194 Station 19 St Sullivans Island, SC 29482

Listing details for 194 Station 19 St, Sullivans Island, SC 29482 : Under the watchful eye of the Sullivan's Island Lighthouse, this handsome home overlooks the Atlantic and Charleston Harbor. Situated on a high lot across from the beach access & constructed with lasting materials, you'll find every detail accounted for. The landscape is perfectly designed by Robert Chesnut for amazing impressions outside & total privacy within. The main floor is adorned with rich mahogany & hand-stenciled artwork. The home balances several large open living spaces for entertaining with quiet, out of the way rooms for relaxation and contemplation. Fossilized stone mantle fireplace & custom in-laid glass hallway tease a full suite of features like nothing else on the Island.The outdoor spaces are almost as dazzling as the interior so you can truly enjoy the complete home.SITE: The street-to-street lot sits 3-4' above the street level and has one of the most private driveways on the entire Island. The beach access is only 100' away from the private saltwater pool and waterfall tucked behind a stone wall espaliered with camellias. Noted landscape architect/ASLA R. Chesnut strategically placed grand palms around the property to perfectly frame the home and provide privacy to the 1500SF of covered porches. There is landscape lighting throughout the property and a lawn irrigation system connected to a lawn well which allows you to maintain a lush garden without it affecting your water bill. Even the large planters on the porches are irrigated with drip lines (city water) and will convey with the home. If you're into gardening, there is a potting station in the garage. MECHANICAL: The home was constructed with low-maintenance hardiplank siding and a metal roof for durability and longevity. Four HVAC units have all been recently replaced and control the climate easily on the most extreme days. A commercial grade Rinnai tankless water heater provides hot water with a programmable ON DEMAND heat timer. The pool has a NEW propane hater and filter. All floors of the home are serviced by a residential hydraulic elevator. Corrugated aluminum storm shutters are on hand if needed. INTERIOR: Solid wood floors and mahogany wood trim create a warm and comfortable feeling throughout the main floor and are complemented by tall 10' ceilings for a sense of added volume and space. The gas fireplace is surrounded by fossilized stone and custom built-in cabinetry. The foyer stairs, library walls and ceiling are hand-stenciled by artist Karl Beckwith Smith. All plantation shutters and drapes will convey. The kitchen has quartz countertops and backsplash, stainless GE monogram and Bosch appliances and walk-in pantry. For entertaining, the wet bar and 30-bottle chiller is key - not to mention the in-home music system with controls throughout the house. Under the wide covered porch you will find a barbecue station with built-in grill and a shaded area for al fresca dining. The home was designed with dual master suites in mind so there is an opportunity to convert the sitting room into a "Master on Main" with a large jacuzzi tub, dual vanity and walk-in shower. This would constitute the advertised 5th bedroom. Upstairs features a big central media room with built-in storage and a new 55' flat screen television (conveys) and views of the ocean. From here, you can climb the sprial staircase up to the crow's nest for panoramic views of the Island, Lighthouse, Harbor, Ravenel Bridge, and Atlantic. Perfect spot for watching the massive cargo ships come go through the jetties! The big Master Suite has a sitting area and a walk-out onto another covered sitting area on the Ipe deck. There are 2 walk-in closets and a massive bathroom with a floating slipper tub and spacious shower with multiple water features. Two guest rooms each have full en-suite bathrooms and a convenient built-in tile shelf throughout the tub showers. The ocean-side room has walk-out access to the covered porch with ocean views. The laundry is on this level as well as an office with walk-in closet. Hardwood floors line the main areas and NEW carpet is installed in the two guest rooms. The garage is deep enough for multiple cars on both sides and is outfit with several finished storage rooms, an outdoor shower, potting station and equipment room. Custom french doors open out onto the pool deck for free movement in and out of the yard and garage. A saltwater pool has a water fountain with new propane heater and filter. It's surrounded by a privacy wall and there's a little gate to drop out to the beach access across the street. Don't miss the side garden with with Giardinere fountain which also conveys. This home is walking distance to the SI Elementary School, SI Park, and the thriving business district.