162 W Bennett Rd, Westminster, SC 29693

Magnificent country estate located on 10 plus acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Custom built with the best of local and imported materials, this is the finest of any of the lumber baron homes of Oconee County. Entry to the home is graced with a wrought iron and brick fence and gate, leading down a beautiful drive to the parking circle. Custom built in 1999, the front door is mahogany and opens up to a grand entranceway featuring marble floors 25+ ft ceilings, Corinthian columns and an iconic curved grand staircase leading to the second level. From the entranceway, the home flows naturally to the formal living room, featuring a massive gas fireplace cathedral ceilings, Brazilian Cherry Hardwood floors, and a entrance onto the back veranda. Heading now down the hallway to the kitchen, you'll find imported German handcrafted backsplash overlooking the stainless steel cooktop, granite countertops, heated tile floors, warming draw, eat in area, and an open concept into the large den. The large den features 20+ coffered ceilings, imported German limestone gas fireplace, and access onto to the back veranda. located off the kitchen and great room, you'll find the finest formal dining room in Oconee County, featuring walnut wainscoting, mahogany and Brazilian Cherry floors with gold inlay in the ceiling. The master suite, located on the main level, boasts a large sitting room with fireplace, exterior access, vaulted trey ceilings with in-lay lighting and Brazilian cherry floors. The master bath is styled on a Roman Bath with corithian columns, heated tile floors, jetted tub, his and hers vanities, walk in tile shower, and a depiction of the sky on the ceiling. The master closet contains tons of beautiful built ins, heating draw for towels, and a secret storage room for extra space. The main level also contains a library, featuring walnut siding Brazilian cherry floors and vaulted ceilings, half bath for guests, laundry room with sink, elevator to the second level, and a two car attached garage. The second level is accessed from two stair cases, one from the great room and the other from the main entrance way. Upstairs you'll find two large bedrooms, each with their own walk in closets and en-suite full baths, and a large bonus room/fourth bedroom, with its own full bath as well. The entire house contains crown molding, based on German mill working from the 1880's and is well appointed. In addition to the main house, their is an additional two car detached garage, with a full bath, kitchen area, and additional laundry room. More property (up to 70 acres) may be added at an additional cost. This property is a once in a lifetime opportunity to have one of the finest homes ever constructed in Oconee County and is truly a must see!