175 Falls Road, Sunset, SC 29685
MLS# 20262084

Welcome to 175 South Falls, a one of a kind luxury retreat on two immaculately landscaped yet secluded acres in The Reserve at Lake Keowee, a preeminent lake and golf club community with world class amenities. As the 300 foot-permeable paver driveway leads you past a professionally designed and landscaped lawn, you will feel like you are on the streets of Europe. Take in the beautiful gardenia hedge, tea olives, Deodar cedars, golden spruce, and array of Bonsai trees; this is truly a nature lovers paradise!An extensive herringbone brick courtyard welcomes you to this totally custom estate. Inspired by a Dutch Colonial Gambrel roof design, this home features a copper dome awning supported by Doggett Mountain stone columns while additional stone columns throughout the home accentuate its architectural lines. True clay tiles cover the entire roof, providing an old-world design and evoking that European feel and appearance.Gas lit torches flank double leaf, custom, solid mahogany doors which warmly welcome you into the foyer with its half circular wall and textured bronze finish. Once inside, it becomes immediately evident that all interior finishes have been meticulously selected by the owners including the Carlisle wide plank hickory hardwood, travertine, and Mosaics marble floors, along with the 8tall custom mahogany interior doors with hand hewn panels.Enter the breathtaking great room with its 20-foot-ceiling and custom timber beams accentuated by curved brackets. This stunning room features arches supported by Doggett Mountain stone columns, a custom alder sideboard with Calacatta marble top, and a massive stone fireplace with a herringbone Isokern firebox constructed of Icelandic volcanic stone. A finished mezzanine can be accessed with a future spiral staircase that could be used as an office or den.The heart of the home is a one of a kind chefs kitchen designed with a double groin vaulted ceiling and custom floor to ceiling cabinetry with 42 doors and a 2nd row of upper cabinets for extra storage. A furniture built china cabinet with walnut wood backsplash, walnut and Carrara marble counter tops and interior illumination also adorns the space which is complimented by the polished nickel Waterstone faucet, pot filler and cabinet hardware. Luxury appliances include a Subzero refrigerator and 60-bottle wine cooler tower, two Bosch dishwashers, Wolf single gas burner, Gaggenau Induction cooktop and a Zephyr 60 island hood. A walk in pantry provides for bulk storage and there is even a root cellar!The luxurious master suite features cove ceilings, a ceiling mounted TV, textured finished walls, mahogany pocket door, panoramic bay window and sliding doors to the patio, plus its own laundry closet and large dressing room. The sumptuous master bath has a half barrel vault ceiling, large his and hers vanities, a Sanijet pipe-less spa tub, a walk in shower, and a sauna, all finished in Carrara marble mosaics. The opposite wing of the house contains two more bedrooms separated by a Jack-n-Jill full bath finished in Carrara marble mosaics. This wing also has a sunny laundry room with enough space for a craft room A large patio graces the rear of the home with a beautiful Ipe wood floor and gas torches. Seasonal long lake views are perfect for private delight or entertaining, as this patio is accessible from the great room, dining room and master suite.The unique, oversized three-car garage boasts a beautiful exterior with three true carriage-style doors crafted from Spanish cedar and protected by copper gutters. This garage includes a work area with utility sink and tall ceilings providing room for extra storage.This home was built for longevity with insulated concrete forms and nearly 12 inch thick walls, making it incredibly strong, hurricane resistant, very well insulated, and highly energy efficient, and is also equipped with a whole house generator and security system.Truly a once in a lifetime find!