Port Royal Sound to Atlantic Ocean Views ... The beach front homes along the blue waters of Port Royal Sound are some of the more sought after properties on Hilton Head Island . Located in the heart of the private residential community of Hilton Head Plantation, this unique and private residential area enjoys spectacular panoramic sun and moonrises across Port Royal Sound and the Atlantic Ocean . The Huber home is carefully landscaped in an easy-to-maintain natural plan that incorporates Live Oaks and other hardwood trees while leaving ample space for the addition of a swimming pool with expansive water views. A select few properties in Hilton Head Plantation enjoy such easy access to the natural shoreline and walking beach. The landscaping is nurtured with an automatic sprinkler system, and there are numerous yard lights for night lighting effects.

This 6,543 sq. ft. home was designed by long-time and respected island AIA Architect, Steve Carson. The home was carefully built by the watchful eyes of its original demanding owner. Nothing but the best of materials, including hardcoat stucco and clad windows, were used.

The circular driveway offers generous off-street parking and easy access to the large 2-car garage. Experience the mystery of the entry courtyard as you pass through a pergola with custom heavy bronze doors welcoming you into a beautifully landscaped pierced brick courtyard with extensive night lighting and fishpond. From the courtyard, a gentle staircase rises to the entry deck.

Step through the custom double mahogany doors with Baldwin locksets to the tiled foyer that soars 25 ft. above. A high architectural window washes the foyer in natural light. Overlooking the foyer is a balcony/loft to be described later. Note the heavy accented wood columns and extensive moldings in the foyer. A small room off the foyer is ideally situated for wine storage.

The foyer opens to a formal living room with 2 Pella sliding glass doors topped with palladian windows. The ceiling is high and flat with crown molding and a smooth sheetrock finish. The room centers on a doublesided gas fireplace, and there is lots of wall space for your paintings, all accented by artwork lighting.

There is a large formal dining room that opens off the foyer with a cased opening. This room has a high tray ceiling, extensive wall space for furniture placement, bay window with plantation shutters, another architectural palladian window and double service doors opening to the kitchen. Also off the foyer is the pub/bar room. This is a great room to start the entertainment of the evening or to finish up at the end. The custom wet bar has purposely been built to be easily removed if the new owner prefers a different arrangement. A full guest bath/powder room is nearby.

This custom home is designed around the ever popular kitchen Carolina room. The chef's kitchen is beautifully designed by all standards and has a large center island as well as a secondary island with bar/prep sink ideal for barstool or casual sitting. There is a full complement of lightly stained cabinetry, extensive roll out features, deep drawers, and all topped in a light beveled edge Corian. There is a full complement of top-of-the-line appliances that remain in the home including a GE Monogram state-of-the-art 5-burner solid surface induction cooktop with downdraft venting system and double GE Monogram ovens. This room has a high flat ceiling with crown molding and extensive water views. The kitchen opens to a Carolina room that is ideal for casual dining and a cozy entertainment area enjoying the doublesided fireplace. There are extensive Pella windows and double sliders that open to an outdoor brick deck.

Off the kitchen is a walk-in pantry and a huge utility room with washer, dryer, and lots of additional cabinetry with a deep inset octagonal sink. There is a built-in desk, ironing board, and lots of closet space.

Stairs from the utility room ascend a half flight, and there is a huge bonus/media/play room over the garage. This room has 4 closets, and inside one of the closets, discover a wet bar, refrigerator, and microwave in case this area becomes a mother-in-law or kids suite. The ceiling is finished in a unique chapel style vault, and there is extensive built-in lighting. The bonus/media room has a full bath.

The first floor master bedroom is huge with a large bay and triple palladian windows that overlook the spectacular waterfront view. There are his and her separate baths, one with a walk-in shower with edgeless glass doors, and the other with a deep soaking tub and separate shower. Also, there are his and her walk-in closets with lots of rod and shelving and 2 linen closets..

From the foyer, stairs lead to the balcony/media/reading area that overlooks the foyer. This area centers on a 3rd fireplace with a raised old Savannah gray brick hearth. There are extensive bookcases surrounding the room. Double sliders provide spectacular views and access to the upper balcony.

Off the balcony area, discover 4 large bedrooms and 2 additional baths. Each bedroom has lots of closet space, and the 2 waterside bedrooms have wonderful views.

Back to the main living area, there is access from the Carolina room and the living room to a spacious outdoor brick deck overlooking the rear grounds. Views are 180 degrees from the Atlantic Ocean to Parris Island, Port Royal Sound and the Broad River . Don't miss the boardwalk at the back of the property connecting the backyard to a most interesting walking beach and shoreline pathway.

Given the elevation of the house (approximately 25 ft. above mean sea level), there is generous paved storage at ground level. Also discover the unique screened entertainment area that functions as a wonderful spot for oyster roasts or other outdoor entertainment activities.

Noted features of this home include high vaulted and smooth sheetrock finish ceilings, multiple zone HVAC system, heavy moldings, electrically operated as well as manually operated storm shutters, Pella top-of-the-line windows and doors, gas fireplace, extensive artwork lighting, extensive custom tile floors, central station alarm system, and plantation shutters.