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Southern charm abounds in this idyllic Charleston single located in an exceptional West of the Ashley neighborhood. Greeted by a traditional gas lantern, step through the ''false door'' onto a private front piazza, perfect for lounging on those lazy summer afternoons. Inside, you'll be impressed with the mix of coastal influence and traditional design elements found throughout, such as wide-plank hardwood floors and crown moulding. Just inside the entry is a beautifully adorned formal dining room boasting wainscoting trimmed walls and enough space to accommodate family and friends for special occasion dinners. Direct access to the kitchen makes serving those meals a breeze! The cook in the family will delight in the well appointed chef's kitchen which features all of the most soughtafter items. White cabinets, including a custom vent hood, lots of granite countertop space, stainless steel appliances, including a five burner gas cooktop and wall oven, along with center island, custom tile backsplash and raised breakfast bar will please the most discerning home chef! Additionally, the kitchen is open to the spacious living room creating an everyday living and entertaining friendly floor plan. The spacious living room provides plenty of wall space for easy furniture arrangement as well as lots of natural light. Just beyond the living room is a dedicated study with access to the rear screened in porch. This space is ideal as a home office, playroom or yoga studio/exercise room. A much desired downstairs master retreat with a bright and airy feel features a tray ceiling, hardwood floors, walk-in closet and a luxury, en-suite bathroom boasting a large, glass and tile shower, and double sink vanity with framed mirror and separate water closet. Additional conveniences on the first floor include a guest powder room and laundry closet. Upstairs you'll find four secondary bedrooms, two of which are adjoined by a Jack-n-Jill bathroom and a third full bathroom accessed via the hallway. All are all well appointed and provide plenty of space for guests or children. A generously sized flex space offers access to the second floor piazza and is perfectly suited for use as a secondary family room, game room, teen-retreat, playroom, or a sixth bedroom as there is a dedicated closet. The options are truly endless for the bonus space! Outdoor living is high on the list of requirements for most living in the Lowcountry and this home does not disappoint. A rear screened-in porch provides a nice place to enjoy morning coffee, dine alfresco or simply relax with a book. This porch also acts as a covered breezeway to access the detached garage. Grill dinner on the patio or invite friends to sip wine around the built-in fire pit while kids or pets frolic in the fully fenced backyard. All of this and located in one of Charleston's most sought-after neighborhoods in West Ashley. Carolina Bay offers plenty of amenities including miles of walking trails, a 3 acre park, 3 swimming pools, oyster pavilions and community fire pits. Conveniently located to daily shopping and dining needs and Roper hospital, this neighborhood is also just a short drive to the area beaches as well as the world-class dining and shopping of downtown historic Charleston.