This captivating waterfront home is enviably placed on a gently-inclined point lot within a peaceful cove of Lake Keowee. A pristine island punctuates the lakescape, offering protection from the main channel, without impeding breathtaking views of the water and surrounding mountains. Almost 5,000 square feet of French Provincial architecture is surrounded by mature and indigenous landscaping, and incorporates four generous bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, garaging for three vehicles, and numerous options for living and entertaining. The low-maintenance exterior is charmingly turreted, and infused with rough-cut stone. Lake views are plentifully supplied from every room of the house; principally, from the open main level, where they’re framed by window-walls and soaring, heavily beamed ceilings above hardwood flooring. The well-appointed kitchen offers a farmhouse apron sink, Jennair wall ovens, a warming drawer, beverage station with wine chiller, and 6-burner gas range within a beautiful stone arch. The oversized granite island lies just steps from a screened porch with built-in grill and gas fireplace, and is but one of several dining options. The wood-lined ceiling of the great room crowns a spacious yet comfortable seating area, with inviting access to the lake level, and to dining and outdoor rooms. Large decks on both upper and lower levels extend the house into its verdant surroundings. The principal suite, with its bowed sitting area and tiered ceiling, is conveniently located on the main living level, and rejoices in lake views. Its en suite bathroom is outfitted with a garden soaking tub with stone surround, and a travertine shower, flanked by porcelain vessel sinks. The study conveys the atmosphere of a library, with its built-in bookcases and view of the lake, making it the quintessential home office. It could be converted to a studio, or second main-level bedroom, if required.
An open staircase descends from the great room to lake level, where 9-foot ceilings and ubiquitous water views lend a bright airiness to the media room, with its gas-log fireplace and proximity to the magnificent, stone-arched wine cellar. A bowed wet bar with dishwasher serves both indoor and outdoor areas, which include a hot tub at the lower patio, where privacy and tranquility await. Also located at this level are a home gym, second master suite, nifty 4-bed bunk room with steps, and further, capacious bedroom. Sleeping areas are carpeted at this level, whilst media room, cellar, bar and tasting areas have richly-patinaed, leathered concrete flooring.
Access to the crystalline waters of Lake Keowee is level and inviting, via a stepping stone path to the covered dock with boat lift and extended deck. Home comfort compliments natural beauty in this waterfront gem.