1917 Mentella Cove Dr, Charleston, SC 29414

This is THE PREMIERE LOT in the highly desirable Essex section of Carolina Bay! Double porches overlook large pond and an expansive side yard while the back deck overlooks wooded back drop and offers a great deal of privacy. Lovingly maintained this home has had significant upgrades over the past year. Elevated home with double porches. Upon entering you will find hardwoods throughout the first floor living areas. Dining room with chair & picture rail, crown molding throughout first floor. Large custom kitchen with 42 inch cabinets, granite, energy efficient Bosch and Kitchen Aid appliances overlooks a large family room w/fireplace which leads to the back deck. Master down with barn door leading to master bathroom w/dual vanities, separate tub and sink. Upstairs is a large loft areawhich opens to the secondary porch. This space is perfect as a secondary den, office, playroom, or more. The builder's plans allowed for an option of this space to be used for two additional bedrooms for those with large families (check out documents to see the schematic). There are currently three very nice sized bedrooms with two additional bathrooms upstairs. Downstairs you will find a dream waiting for the person who likes to tinker or to PARTY! 400 ADDITIONAL square feet of cooled area. This space is currently being used as a work shop and an indoor hockey rink. Seller has added a mini jumbo tron system. While you may not want to try your hand at a slap shot, this rink will be removed but it is a perfect place to watch hockey or college football with friends! This home is energy efficient with radiant roof barrier, tank less hot water heater and is HERS rated. The seller has recently had the following completed: Completely re-landscaped the yard to include grading back yard, new retention wall, buried French drains for gutters, all new low maintenance Zoysa grass, black composite edging, multiple new shrubs and flowers. New smart garage door opener Wrought iron spindles on stairs and around 3rd floor catwalk New fence Front stairway wood replaced with low maintenance composite material. Front and back porches, and back stairway freshly painted. New deck was built under the back porch for another very usable patio. Piped natural gas for grilling. Ecobee smart connected thermostats All 76 lights in house replaced with low maintenance LED bulbs Automatic Led outdoor lighting surrounding whole house Sliding white barn door for master bath. Irrigation system added. Fire pit added Carolina Bay is Conveniently located to Historic Charleston, beaches and shopping. Enjoy the convenience of strolling down to the zero-entry pool, covered pavilion, and cozy brick-walled fire pit at the nearby amenity center. You can also meander along the Essex nature trail and take in the beauty of the mossy oaks while watching the sun set over the marsh from the cozy park bench next to the kayak launch. The roof is of architectural shingles and there is a built-in pest control system so your home can be serviced from outside. Look no further and come see the epitome of graceful living today. If square footage is important - MEASURE!!