818 Alder Point Way, Salem, SC 29676

This Retreat home is located in the gated community of Cliffs Falls South, boasting an 18 hole, Jack Nicklaus golf course and grand clubhouse. With its exterior clad in cedar shake with beam accents, stone and wrought iron, this home characterizes the delightful architecture of the Retreat at Falls South.Perched just above a Lake Keowee cove, the water is within a stones throw of the back of the home.Enjoying the many benefits of The Retreat residences, which will soon include the world-class wellness centre, the clubhouse, community gazebo and boat slips are within easy reach.Significantly upgraded from the already impressive building specifications, custom designer lighting fixtures and blinds, upgraded ceiling fans, extensive art lighting, textured walls, a renovated kitchen and 160-bottle wine cooler elevate this residence from great to fabulous.The foyer invites entry to an open living area of spacious yet cozy dimensions, warmed by Hickory wood flooring and beam-crowned door openings.A vaulted ceiling showcases the gas-burning stone fireplace in the Great Room, which lies open to the dining area with its specialty lighting fixture.Doors and windows capture a beautiful lake view and access to a most welcoming porch with retractable screens, and wood-lined ceiling, flagstone floor, mahogany doors and heart-warming wood-burning stone fireplace. The outdoor kitchen boasts a Kitchen Aid grill with stone surround and Viking Professional vent hood.Indoor cooking amenities include extended custom cabinetry, an island crowned by a substantial granite slab, apron-fronted farm sink, travertine-subway-tiled backsplash, Jenn Air wall ovens and 6-burner gas range.The spacious master bedroom offers a reading nook overlooking the lake and travertine en suite bathroom with steam shower, jetted tub and rubbed bronze fixtures.The bonus area bedroom is spacious and dormered, and has a lovely en suite bathroom with mosaic tiled backsplash.An inviting staircase leads from Great Room to lake level, where a most wonderful billiards room and wine tasting kitchen area promise hours of pleasurable entertainment.The billiards (or family) room opens freely to a covered flagstone patio, the lawn and lake, while the wet bar or wine sampling room with its granite countertops and seeded glass stemware cupboards also accommodates climatized wine storage.A sweet 4-bed bunkroom with adjacent playroom allows the accommodation of numerous guests, with style!Bathroom access for swimmers or boaters is provided by an exterior door, with an al fresco shower beyond.The fourth bedroom (presently employed as a home office) has a lake view and en suite travertine bathroom.