17 Waterside Dr, Beaufort, SC 29907

17 Waterside is located in convenient and desirable Newpoint. Positioned adjacent to The Green, a passive waterfront park, this custom built home is designed for a family or empty nesters. The current owners worked with Alan Marshall of Architrave to design this wonderful space. Spacious wrap around porches provide a wonderful venue to enjoy the views of historic downtown Beaufort and the Intracoastal Waterway. A shared private deepwater dock is steps away, and you can enjoy a covered pier head and private float on the placid waters of Factory Creek. Both the kitchen and living room have a fireplace and open onto the porches and the river. There are custom built-ins in the living room and family room. In addition, a large screened porch provides an opportunity for dining almost year round. Antique heart pine floors milled especially for this home cover the downstairs and upstairs, with carpet in only the closets upstairs. There is a first floor master suite which is currently used as an auxiliary living space. A spacious dining room with connecting butlers pantry and wet bar are just off the entrance foyer as is a half bath. Beautiful millwork and Savannah grey bricks on the hearth, and plenty of natural light add a warm tone to this lovely home. Upstairs boasts another full master suite and three bedrooms each with a bath. The finished third floor provides space for a home gym, media room or additional storage. An elevator shaft is in place to provide easy access if needed. Underneath the home is a three car garage and plenty of dry storage for kayaks, bicycles, and lawn equipment. The space under the house also has plumbing and can be closed in for a future rec room or studio apartment. A propane powered, hard wired generator is located below as well in case of emergencies in an area that could be used as a workshop. Deepwater, first and second floor master bedrooms, spacious porches, and a deepwater dock make this home ideal for a family or executive couple.