3 Sussex Court
Pleasant Point
Beaufort, South Carolina
$595,000

Welcome home to 3 Sussex Court. This low country living home is perfectly positioned on a spectacular waterfront site to offer a wide view of the creek and grasses from almost every room on the first floor. The centurion oaks dapple light on professionally landscaped gardens that have been smartly planned to require minimum attention. History lives here. An old tabby foundation is exposed in the front yard. This reminder of the plantation past is now a beautiful garden accent.

A brick and tabby path winds it way to the breezy front porch. A transom top and two half sidelights frame the entry door. The foyer showcases handsome hardwood flooring, dentil crown and an elegant chandelier.

The hardwoods and fine crown molding continue in the great room. Built-in cabinetry and a gas log fireplace give this large space a warm and relaxed ambiance. Transom topped French doors open onto a waterside screened porch.

The dining room is graciously sized for formal and family occasions. The floor is hardwood and the high ceiling is finished with dentil crown.

The kitchen is blends function with design. Gleaming white cabinetry and appliances add a fresh contrast to dark granite countertops and hardwood flooring. The window over the double bowl porcelain sink opens to the water view. Amenities include a cooktop with warming zone, a pair of wall ovens, wine chiller, side by side refrigerator, island vegetable sink, and a walk-in pantry fitted with a swinging door.

The breakfast room is set with a bay that captures the Pleasant Point morning fog. The window casings are beautifully detailed with rosettes.

The guest powder room is convenient to all first floor spaces.

The master bedroom boasts nature and water views from every aperture. The floor covering is a luxurious carpet. The bath is a pampering retreat offering a tall two sink vanity with center bank of drawers, a relaxing jetted tub, an invigorating custom tiled walk-in shower, private water closet and a substantial walk-in closet for clothing.

A guest bed and bath suite is located in a secluded first floor wing. The hardwood floored bedroom has a captivating view of the old oaks. The en-suite bath provides a tall vanity cabinet and combined tub and shower.

The laundry room is equipped with cabinets and a sink. It connects the garage and main home.

Atop the staircase to the second floor is a huge family room carpeted in durable Berber.

Both upper level bedrooms have a tranquil bird’s eye view of moss draped arms of stately oaks.

Immense attic storage is accessible from multiple walk-in points.

A full bath is shared by the second floor rooms.

Wildlife abounds. The rear gardens are protected with deer fencing. This unique 1.17 acre site offers peace and quiet seclusion. Through the iron arbor, a peninsula projects into the tidal creek. The creek is an inlet from the nearby Beaufort River, a part of the Intracoastal Coastal Waterway. There’s plenty of water from mid to high tide. The land and water is suitable for a short dock for crabbing or launching canoes and kayaks.

The oversized, side load, two car garage adds to the home’s curb appeal by allowing the intriguing Low County façade to dominate the streetscape. Lots are generously sized enhancing privacy. The community offers open space for walking pets, morning strolls and experiencing the abundance of nature that shares its habitat with residents.

3 Sussex Court is represented by Beale Cummings and Marge Murray of Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners. Beale can be reached direct at (843) 812-2787 and Marge at (843) 812-2947.