Viewing Listing MLS# 17000031

Absolutely stunning, luxury home with endless marsh and river views! Welcome HOME to MARY ELLEN DRIVE! This truly magnificent home boasts of unsurpassed construction and upgrades, gorgeous views, and rich detail. This grand Charleston single-style home sits in the secluded and upscale neighborhood of LONGBOROUGH overlooking the Ashley River. The home features wide, sweeping first and second floor verandas, and a third floor porch. ALL three capture the beautiful views and marsh breezes. This Lowcountry style home presents three expansive floors, all of which are open and flowing with spacious, light-filled rooms and decorated with a designer's touch. As you pull into the driveway, notice the beauty of the home's surroundings and the wide, full verandas encompassingthe front and side of the home. Enter the elegant front doors and onto beautifully refinished hardwood floors as the gorgeous lighting casts a welcoming glow at your feet. Notice the distressed wood bead board hugging the walls of each room. At 4596 square feet, this beautiful home consists of: 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, a formal living room and dining room, gourmet kitchen, laundry room, home theater, office/study, wet bar, elevator, 2-car garage with a large workshop area, and storage-galore. Step into the home onto beautiful refinished hardwood floors and be greeted by the open floor plan, 10' ceilings, living room, dining room and gourmet kitchen. This first floor space is just perfect entertaining. Enjoy dinner with family and friends in the lovely dining room complete with: wainscoting, gleaming hardwood floors and a gorgeous chandelier. Find peaceful moments in the pretty living room while reading a book by the fire and sipping a cup of coffee. Take in the beauty of your surroundings as you enter the kitchen and envision yourself preparing a meal in the chef's kitchen complete with; stainless steel, top-of-the line appliances, gas range, gas cook top, stunning counter tops, lovely wood cabinets, and counter seating. After dinner or after your morning cup of coffee, stroll down the hall and open the beautiful wood and glass doors to the veranda and take in the amazing views. Or, open the doors and enjoy the delightful marsh and river breezes while having dinner and drinks with family and friends; such a beautiful outdoor space for every occasion, quiet or fun-filled moment. Enjoy fabulous days and nights on the verandas...Also, on the first floor, you will find a wonderful secondary bedroom; such a versatile room that has been used as a study, music room, sitting room, and bedroom. After a long days working in your third floor, private, home office complete with custom cabinets, built-in shelves, and rich wood detail, enjoy movies and sporting events in the home theater room while preparing drinks and snacks at the wet bar. Take a stroll down to the 5th bedroom (could be used as a secondary sitting room) and throw open the French doors leading to the third floor deck and breathe in the views while the boats sail up and down the Ashley River. After a wonderful day at work and at ""play,"" take the elevator to the second floor and step out into the spacious hall and pay attention to the detail, the beautiful floors, elegant lighting and beautifully appointed master bedroom, bath and closet. Enjoy evenings by the fire in the spacious master suite boasting of; a sitting area, wood-beamed ceiling, fireplace, gorgeous hardwood floors, tons of natural light, and amazing master bath and closet. The master bath consists of: pretty floors, gorgeous counters, separate sinks and counter space (perfect for every couple), Jacuzzi tub, separate shower, and a water closet. The huge master closet is perfect for one or two, and holds ample storage and shelving. Just down the hall from the master, you will find two secondary bedrooms and full baths. Each one is filled with natural light and boast of beautiful hardwood floors and large closets. More outstanding features include, but are not limited to: distressed wood bead board, custom wrought iron railings inside and out, grand mouldings, custom shutters, wood and glass doors, granite and natural stone counter tops, exterior hardi-plank with accented with beautiful Charleston green trim, accent exterior lighting, newly installed, custom garage door, elevator access to each floor to include the garage, and central-vacuum system. Expect to be impressed by this stunning, luxury home with its never-ending marsh and river views, attention to interior and exterior detail and its fabulous neighborhood community! Welcome HOME to Charleston's luxury at its finest!