WATERFRONT ... Hickory Forest is one of the premier residential neighborhoods in the private residential community of Hilton Head Plantation. Estate sized lots located along the bluff deliver sweeping sunrise views of Port Royal Sound and the Atlantic Ocean . The moonrise across St. Helena Island is spectacular. The elevation is high, the trees spectacular and the architecture is outstanding. Pelican Watch Court is a private cul-de-sac of fine homes all built on oversized lots with wonderful setbacks from the street. Don't miss the nearby boardwalk across the marsh to a very interesting walking beach.

The original owners of this spectacular property collaborated with renowned residential designer, Kermit Huggins, to craft a masterpiece for this almost 3/4 acre lot. This quite likely is one of Kermit Huggins' finest projects. Viewed from the street with its stately standing seam copper roof, you know you are in for a treat as you approach the home through a long circular driveway with a side entry oversized garage. There are fabulous Live Oaks and Palmetto Palms with up lighting and the entire landscaping plan is ideal for its low maintenance. Stop for a moment and admire the classic Kermit Huggins design with heavy fascia and soffit treatments, generous overhangs with accent lighting and massive planters that allow this stately home to nestle into the subtropical Lowcountry forest.

This is truly one of the largest and most spectacular homesites in Hilton Head Plantation. The owner purchased this through an original lottery drawing and chose it because of its depth, morning sunrise views and interesting combination of marsh and sound.

At the entry, quarried stone walkways greet the visitor as you enter through a wrought iron gate. The entry courtyard centers on a beautifully landscaped garden and a centerpiece fountain. This landscape architectural feature is ideal for outside entertaining and is a precursor to what lies ahead. Note the 3-pod architectural design with the garage connected by a breezeway and the separate 2-bedroom plus kitchenette guest wing also connected by a breezeway.

The owner, an experienced builder of fine buildings in Toronto , chose long-time Lowcountry craftsman, Coleman Bell, to execute the Kermit Huggins design. There is hardcoat construction, the liberal use of stone and marble, and the standing seam copper roof that is a few among many outstanding materials used in the construction.

From the entry courtyard, three gentle steps lead to the beveled glass entry door. As you open the massive door with Baldwin brass hinges and locksets, you are further convinced that no expense was spared in the construction of this fine home. From the front door, quarried marble with contrasting insets pave the foyer and run throughout the living area of the home. The foyer ceiling features wonderful crown moldings and indirect lighting that accent the crystal chandelier. Off the foyer and enclosed by paneled doors with heavy brass hardware is a marble topped bar with glass shelving, brass sink, and matching faux painted cabinetry. Note the interesting massive columns, one of Kermit Huggins' signature designs and the interesting ceiling treatments with lots of recessed lighting.

The foyer opens to a great room that centers on a solid masonry, wood burning fireplace with a solid marble mantle. There is a tray ceiling, heavy crown molding and a wall of glass opens to the lanai and the marsh and waterfront view beyond.

The vestibule entry off the foyer has a massive edgeless glass door etched in a Lowcountry marsh and wildlife scene that opens to a beautiful formal dining room with generous wall space, indirect lighting and ceiling medallion. The marble floors are outstanding for the display of your Persian rugs.

The great room plan opens to a cozy Carolina room with built-in cabinetry and easy access to the lanai. Nearby is a half-bath powder room with custom plumbing fixtures, unique circular wall and pocket door.

Opening to the Carolina room is a totally remodeled kitchen with naturally stained raised panel butternut wood cabinetry, all topped in heavy granite, Wolf stainless 6-burner gas range, Subzero refrigerator, and Miele dishwasher with matching panels. Note the butler's serving bar, glass front cabinetry, appliance garages and reach-in pantry. Connecting the kitchen and the Carolina room is a cozy breakfast room, ideal for a circular table. Note the overhead lighting in the kitchen, the skylight that washes the room in natural light and the views available from the kitchen to the lanai out to the Sound. A door from the breakfast area opens to a covered porch and easy access to an outdoor cooking area.

Off the great room and Carolina room is a wonderful screened lanai, all paved with stone floors. Motorized screening adds livability, comfort and convenience to this great outdoor living space. There are 3 gentle steps down to a large wooden patio with grassed yard overlooking the spectacular waterfront view. At this point, pause for a moment and notice the privacy that you enjoy from this unique property. Across the Sound, you are looking at Parris Island, St. Helena Island and Bay Point. The boats on the Intracoastal Waterway cross the Sound in front of you. Port Royal Sound joins into the Atlantic Ocean right before your eyes.

In the main residence, there are two master suites. At ground level and at the opposite end of the foyer, pass through a warm and richly decorated den/library with heavy natural wood paneling, marble floors, and built-in entertainment center cabinetry and bookcases. Off the study is the junior master suite with fabulous views of the Sound. There is a large walk-in closet with a separate storage closet beyond. Pocket doors open to a marble bath with his and her vanities, deep soaking tub with Sound views and a large stall shower with edgeless glass door.

From the center of the house, stand and admire the floating natural wood circular staircase that leads to the upstairs master suite. Overhead, large skylights wash the staircase in natural light. The master bedroom is generous in size with a separate sitting area, built-in entertainment system, marble topped wet bar, and sliders to a 2 nd story sunning deck. The master bath is finished in white and gray marble with a large step-in shower defined by glass blocks. There is a his and her double vanity, bidet, and deep soaking tub with views out to the Sound. Off the master suite is a large closet and separate spot ideal for a small office or writing desk.

There are two bedrooms in the main residence and an adjacent guest cottage with two additional bedrooms, each with private garden baths, connected by a small kitchenette. The entire cottage is connected to the main residence with a covered breezeway.

Notable features of this outstanding residence include heavy masonry stucco construction, standing seam copper roof, a new kitchen with Subzero, Wolf and Miele appliances, lots of natural marble and stone, etched glass dining room doors, indirect lighting, masonry fireplace, skylights, Bang & Olufsen integrated sound system with separate room controls, screened lanai with motorized retractable screening, Baldwin brass hardware throughout, oversized garage with workshop space, water softening system, water purification system, entry courtyard with statue fountain, 3-zone HVAC system, extensive exterior landscape and architectural lighting, and custom floating circular staircase.