8440 Chisolm Plantation Rd, Edisto Island, SC 29438

One-of a kind Custom Designed & Built home in sought after Middleton Plantation! This wonderful retreat is truly a gem & is nestled on a beautifully wooded 1.09 acre lot offering captivating views of the salt marsh & tidal creeks! It is situated on choice, well elevated land that is NOT in the flood zone which allows for raised slab construction with easy access and no steps to climb! The architectural style is full of personality & is a contemporary interpretation of the 'Dogtrot' design that features a breezeway between the adjacent living or working areas. The main part of the house consists of an open floorplan with large Living/Dining/Kitchen combination facing the marsh & creeks! It is surrounded by windows enhancing the natural light. There are high-end Anderson French & sliding..doors on the front & side which allows for nice flow-through breezes! The Master Suite consists of a spacious Bedroom facing the marsh with sliding glass doors to open & enjoy the outdoors & take in the sights & sounds of nature! There is a huge walk-in closet and the private bath has a walk-in tile shower and a cast iron clawfoot soaking tub for your relaxation! The second Guest Bedroom is also large with room for multiple beds and features a connecting bath with walk-in tile shower. The Great room opens out to a covered porch so you can sit & unwind and enjoy the ever changing tidal marsh vista! There is also a full length deck which is a great place to grill out with family & friends & enjoy a casual meal! The craftsmanship in this fine home is impeccable... it features a 5V Galvalume metal roof, half-round galvanized gutters, cement plank exterior siding, hand-milled native pine shiplap walls throughout, handmade wood doors & latches, custom transom, antique pocket doors, built-in desk with cherry wood top, soft close kitchen cabinets, maple counter tops with a "live edge" & custom-built wired island with maple wood & marble top! Quality appliances including a 5-burner gas cook top with overhead stainless Miele exhaust & marble backsplash, stainless side by side refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher and electric wall oven. There's plenty of room to cook with your guests! A large walk-in pantry is right off the kitchen with lots of shelves for storage and it also features the laundry area with a full-size washer & dryer. For your convenience, you'll also enjoy the Rinnai tankless water heater for on demand hot water! On the other side of the connecting breezeway is a large 704 square foot annex that is currently being used as an art studio and extra sleeping quarters. A new ducted heating & air system was just added in 2021 as was a new set of Anderson French doors. This finished space with tall ceilings & white shiplap walls was pre-plumbed & wired to allow for the addition of a full bathroom, extra living or home office space or extra bedrooms.... there are so many options! There's also an attached storage shed for your yard tools, fishing & crabbing equipment & other recreational gear! This energy efficient home was built with extra-thick concrete floors, 6" thick walls fully insulated & soundproofed, spray foam insulation in the attic & roof and thermal windows & doors... the power bills are very low! Situated in a picturesque Lowcountry setting, it offers peaceful unobstructed views of the marsh & water and beautiful sunsets! There are numerous songbirds & shorebirds... you may even witness a rarely seen bald eagle if you're lucky! The lot is nicely wooded with oaks, magnolias & flowering azaleas... the entryway plaza is constructed of Charleston Brick & Tabby & there's a terraced area in the backyard that is a great spot for a garden! There's also an outdoor shower built from Eastern white cedar to use after a fun day on the water! Middleton is one of the most desirable neighborhoods on Edisto with spacious homesites, nice homes & miles of quiet paved roads to walk or ride bicycles. The homeowners fees are optional but are very affordable at $240 annually and give access to the community dock & boat ramp! You can spend countless hours exploring the surrounding waterways from your kayak or creek boat! The fishing, shrimping & crabbing are excellent! All of this and you're only 8 1/2 miles from Edisto Beach! Being sold unfurnished but includes all appliances. Some furnishings may be negotiable. Schedule an appointment today to come take a look... this is a rare opportunity & won't last long!

This property offers the Buyer a rare opportunity to purchase this custom built, energy efficient and well maintained home which is built close to the ground allowing very easy access to the home. No more stairs to climb or elevators needed. The home is full of charm and has many unique features for your enjoyment and use. As you approach there is an inviting entryway plaza of Charleston Brick and Shell Tabby. You next enter a 14' by 40' covered breezeway. The main part of the home has an open floor plan, two nice size bedrooms and two full baths. The great room includes the kitchen, dining area, office work area and living area. The living area opens onto a covered open porch which overlooks the beautiful Edisto Marsh. On each side of the covered porch are large open decks for yourenjoyment giving you a perfect place to entertain friends and grill your favorite food. The home has many windows and glass doors which invite natural light into the home. The distinctive kitchen island offers an excellent area to prep and serve food. The island counter top is a live edge 2" thick curly and bird's-eye hard maple as are the rest of the kitchen counter tops. A shelf is underneath the island that holds pots and pans. There is also an electric outlet for mixers, juicers and etc. The appliances are a Bosch dishwasher, five burner gas cook top with an overhead stainless steel Miele Exhaust and a granite back-splash, side-by-side stainless steel refrigerator and a new (07/2019) electric wall oven. The kitchen cabinets are custom made with "dove tail" drawers and doors. There is a very large walk-in pantry offering excellent storage for dishes, serving pieces, pots and pans, food products and etc. The side by side washer and new dryer are also located in this area. Close by is a built-in desk which makes a convenient office/work area. The desk is custom built with a handsome cherry top. The interior walls of the home are Ship-lapped 3/4" native pine. Some of the walls have been whitewashed. The guest bedroom is large and inviting. It has its own connected full bath with a large walk-in tile shower. The large master bedroom overlooks the marsh. French Doors open onto the back decks and covered porch. The master bath has a large walk-in tile shower and claw-foot tub. Attached (by the breezeway) to the main house is a studio/woodworking shop of 704 finished square feet making a total habitable space of 2,301 finished square feet. The woodworking shop has plumbing and electrical wiring to accommodate a simple renovation to include a bath and kitchen facilities for a guest apartment or an additional two bedrooms and bath. The workshop currently has air conditioning supplied by a 14,000 btu window air conditioner which is only a year old. A HVAC unit could also be easily installed. There is a shed attached to the Studio/Woodworking Shop for a R/O system if ever needed. The home is constructed with energy efficiency features of deep insulated side and end walls; 6" insulation batts in all exterior walls (6" and 3 1/2" batt insulation in interior walls for sound proofing); foam insulation underneath all roof areas in habitable portions of home and studio. Monthly average electric bills average $97.80 per month. The grounds of the property consist of 1.09 acres overlooking the marsh. You may launch a kayak from the property at the right time of high tide. There is an outside shower constructed of Eastern White Cedar. Come and view the property to see all of the many other wonderful features! You will not be disappointed. The property is located in Middleton Plantation which is a deep water community offering members of the HOA the use of a boat ramp and deep water community dock. Please ask your agent to give you the detailed feature list of the property describing the history of the building of this exceptional home.