Port Royal Sound to Atlantic Ocean Views ... The most spectacular views on Hilton Head Island ... The house was designed by Kermit Huggins to maximize big water views from 9 rooms and from 3 sides of the home. The cul-de-sac location provides privacy and 22-mile panoramic sunrise or moonrise view of Port Royal Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. Open space to the East is zoned to maintain unobstructed views. The home was elevated to 22 ft., which makes it one of the safest waterfront homes on the Island and provides commanding views of boats shrimping, fishing and traveling North and South along the Coast.

At the entry, a long driveway splits into a circular driveway allowing cars to pass under a portico entry. Wide steps give easy access to the covered entry porch. The driveway splits and offers convenient access to 2 oversized 2-car garages. There is elevator access at garage level to all floors of the home. Centered under the house at ground floor level is an oyster shell tabby paved area that offers infinite possibilities for use. As you approach the house, note the intensive professionally styled landscaping, all nurtured with an automatic sprinkler system and exterior lighting. There are specimen palms, magnolias, camellias, and beautiful sodded areas.

As you ascend to the entry porch, note the brick accent columns. There is a wide tiled paved entry porch leading to double custom wood entry doors with beveled glass inserts and sidelights.

Step inside and the view before you explodes through the doorway to the great room. The great room soars 2 stories above you and is finished with traditional tongue and groove, nailed down hardwood flooring. There are built-in bookcases, a gas fireplace with a flush hearth, traditional mantle, and lots of accent lighting around the room. Note the two distinct cozy seating areas in the great room.

Off the great room and defined by a column is a formal dining room with generous wall space, ideal for furniture placement. The room is finished with crown molding, chair rail, and more wood flooring for display of your accent rugs.

The great room opens to a cozy solarium with large panels of glass on 3 sides of the room. There is no better view on Hilton Head Island than the view from this room. Note the effect of the careful placement of the home as you look from side to side and not be impacted by your neighbors' homes. Note the spartina marsh in front of you offering wonderful weather protection, nature watching, and the unique shoreline pathway that you can traverse for a couple of miles along a most interesting beach.

The large island kitchen is a chef's delight. There are two center islands, built-in desk, sweeping ocean views, and a cozy breakfast alcove with some of the best views in the house. The large center island has a double stainless steel sink, and there is a prep sink, a full complement of appliances including KitchenAid dishwasher, JennAir solid surface range, double door refrigerator, double wall ovens, microwave and Scotsman icemaker. From the kitchen, there is easy access to a utility room with washer, dryer, deep sink, and pantry. Off the kitchen, heavy sliders open to a deck that is ideal for a sunrise breakfast or outdoor grilling in the evening.

From the foyer, a hallway leads to a study/library with pocket doors, wood floors, and a wall of built-in bookcases and base cabinetry and an ideal position for a large screened television. Nearby is the half-bath powder room. An elevator offers the convenience of bringing groceries from car to the kitchen or guest luggage from car to the second floor guest suite.

At 1st floor level, pocket doors open to a 2 bedroom, 2 bath suite. The master bedroom section is generous in size and the views are spectacular. The master bath is uniquely configured with a deep whirlpool tub, private European style water closet, his and her Corian topped vanities, double door walk-in closets, and a huge step-in shower with views to the North and West across the Sound. The master suite accommodates a king sized bed or twin beds and other furniture placement. A guest bedroom or twin master has a full bath that can double as another first-floor powder room.

Stairs from the entry hallway, next to the elevator, lead to a balcony that overlooks the great room. There is a fabulous private office that will be the envy of anyone who likes to spend time at a desk overlooking a view that is as good as it gets. This room has built-in bookcases, built-in computer desk, space for file drawers, and can easily function as a 4th bedroom with its easy access to a bath. At the other end of the balcony, there is a guest bedroom suite with a high ceiling, architectural glass, large walk-in closet and easy access to a private en suite bath. It certainly could qualify as a second master suite.

There are many innovations and thoughtful construction that are too numerous to include in this description but can be pointed out at an appropriate time. Notable features of this extraordinary home include multiple zone energy efficient geothermal HVAC systems, 4+ car garage and shop, hardwood floors, top-of-line Andersen clad window systems, elevator, air conditioned closets, huge storage areas, central station alarm system, built-in vacuum system, gas fireplace and lots of recessed lighting. In addition to the safety of the 22 ft. elevation, you can enjoy the insurance savings provided by this extraordinary elevation.