Gated Luxury Home in Tea Farm113 Tea Farm Road is nestled in a highly desired neighborhood (with no traditional HOA) in the heart of historic Summerville. Its landscaped long driveway leads you to a unique and beautiful estate secured behind impressive electronic wrought iron gates anchored between stately brick columns. They open wide to welcome you to a nearly one-acre property sitting on the grounds of a former tea plantation and reveal many azaleas and magnificent live oak trees. The extraordinary 6000 sq. ft. home and garage with an additional storage room are dressed in stunning and strong Old Charleston bricks and are spacious enough for multi-generational living. This remarkable residence offers peaceful living with its circular, brick-lined cement driveway outlining a lusciousgreen space surrounding a flowing 4-tiered fountain to soothe the soul. Here you can sit a while on the spacious rocker-lined porch with its white columns rising from its Old Charleston brick floor. A brick sidewalk neatly wraps around the entire perimeter of the home. Undeniably, 113 Tea Farm Road is a one-of-a-kind home carefully crafted with not only beauty in mind but with safety, security and solitude as its 24" thick brick walls, supported by a commercial grade steel framework, and outlined by an 8' privacy fence reflects. This expansive home, situated on .91 acres, sports built-in hurricane rated shutters, a whole house 24KW Generac, and an extensive security system. It is as strong as it is beautiful and ready to withstand any storm that comes its way.
Entering through the stunning front door, you instantly pause upon seeing its spectacular foyer with a soaring ceiling and a long central hallway. Beautifully detailed crown molding throughout, 10' ceilings, and an impressive spindle staircase before you will instantly draw you in. Through French doors to your left, you can see an extremely spacious, custom designed, gourmet eat-in kitchen and breakfast room with commercial grade stainless steel cabinetry and stainless Energy Star appliances. The tiled floors are heated for cold winter mornings. Plenty of counter and storage space grace the room and a granite-topped island give ease to your meal prep and entertaining. Beyond the kitchen is a laundry/mud room, also with heated floors, built-in wall storage, and plenty of counter surface offering convenience and functionality.
Looking to your right from the foyer is a GRAND open concept living and dining room, ready to accommodate large gatherings with family and friends who will enjoy the abundance of space, light, and the substantial custom-built brick fireplace along the exterior wall framed by windows with beautiful views to bring the outside in. This remarkable room flows into a sun/ garden room where there is ample space for future expansion to add an outside kitchen/grill area, magnificent garden or possibly a pool in the spacious side yard.
With six bedrooms and five-and-a-half baths, the thoughtful layout IS ideal for multigenerational living. The Main-Level Owner's Suite is a retreat all its own---tucked off the hallway to the left is a private wing, complete with a large study/office and sunroom/gym. A cement pad for a hot tub sits out the window view. A spa inspired bathroom with a walk-in tiled shower, antique clawfoot tub, heated floors, and a spacious walk-in closet completes the suite. A second large suite with its large walk-in closet on the first floor to the right of the hallway is perfect for in-laws or guests. It's beautiful and extraordinary ensuite bath with a walk-in tiled shower and heated floors is extremely pleasing. Mid-hallway on the right is the third bedroom with full bath. It is Handicap Accessible offering a stunning no-step entry shower, heated tile floor, and proximity to common areas. Also, a charming powder room is on the left of the central hallway.
The graceful staircase leads upward to a spacious landing that connects three attractive and generously sized bedrooms and two full baths, each with vintage clawfoot tubs. Each bedroom has its own character and charm such as dormer windows, window seats, multiple closets, and detailed crown molding. Storage is abundant in each room as well as in the 3 floored attic areas. A climate-controlled mechanical room with 3 HVAC units with inline filtration completes the upstairs, which has three quarter inch concrete- fiber subflooring. This spacious area offers privacy, comfort and the abundant storage every family needs.
Across the front lawn is an immaculate, attractive detached 2-car garage with a storage/work room, newly epoxied floor, attached wall cabinets, a sizeable center storage rack and electronic doors. This tremendous garage is a dream for anyone who values an abundance of work and storage space.
Additional Highlights:
· Full Property Irrigation System
· Whole House Generac Generator
· Landscape Lighting
· Dual Rinnai Tankless Water Heaters
· Central Vacuum System
· RV Hookups-power and dump station on reinforced concrete
· Spa Pad and Electrical Hookup Ready for Hot Tub Installation
· Herringbone pattern brick walkways
· Natural gas logs
· Remote controlled privacy gate and garage doors
This truly magnificent fenced estate, a hidden gem behind gates, is a pleasing blend of thoughtful design reflective of advance construction, strength, and beauty within a private, peaceful location in the heart of historic Summerville where offerings are treasured.
