Grace Point On Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge – McClellanville, South Carolina

Grace Point provides an alternative to the rapid pace of modern life, and will appeal to those who prefer to enjoy the experience of the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge (http://www.fws.gov/caperomain/) in a comfortable and well-appointed residence. As you drive in to the property on private Two Pines Road, one mile south of the quiet and quaint fishing village of McClellanville, SC, you are likely to see deer bounding across the gravel road, wild turkeys scurrying into the bordering long leaf pine forest, racoons and various other wildlife species darting here and there.

Tucked in amongst a grove of live oaks with a first floor perched 13' above the ground, this two-story, 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bathroom home was designed by an award-winning Charleston architectural firm. The result is a wonderful home that blends into the woodland and estuarial surroundings with minimal disruption of the beauty of the ecosystem, takes advantage of the spectacular views of the Cape Romain Wildlife Refuge, and provides a comfortable and roomy living experience. Built
in 2006, it was constructed by a well known McClellanville master builder
and woodworker. The home is situated on the banks of the salt water
estuary and marsh, is bordered on the North by a meandering tidal
creek, on the East by the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and the Cape
Romaine National Wildlife Refuge, and on the West by a several
hundred acre undeveloped pine forest.
The interior of the home is simple yet elegant with cedar trim of all
windows and doors, 10 foot ceilings on the first floor, 9 foot ceilings on
the second floor, and heart of pine flooring throughout. The first floor
features the master suite with queen bed and full bath and a beautiful
view of the marsh through large sliding glass doors which open onto a
generous screen porch. A spacious, open family room on the first floor includes an entertainment
center, dining area and kitchen, andl opens
to the screen porch which features ceiling fans and a stainless steel gas grill. The
second floor has three bedrooms, two with queen beds and one with a
full bed and full-sized crib. Two of the bedrooms share a "Jack and Jill"
full bathroom. There is also another full bathroom. One bedroom as
well as the second-floor gallery/sitting area (complete with game table
and television) open onto a large porch which has a spectacular view of
the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge and the Intracoastal
Waterway. In the distance you can spot the two Cape Romain light houses Each of the two porches has several comfortable rocking chairs
suitable for a quiet breakfast as the sun rises or an evening cocktail as
darkness descends upon the marsh. Enjoy the pleasant serenity of the
shrimp boats gliding along Five Fathom Creek, either departing or
returning to McClellanville harbor.

In case you begin to suffer from high tech withdrawal, there is secure
wi-fi, XM radio, a cd/dvd player with house-wide individual room-
controlled ceiling speakers, as well as satellite TV in the living room,
the master bedroom and the upstairs sitting room.

One of the best and most memorable features of the property is the
1,000 foot walkway which extends from the mainland, across the
marsh, oyster beds and tidal creek, and which terminates at the pier
head with a floating dock on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. As you
walk out in the early morning hours you might be lucky enough to encounter
the otter family which lives in the creek, and if you were to stop and
look closely in the creek as it runs under the walkway, you will probably
discover a few crabs scutlling along the oyster beds, and numerous
small fish and shrimp, depending upon the season. You might also
want to keep a journal of the many species of song birds, sea birds and raptors
which are abundant. And do not be surprised if you spy the pod of
dolphins which live the waterway year around, and which usually have several babies in the pod. You do not need a boat to enjoy fishing, as
red fish (spot tailed bass), sea trout, and the occasional southern flounder can be caught from
the dock. You can practice your cast net techniques from the dock as
well set a crab trap. Your minnow trap in the creek under the walkway
will produce plenty of live bait.

You may want to hire a local fishing guide or bring your own boat.
Should you be interested in fishing or boating, please call or email me
well before your arrival so that I can advise you of the various options
which are available. Be aware that the waters here are tidal. If you do
bring your own boat, or rent one locally, a fifteen minute boat ride out
Five Fathom Creek will bring you to the fantastic beaches of the barrier
islands. Excellent shelling, driftwood collecting, swimming, surf fishing
and opportunities for photography abound. The wide, pristine beaches
have long gentle slopes to deeper water. All of the beaches in the
Refuge are protected habitats for sea turtle nesting sites. It is rare to
see other people on the beaches.

The village of McClellanville has a couple of restaurants, the most
interesting of which is T.W. Graham's http://www.twgrahamandco.com
an old hardware store converted into a restaraunt which specializes in
fresh local seafood as well as local characters. The Village Museum
(http://www.villagemuseum.com) is a really neat little eclectic museum
which is a treasure trove of local, Indian, Revolutionary and Civil War
history, and is perfect for a rainy day. There is an active arts
community in McClellanville, with several excellent local artists and
sculptors and a couple of studios. It is about 25 minutes to Mt.
Pleasant and the nearest Wal-Mart and other shopping, 45 minutes to
downtown Charleston and all of its attractions and restaurants, about
25 minutes to historic Georgetown which has several excellent
restaurants, an interesting Rice Museum and very nice waterfront
boardwalk, and about 40 minutes to Pawleys Island, with excellent
shopping in specialty shops as well as a number of superb restaurants.

Should you desire to dine in home, down on the shrimp boat docks there is a local seafood store, Village Fish House, where you
can purchase fresh shrimp, fish, crabs, and, in season, the famous
McClellanville oysters. Bull's Bay Hardware is an old style all-purpose store
which has food stocks and beverages as well as fishing, household and
hardware supplies.

Property ID: 00171

Property Details

Single Family Home with 2 levels
4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 3500 square feet

Bedrooms:
Queen, Queen, Queen, and Full
(8 guests maximum)

Nearest Airport:
Charleston, SC
45 minutes

View from Property:
Cape Romaine National Wildlife Refuge, Cape Romaine Lighthouses, and the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway

Amenities

• Satellite/Cable TV
• 40"+ TV
• Covered Parking
• Multiple TVs
• DVD Player
• Washer & Dryer
• High Speed Internet
• Wireless Internet
• Outdoor Grill
• Fireplace
• Air Conditioning
• Crib