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Behind the gates of Beresford Hall, a private and prestigious riverfront enclave perched on the banks of the Wando River, this southern plantation style home is nestled into an estate sized wooded lot. The exterior of the home is impressive, from the crushed tabby drive to the double stacked piazzas, this home exudes a stately yet warm and welcoming feel. A wide front staircase ushers guests onto the deep, rocking-chair ready front porch. Once inside, you'll find the custom details are everywhere. Gorgeous millwork, including hardwood floors, multi-piece crown moulding, plantation shutters, and wainscoting trimmed walls are found throughout. The foyer is grand and designed with a reception alcove to allow for an area to properly greet guests and relieve them of coats, bags,and the like. The formal dining room is generously sized to accommodate the largest of dining tables and you can just envision family and friends gathered around the table as you propose a toast to the special occasion! This traditional home's floor plan gives way to an open and airy family room that boasts a two-story wall of windows, 18'+ ceilings and a wood burning fireplace flanked by custom built-ins. Natural light floods the living area from above while a curved balcony-style cat walk adds a touch of dramatic architectural flare. Ideal for entertaining, this home offers an easy flow into the casual dining area and the kitchen while boasting a walk-behind wet bar at the rear of the living room. A true gourmet kitchen that will please the most discerning of home chefs, it is anchored by a large center island and adorned with professional grade appliances including a built-in refrigerator, double ovens and a five burner gas cooktop. These sleek, modern conveniences are tempered by the rich, rustic tone of the custom cabinetry, tile backsplash and granite countertops. A huge walk-in pantry provides additional storage for all of your kitchen necessities. Adjacent to the casual dining area is a ""command center"" for the home including a study with built-in desks and cabinets, a drop-zone at the side entry door for collecting jackets or backpacks and a laundry room complete with utility sink. A highly desired first floor master retreat is sure to become your favorite escape as there is plenty of room for a sitting area or yoga/mediation space. This elegant master suite boasts a large walk-in closet finished with custom closet system and an en-suite luxury bathroom. The bath feels like a spa-inspired sanctuary with its luxury walk-in tiled shower, long expanses of granite atop a custom cabinet dual sink vanity, private water closet, and a free standing claw foot soaker tub. Upstairs you'll find three generously sized bedrooms and two additional, well appointed full bathrooms. A large loft area overlooks the living room below and is perfect for use as a secondary family room, playroom, teen-retreat and more. The second story front piazza is accessible from this versatile space. Additional flexible space is found in the huge bonus room over the garage. With its own half bathroom it is suitable for use as anything from a bedroom to home office, media room or exercise studio. As if the interior living space wasn't impressive enough, the screened in rear porch is expansive and offers the ideal space for dining alfresco or simply relaxing with a morning cup of coffee while enjoying the park-like setting of the large backyard. Additional conveniences include a first floor guest powder room, triple zone HVAC system, tankless water heater, and a large 3-car garage. Located in one of Charleston's premier gated communities, Beresford Hall offers a zero-depth entry neighborhood pool, beautiful party pavilion, miles of walking trails, Childrens play park, and a neighborhood deep water boat launch with floating dock. Beresford Hall is conveniently located close to I-526, I-26, area beaches, and a short drive to the world class dining and shopping of historic downtown Charleston.