s kitchen in 15 South Live Oak is superb both in its design and in its appointments.  The double-island layout provides optimal functionality and efficiency, while the breadth and quality of the appliances and finishes are superb.   Finished in travertine tile flooring that  is washed in light from a combination of windows, overhead recessed fixtures, and a series of decorator pendant lights, this three-part kitchen features cooking space fit for a gourmet-chef, an oversized two-tier breakfast bar, a prep island with additional sink, as well as a built-in desk with integrated display cabinetry.   The countertops are finished in complementary granite and soapstone, while many of the appliances are cabinet-faced for a cohesive, integrated appearance within the custom cabinetry that itself features a combination of distressed raised-panel and seeded-glass-front finishes.   The high-end appliance package includes a GE Monogram side-by-side fridge/freezer, a GE beverage fridge with integrated ice-maker, a Viking Professional Series 6-top gas-burner range with stainless-steel vent-hood/light center, a Dacor stainless-steel convection oven, a Dacor warming drawer, a Dacor stainless-steel microwave oven, a Bosch dishwasher, and disposals located in both islands, including handy plunge-switches at both kitchen sinks..   Other quality finishes include a recessed farm-style sink, a pot-filler faucet along the custom-tile back-splash of the stove, and a full-size walk-in pantry complete with thoughtful automatic light-switch and extensive integrated shelving.

A special and nicely-distinguishing feature of this home is its dedicated study/den located in the center of the plan.  Enjoying the second side of the double-sided fireplace opposite the living room, this handsome space is finished in Hickory wood flooring that contrasts nicely with the series of dark-stained custom bookcases and cabinets.  Accented with overhead lighting and ceiling fan, this in-home library enjoys access via double glass-front pocket doors to the main hallway/foyer as well as glass French doors for private access to the covered back porch.

The master suite is ideally located for optimal privacy along the left side of the first floor at the end of  an access hall, which also services a convenient and charming pool/powder room bath as well as a second sizable storage room.   The master bedroom enjoys a continuation of the beautiful HIckory flooring as it spreads out to include a lovely sitting area filled with natural light from the wall of windows overlooking the rear of the home. From here, enjoy a birds-eye view of the Ocean Course’s 2nd green.   There is a private French-door access to the covered back porch, while other quality finishes include a box-tray ceiling with overhead fan with a hand-held remote control.   Leading to the master bath, there is a dressing area flanked by His/Her separate walk-in closets (complete with built-in custom organizers).  The master bath is finished with an 18” travertine tile flooring that fills this large, open-style space, complete with two separate granite-topped vanities with under mount sinks, a walk-in custom-tiled shower with rain head and separate spray nozzel, a sunken Jacuzzi-tub with both a filler faucet and separate spray nozzle, custom tile deck and surround, and a private water closet.  Other special features that complete the master bath include large fixed mirrors, recessed lighting, sound-system speakers, built-in towel storage, and 3 clerestory windows.

The second floor of the home is accessed via a beautiful open-style stairway filled with natural light from 6 clerestory windows above.   Hickory treads are paired with wood spindles as the stairs land and then turn to lead to the open second floor area, which serves as the home’s 2nd entertainment bonus-room area.   This carpeted space is cozy yet spacious, complete with recessed lighting, crown molding, and space for a custom entertainment center.  There are three en-suite guestrooms located along the second floor, each with private access from the hallway/loft area.  Two of the guest rooms enjoy direct access to a unique sunning deck/balcony located along the back of the home.  With glass French doors along walls of glass, these two bedrooms enjoy commanding views over the Ocean Course, while both suites are finished with private baths finished in granite and carrera-marble respectively.   Both baths enjoy custom-tile or marble walk-in showers as well as generous custom-fitted closet space.   The 3rd guest-suite on the second floor features an oversized bedroom area suitable for two large beds, offering great versatility in its use.  3 windows draw in lagoon views along the front of the house, while a private bathroom is finished in tile, featuring a shower/tub combination, a granite-topped vanity and a walk-in closet with custom organizers. 

This home was specially designed to integrate indoor and outdoor living space with multiple points of access out to the covered back porch.  This elevated space enjoys superb views over the back yard, pool/spa and lagoon/golf course beyond.  Finished with a beaded-board ceiling with multiple paddle fans and recessed lighting, the porch is floored in Ipe decking with a powder-coated aluminum railing that leads to an open stairway down to the pool deck.  The custom-designed, free-form, heated swimming pool is surrounded by paver-stone decking with two extended deck areas for ideal furniture placement.   The adjacent spa features a waterfall that pairs with the main waterfall at the center-back of the pool, while the entire back yard has been appointed with a powder-coat aluminum fencing accented with lush, mature landscaping.  Sound-system speakers placed at both the covered deck and rear landscaping areas (with its own exterior volume control panel) poolside complement the serene outdoor ambiance. 

Other special features of the home include: 

• Roof gutters;
• 3/8” glass shower doors and polished nickel hardware in all bathrooms;
• Dedicated propane gas line for convenient grill service at  rear paver patio;
• Custom window blinds installed throughout the home;
• Integrated security system;
• Dedicated service/utility courtyard with direct access from garage.

Situated in an ideal, central location within Sea Pines, this home enjoys convenient access to the many world-class amenities of this fabulous ocean-side resort.  The Atlantic beach is just minutes away, while world-class facilities for golf, tennis, equestrian, nature-walking, running, boating/sailing and so much more are all just a short distance away.   Shops, restaurants, water sports, live entertainment and more are within easy biking distance at Sea Pines Center, Harbourtown and South Beach…and the Island’s popular Coligny Plaza is located just minutes outside the Sea Pines Ocean Gate.   Additionally, families may enjoy the idyllic setting (and scenic commute to) the Hilton Head Preparatory School and Sea Pines Montessori School campuses, located less than a ½ mile away.

For more information, please contact Collins Group Realty today! Thank you for your interest in 15 South Live Oak MLS #305063 $2,599,000