78 LeMoyne Ln

The riverfront estate located at 78 LeMoyne Lane is an exceptional private family retreat that epitomizes "living with nature" given its captivating Lowcountry setting. Nestled in a quiet cul de sac within Cassique, this truly unique family homestead sits on nearly five acres within the maritime forest on Eagle Island, includes a private dock on the Kiawah River and enjoys unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean across dynamic marsh and river vistas. The owners and their guests will be entranced by the daily flow of natural energy from the ocean breezes, swaying sweetgrass, rustling palms and multi-colored skies from sunrise to sunset across acres of marsh teeming with wildlife.

Featured in Charleston Style and Design, this coastal retreat immerses its visitors in a natural canvas. Expansive outdoor living and entertaining spaces are designed to embrace the maritime forest setting and its vibrancy. A summer kitchen, with granite countertops, sink, Lynx stainless grill, U Line beverage drawers and ice maker overlooks the infinity-edge heated saltwater pool with elevated spa. The large pool, outdoor kitchen and outdoor shower are surrounded by 2,500 square feet of open and covered porches designed for outdoor entertainment. The spacious 1,900 square foot screened porch allows for a seamless transition to outdoor dining, watching a big game or sitting by the fireplace with the sound of ocean waves breaking in the distance. The deck spills onto a grass lawn perfect for young barefoot visitors. Guests will be able to relax in the privacy of their own quarters in either the two room carriage house or a separate two bedroom guest house. From the guest house a stone path meanders through the trees leading to the homestead's private dock extending into the Kiawah River. This rare amenity offers breathtaking views of the river, Captain Sam's Spit, vast acres of unspoiled marshlands and unmatched sunsets. It is an ideal perch to witness dolphins traversing the river, pelicans riding the air currents, redfish exploring under the pierhead as well as blue herons and egrets fishing within the tidal marshes. It also serves as a private mooring and launch site for boating, kayaking, fishing and crabbing.

This family gathering "camp" comprising several interconnected buildings was designed in 2019 by Marc Camens and constructed by R. M. Buck. The 6,000 square foot estate is uniquely sited on nearly five acres with an adjacent seven acres of woodland and marshland preserved in perpetuity through its donation to the Kiawah Conservancy. Thus, the property will remain forever surrounded by maritime forest. The main dwelling's reverse floor plan design maximizes the property's unique 270-degree natural views while instilling light, energy and comfort.

The main house is wrapped in sand colored stucco with copper roofing. A two-tiered brick-lined staircase curves up to the covered front landing completed by a rich wooden carriage door. Inside visitors are greeted by a two-story light filled entry with seven-inch stained French oak flooring and custom wide ship lap walls.

The first floor is devoted to family, beginning with a den area to gather and enjoy watching television and playing games. Beautifully handcrafted wood trim and paneling blend into a built-in media wall enhanced by expanses of windows on both sides and glass doors leading out to the deck and pool. Two separate bedroom suites open to the pool deck and overlook the marsh while a third room with deep blue grass cloth walls can serve as a third bedroom or an office. A laundry room tucked in the hallway offers discreet convenience.

From the foyer, choose the elevator or the welcoming double-turn staircase to ascend to the primary floor. Stretching the full length of the house is the inviting light-filled open living,

dining and kitchen area which are visually separated into three bays with expert crafted wood paneling and millwork. One's eye is first drawn to the oversized windows lining both sides of the living room capturing the wide-ranging marsh, river, and ocean views before being drawn upward to the vaulted ceilings and rich stained trusses complementing the French oak floors. The inviting seating area centers around a gas fireplace with granite surround, mantle and built-in book shelves. The dining room easily seats ten or more with glass doors beckoning guests out onto the upper porch overlooking the pool with views of the Atlantic Ocean across acres of unspoiled marsh habitat and beyond the rolling dunes on Captain Sam's Spit.

The kitchen is a chef's dream with a large center island acting as a gathering place with seating for four around a central farmer's sink. The white Shaker cabinets and leathered granite countertops provide a clean backdrop to the custom appointed kitchen. Appliances include a six burner Wolfe gas range, two ovens including a wall convection oven, warming drawer, two Asko dishwashers, Sharp under-counter microwave, Sub Zero refrigerator and under-counter wine cooler, U Line refrigerated beverage drawers and a bar sink. A large butler's pantry is a few steps away behind the kitchen. An upriver and marsh view reveals itself above rich marine blue cabinetry. This space includes a second prep sink, full size KitchenAid refrigerator and a second Electrolux washer and dryer set.

You will find your personal sanctuary tucked down a hall lined with sun-filled windows. This primary bedroom suite has relaxing blue walls with a vaulted ship lap ceiling and French doors that open outward to a balcony seemingly suspended amid the tree canopy. The glass filled wall welcomes the beauty of the marsh, river and ocean into this owner's retreat. The bathroom has two separate vanities on either side of a large shower all of which benefit from abundant natural light. Two large walk in closets plus two additional closets offer generous storage space in this very private suite.

The garage and carriage house adjoin the main house via a covered porch. A glass entrance door invites guests into the suite’s living room wrapped in ship-lap wainscoting. The warm and casual den area offers seating on a comfortable convertible sofa, a breakfast table, a kitchenette area with a sink and under-counter Sub Zero refrigerator. The sizable bedroom and bathroom complete the charming guest apartment.

The guest house enjoys its own forested private setting. Leaving the pool deck, guests descend the lower stairs to follow a boardwalk leading to a quiet cottage set among the surrounding pine and oak trees. A cable-rail-lined staircase ascends to the covered porch landing where a round-arched front door invites visitors to pass through a barrel vaulted ceiling entry into the sitting room walled with white ship lap. On each side of the sitting room lies a bedroom suite - one with a shower and the other a combined shower and tub. For your guest's convenience, tucked in the far corners of the comfortable common room are a kitchenette equipped with a sink and under-counter refrigerator with a laundry room directly opposite across the floor. A screened porch with vaulted ceiling provides a serene sitting area with meditative views across the marsh and Kiawah River. Underneath the guest house is a large climate controlled storage area perfect for kayaks, fishing gear and more.

Additionally, the home offers a powder room on each floor, a mudroom equipped with digital keypad entry across from the two car garage and 2,780 square feet of dehumidified storage space. The home was constructed with impact-rated windows and doors, tankless water heaters, a water filtration and purification system, a leak detection system, Savant audio-visual systems, Lutron lighting controls, low-voltage stair and path lighting to the guesthouse and dock, ipe outdoor decking, an irrigation system, Custom Home Sound central station alarm with eight exterior security cameras and doorbell camera, three Apple TVs and three FireSticks, a whole-house Cummins emergency generator plus a permit to add a 10 foot by 20 foot floating boat lift (electric and water lines are installed). The home is offered fully furnished.

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