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Description : 4 Bedroom home with a new HVAC, open floorplan, downstairs bed and bath, loft, fully fenced backyard, and a whole home gas generator in Summerville, SC.

4 Bedroom home with a new HVAC, open floorplan, downstairs bed and bath, loft, fully fenced backyard, and a whole home gas generator in Summerville, SC. Welcome to 174 Bateaux Drive. Located in the coveted community of The Ponds, this home offers character and space at a great price. From its open floorplan within to its fully fenced backyard, this home gives you options and room(s) to grow. The yard has so much useable space. The entire backyard, including the driveway, is fenced in offering space to run, play, and garden. A set of well constructed drive gates allow you access to the garage and driveway to park, but closing them gives a large safe space to let your pets run or littles play.The home even comes with a custom built swing set that the current owners would prefer to leave in place. Stepping inside, you are greeted by a spacious formal dining room, and a spacious flex room with walk-in closet which serves as the 4th bedroom. This room could also serve as an office if a 4th bedroom isn't needed. Adjacent to this bedroom is a full downstairs bathroom. This was formally a half bath but the current owners recently had it upgraded to include a walk-in shower. Newer coastal color LVP floors carry you through to the living room and spacious kitchen. These rooms flow together giving a nice open feeling. Natural light fills the living room with multiple windows overlooking the backyard. The kitchen offers beautiful stone countertops, tile backsplash, a walk-in pantry, a newer gas range, and a stylish shiplap island. As an added bonus, the refrigerator will convey with the home. In addition to the dining room, the kitchen offers a breakfast area for more casual dining. Just off the living room is a full glass door offering access to the spacious back screened porch and backyard. Upstairs you will find a loft, 2 guest bedrooms, the laundry room and the primary suite. The primary suite has a pretty views of the backyard and a very spacious walk-in closet. The upstairs recently had new carpet installed along with a very plush premium padding. Down the hall rests the laundry room with a nice washer and dryer which will also convey with the home. Noteworthy updates to this home include: - Newer gas Generac generator - New 2026 Ductwork - New 2026 HVAC condenser and furnace, Goodman system - Upgraded to a tankless gas water heater - Upgraded LVP floors downstairs, carpet with premium padding upstairs - Built in wood garage shelving - Newer kitchen sink, faucet, and Z-line gas range - Updated quartz countertops - Recently repainted fence - The home is under a termite bond - Gutters When you're not enjoying time on the front porch or screened porch, you'll be sure to enjoy time in this amenity rich, golf-cart friendly community. With its own YMCA, hiking trails, kayak launch, dog park, numerous waters to fish, parks to play, swimming pool, picnic pavilion with gas grills, neighborhood tree house, coffee cottage, plus a historic farmhouse amenity center, this home and community offer you a beautiful life in the Lowcountry. While school zoning should always be verified & is subject to change, it should be noted that this home is currently zoned for Sand Hill Elementary; named a 2024 Blue Ribbon School. Sand Hill is one of only 4 South Carolina schools to receive this recognition, and one of only 365 schools nationally. The home is located about 12 minutes from Sand Hill Elementary and the highly desired Rollings Middle School of The Arts, and Pinewood Preparatory. In addition to this amazing home, there is something to be said about the community as well, because it truly is a unique and special place. Many residents jokingly say it's much like a Hallmark movie. One which they enjoy having a role in. Zoned for highly desired DD2 schools, the Ponds is a community full of amenities and activities for all ages. Full of forest like woods with miles of trails to hike, unwind, and reconnect. This is the type of community where neighbors extend a hand to help. Where those same neighbors become friends, and grow to feel like family. If you are looking for a place to put down roots and grow, this is it. The Ponds is best known for its preserved natural beauty. Hundred year Oak trees positioned in the center of the community near the farmhouse make for some unbelievably beautiful sunsets. If you are touring the home around that time, be sure to take a few minutes to find this spot. We guarantee that you won't leave without snapping a photo or two. These Oaks also set the stage for one of the most frequently used fields in the neighborhood. In the summer months, the HOA hosts food truck Fridays each month here and brings in live music. Neighbors walk or drive their golf carts to this field, throw a blanket down and enjoy spirits, food trucks, live music, and good company- together. Just beside this field sits the custom built tree house. A naturesque playground built to allow all ages to climb up and into the branches of one of the hundred year old Oak trees. The community also offers a large zero entry swimming pool, a beautiful outdoor shelter with a fire place, picnic tables and 2 large gas grills, a community fire pit, a kayak launch, numerous ponds for fishing, and an amphitheater which is often used for events such as the neighborhoods Fourth of July festival. Other fun community activities include (subject to change): - Numerous golf cart parades - Annual Halloween "witch walk" (in-neighborhood food & pub crawl) - Youth fishing tournament - Easter egg hunt - Bunco - Outdoor movie nights - Youth triathlon - Weekly Tuesday evening food and dessert trucks - Fall festival with costume contest - Oyster roast & Chili cook off - Summertime Luau with live music, dancing, and food trucks - Ugly Sweater Stroll - St. Patrick's Day parade and scavenger hunt - Holiday craft festival There are also several clubs within the community for residents to join (subject to change); a fishing club, book club, trail hiking club, gardening club, and a photography club to name a few. The Ponds also boasts a historical farmhouse which serves as their amenity center. The farmhouse dates back to the 1830's and is said to be the third home ever constructed in The Ponds. Its beauty can be enjoyed by all as it serves as the center of the development. Another scenic spot to enjoy breathtaking sunsets. It's a sought-after event space and has served as host to the Annual DD2 Foundation's evening fundraiser and has even hosted a few weddings. Just beside the farmhouse sits a small cottage that serves as the community coffee house. And adorable spot to stroll to each morning to enjoy the paper, read a book, or just catch up with neighbors over a cup of joe. It even offers free WiFi and is a great spot to use occasionally if you work remotely. In addition to the endless amenities available to community residents, The Ponds is also home to one of Summerville's YMCA centers. If you've ever dreamt of being able to roll out of bed and walk to the gym or to your little ones' sports games, here's your chance! The Ponds isn't just a place, it's a lifestyle and residents here truly treasure what it offers. We hope that you will take time to not only tour this incredible home but the community as well. Homes here move fast so we encourage you to book your showing soon.

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