164 northshores drive

Magically combining the charm of a Craftsman mountain retreat with a New England lakeside home, an artist’s attention to detail, a faultless floor plan and enviable lakefront surroundings in the Waterside Crossing community, this outstanding home of 5,007 sq. ft. delights the eye. The .79 acre lot with a gentle slope through lofty pines and hardwoods, low-maintenance plantings, extensive stacked stone hardscaping and meandering flagstone walkway culminates at 145’ of open shoreline on tranquil Lake Keowee in upstate South Carolina. The handsome architectural design of the home capitalizes on its expansive lake view, is open and bright, and seamlessly incorporates five bedrooms (although one might serve equally as a den), five full and one half bathrooms on two light-infused levels. Vaulted, rough-sawn, whitewashed ceilings punctuated with elaborate hammer beam accents inspire heavenward-glances and reverie, while white oak and slate floors tempt you to explore the home’s surprises. Harmonious interior spaces spill through numerous French doors to extraordinary outdoor rooms, both open and covered. Exquisite antique light fixtures, custom-crafted wrought iron, fairytale lofts and balcony, sweetly bowed windows, a circular outdoor shower, giant-sized checkerboard floor celebrate the inimitable and await discovery. A luxurious master suite, kitchen fit for haute cuisine, delightful screened porch with outdoor fireplace, professional artist’s studio of superb proportions (but eminently suitable for use as a home gym, media or playroom) and impressive yet intimate living areas speak to a home worthy of your life’s stage.