420 Pikes Bluff Drive

Description

Welcome to the House of Blues. Recently completed, this stunning home is perfectly situated with panoramic deep water and marsh views on 1.73 acres teeming with live oaks. Lovingly named the House of Blues based on the palette of blue tones throughout the home that range from bold, to elegant, to soothing. Upon entering this home, you will immediately feel the warmth and inviting southern style of a home that may have been here for generations. The blend of southern vernacular and Lowcountry architectural styles capture the spirit of the past while embracing the present with all the custom details of a finely built home. Endless river and marsh views with walls of glass, 12-foot ceilings throughout, French doors with transoms, gracious rooms that blend right into the next, and all with special spaces to entertain or retreat created with the most discerning of taste and design. The entry hall with transom windows provides vistas of the majestic oak canopy that flank the drive into the property. The triple arched brick lined foyer transitions beautifully to the great room featuring pecky cypress beamed ceilings, fireplace, floor to ceiling windows with views over the pool terrace to the river beyond. A center island flanks the great room and entry to the kitchen featuring glass cabinetry and serving island. The kitchen, dining and sitting room welcome you to the heart of this home with a refined soft blue palette reminiscent of the finest of southern homes. The kitchen is complimented by a working kitchen perfect for entertaining. The dining area with French doors leading to the outdoor spaces is adorned in textured soft blue grass cloth and an antique chandelier. The Keeping room transforms you into a cozy space right off the kitchen. The master retreat with provides a tranquil setting with a soothing soft blue palette with expansive views along and a private porch. The vaulted-beamed ceiling, his and hers closets, and spa like bath with his and hers water closets offers a luxury retreat. Flanked by a study with the warmest of wood paneled walls and ceilings and built-in cabinetry. The first-floor guest suite is a private setting tucked out of the hub of this home and offers wonderful water views. The two upstairs suites are a respite to enjoy beautiful views, luxurious baths and comfortable spaces that make you feel right at home. The screened porch offers a second living and dining space with brick floors, beamed ceiling, gas grill, summer kitchen and a fireplace with a reclaimed mantle built from a cedar tree removed from the property during construction. With a nod to the past, the cabana bath features a vanity built from the same cedar tree. This home boasts multiple sheltered outdoor living spaces in which to enjoy the beautiful pool and natural settings. The back hall with a brick accent wall and rustic random width oak flooring provides another glimpse into the warm textures of a classic southern home. The pice de resistance of this magnificent property is the 357 long walkway to the boathouse on the Frederica River. With deep water dockage and sheltered waterways to numerous coastal islands and majestic sunsets, this will likely be your favorite spot in this home. With antique light fixtures and spaces that transition beautifully together for seamless entertaining throughout the home with expansive light streaming into each room, the custom details are endless.