This 5 acre secluded waterfront estate sits on a high bluff with expansive water views. The gorgeous shingle and glass home features an open and airy floorplan, with 14 ft. ceilings,  massive rooms, featuring large windows, which allow the eyes to wander out to the natural beauty that surrounds the house. The home was previously featured in a magazine for it's architectural beauty and has now been renovated by the current owners, who design part time. Their previous design project, a NYC loft, is often used for celebrity birthday parties, movie premiere after-parties, numerous photo-shoots, and is the set for the upcoming John Varvatos campaign And the same attention to detail and forward-thinking design is evident throughout this gorgeous home. There are 6 wood burning fireplaces, including one in the master bath, master bedroom, and in the gourmet/commercial kitchen, reclaimed wood floors, crown-moulding and trim, American Clay walls, and designer antique furnishings are just a few of the distinguishing features that set this home apart from the others in this area. There is a basement, which is unusual for houses in the low country, which is currently used as a wine cellar, There is also a fireplace in the basement, creating a cozy environment for intimate gatherings. A winding staircase in the master bath leads to a 3^rd floor open-aired tower, ideal for meditation, or just a private tree-top space to relax and enjoy the sounds and smells of the ocean and clean forest air.

If you picture yourself sitting on a screened in porch, sipping your favorite beverage, and gazing across the expansive water views, while being cooled by the sea breeze, this is the house for you. The house boasts 2 screened porches, with floor to ceiling screens, allowing for unobstructed views. One of the screened porches is off of the master bedroom, while the other is an extension of the living room, allowing the porch to also have 14 ft. ceilings. The home enjoys the sought after south eastern exposure, ideal for enjoying the prevailing south eastern sea breeze.

The house is surrounded by palm trees, live oaks, and tropical landscaping, all effortlessly watered by a 6 zone irrigations system, from the property’s well. A private dock allows for breathtaking views of the sunrises and sunsets, and is the perfect place to get closer to the dolphins that sometimes visit to snack on the local shrimp. This 5 acre private paradise is bordered by Heritage Preserve, a sacred 20 acre protected forest, that was once home to the Native Americans that lived on Coosaw Island. Nature and wildlife are abundant in this pristine forest setting that the house is nestled into. You will find yourself peacefully drifting asleep to the sounds of the singing forest.

A brick path from the back door leads to a massive brick fire-pit, which can be enjoyed year round. The intuitively designed house also features a separate 2 car garage, that has a private apartment above it (currently used as a gym), which can be used as a mother-in-law quarters, guest house, caretaker’s apartment, or even rented out for extra income.

With only being a few miles from historic downtown Beaufort, this slice of paradise is stunningly unique and it’s calming effect truly cannot be avoided by anyone who visits.