492 Old Dock Rd, Kiawah Island, SC 29455

The gorgeous shingle style home at 492 Old Dock Road doesn't just enjoy tremendous curb appeal, it comes with a private infinity pool and dock overlooking the Kiawah River, offering the best sunsets on the Island. With breathtaking views of one of the widest stretches of the Kiawah River from large windows, glass doors, wide deck, and upper balcony, this home dazzles.  On approach, the exterior impresses with fine details like metal roofing, eyebrow window and trim, graceful corbels, professional landscaping, and a flared staircase leading up to a welcoming front porch and beautiful mahogany door flanked by sidelights and transoms.  Inside, an open, double-height foyer with graceful white trim and wainscoting leads through a wide, cased cove opening to a living room with gas fireplace and built-in shelving, white coffered ceilings, and a wall of windows and glass doors framing the water view.  The wide-plank hardwood flooring carries from the foyer and living room into the adjacent gourmet kitchen with cherry cabinetry, sleek cabinet pulls, granite countertops, white beadboard cove ceiling, and huge windows over a wide farmhouse sink.  Professional-grade stainless steel appliances, including a Wolf® duel fuel range with six burners and dual convection oven, custom backsplash, and stainless hood, make the kitchen a chef's delight. The dishwasher and large refrigerator with icemaker are paneled to match the cabinetry, and two glass-fronted cabinets flank the sink's windows, showcasing glassware. The kitchen island offers extra seating and a prep sink; a butler's pantry provides plentiful storage.  An adjoining breakfast nook beckons from beside a window wall, a glass door leading to the screened porch, where a dining set comfortably seats six beneath the cooling breeze of a ceiling fan.  In the other direction lies an elegant dining room, with tall windows overlooking the Island's lush trees; the soothing colors and graceful chandelier emanate calmness. A transom window at the peak of the vaulted ceiling invites in extra sunlight.  This home offers two master suites. The first lies on the first floor at the rear of the home. Spacious and sunny, with rows of windows on two sides, the master bedroom overlooks the river; a set of French doors provides a private entrance to the rear deck and infinity pool. The master bath features his-and-hers sinks, a large, windowed garden tub, frameless glass walk-in-shower with multiple showerheads, and large walk-in closet with built-in shelving.   Take the elevator or stairs to the second level, where a sunny walkway crosses above the two-story foyer to access the bedrooms.  The second-floor master suite features a vaulted tray ceiling and a wall of windows and glass doors leading to a spacious, private balcony overlooking the river and its tranquil tidal marsh. The master bath features his-and-hers sinks, a large frameless glass walk-in shower with multiple showerheads, and large, windowed garden tub. A walk-in closet and elegant chandelier complete the picture.  Two expansive guest suites offer plenty of space for guests. The first easily sleeps four in spacious comfort; it's bright with sunlight streaming in the windows on two walls. Its adjoining bath pleases with a charming black-and-white tile floor, white vanity, and black stone countertop with undermount sink.   The second guest suite sleeps two and has room for more; its bath offers a wooden vanity with curved granite countertop, undermount sink, and separate walk-in shower with seating. Situated in Kiawah's desirable Middlewoods East neighborhood near The Sanctuary, Turtle Point golf course, Night Heron Park, and a host of other amenities--and yet seeming serene worlds away--this home is available furnished and includes an irrigation system.