1918 Essex Farms Dr, Charleston, SC 29414

Welcome to this meticulously maintained elevated home in the highly sought-after Carolina Bay neighborhood of West Ashley! This stunning marsh front 5-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom residence offers the flexibility of a potential 5th bedroom on the main level, currently used as a spacious home office.Step inside to discover elegant plantation shutters, a formal living room, and a separate dining area perfect for entertaining. The gourmet kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances and seamlessly flows into the sun-drenched family room, which opens to a screened-in back porch, perfect for relaxing.Upstairs, the owner's retreat is a private haven with its own porch, walk-in closet, and a luxurious en-suite bath featuring a dual vanity, walk-in shower, and a garden tub.Tons of heated and cooled square footage in this oversized 2-car garage with extra space for a golf cart or home gym and is fully equipped with Hyloft overhead storage. A man-cave dream! The large fenced-in backyard, complete with an irrigation system, offers plenty of space for outdoor activities. Additional upgrades include a custom-built drop zone, built-in shelves, lightning-fast 10Gb internet, a Generac 22KW generator, 100-amp circuit breaker in the garage, and a top-tier security system. Conveniently located just 3 minutes off Glenn McConnell Parkway with super quick access to I-526 and everywhere that you need to get in town; 2 min to Roper, 5 min to Target, 6 min to Costco, 5 min to Citadel Mall and 5 min to Starbucks. Close to the entrance so you are not burdened by the neighborhood traffic. Carolina Bay is the premier community in West Ashley and is very family-friendly neighborhood boasting fantastic amenities, including swimming pools, a dog park, community entertainment areas, social events, and scenic walking and biking trails. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to call Essex Farms your home!