3RD ROW OCEAN ... Heritage Homes has created another classic in the heart of world class Sea Pines Plantation. A 3rd Row walkway lot was carefully chosen to build this spectacular residence. An adajcent pathway and a hundred steps East and you will find one of the finest beaches on the East Coast.

Patrick Murphy and Heritage Homes are known islandwide for their high quality construction. Unique architecture, A+ specifications, and an attention to detail are the hallmarks of Heritage Homes. At the entry, the motorcourt is paved with individual pavers and edged in oversized brick. The driveway/motorcourt offers generous off-street parking and easy access to the oversized 2-car garage. Stop for a moment and admire the architecture. Traditional shingle, unique Mansard roof designs, and wonderful window treatments create a one-of-a-kind home. Three steps up at the entry create a gentle access to the 1st floor with no huge flights of stairs. The entry is covered and the spectacular mahogany entry door welcomes the visitor.

Step inside and you will find a truly unique architectural design that is perfect for this beach location. The living space is open and flowing on the 1st floor. The home is built around a 2 master suite floor plan with a total of 7 bedrooms. As you enter the foyer, stone pavers runs throughout the 1st floor of the home. Note the heavy crown moldings, wide baseboards and solid millwork.

The foyer opens to a great room with a large center island, all topped in granite. The kitchen is open and top of the line with a full complement of stainless GE Monogram, Subzero, and Viking appliances. The stove is a 6-burner stainless Viking, the double door refrigerator is Subzero and there is a built-in icemaker. The island is massive with room for 6 bar stools. There is a generous amount of raised panel cabinetry and lots of recessed lighting. The kitchen opens to a great room centering on a gas fireplace with a granite hearth, traditional mantel, and unique overhead paddle fans. The room is trimmed in beadboard and heavy millwork. There are 4 windows that overlook the backyard pool.

The formal/informal dining is set in a separate room with lots of beadboard wainscoting and chair rail, heavy moldings and windows on 3 sides.

Off the foyer is the junior master suite with huge closet that is outfitted with multiple rod and shelving, fabulous granite and stone bath with his and her vanity with undermount sinks, deep soaking tub, glass shower and private European style water closet.

Across the foyer, there is a full bath, laundry facilities, and huge storage closet. The location of this added full bath is ideal for pool access. There is also convenient garage storage.

Stairs from the main living area lead up a half flight to a cozy den/media room. It could be outfitted as an additional bedroom with is adjacent full bath.

The master bedroom is privately located across the hall. There is a huge master bedroom suite with overheight ceilings, its own wet bar with frige, and a massive walk-in closet. The huge master bath has separate his and her vanities (her vanity with a recessed makeup area) and private European style water closet, stall shower with heavy edgeless glass door, deep jacuzzi whirlpool tub, and a skylight that washes the room in natural light. Off the master bath is a private sun deck.

Another half flight up, you will discover 5 additional bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms have their own en suite baths with large walk-in closets. Two additional bedrooms are set in a 2-bedroom suite arrangement, sharing a full bath with more stone and granite.

To the rear of the home with access from the great room is a covered brick floored porch with a stone layed pool deck and a wonderful edged pool with separate spa.

Notable features of this extraordinary home include traditional architecture, stone layed driveway, patio and pool deck, granite and stainless kitchen, top-of-the-line appliances, AquaLink interior pool control system, multiple zone HVAC system, gas fireplace, whirlpool baths, excellent millwork, and fabulous location.

The home is fully furnished with a heavy booking of summer leasing through ResortQuest of Hilton Head.