Sea Pines, Hilton Head, SC - Real Estate

Oceanfront In Sea Pines

A Gold Coast Treasure

This architectural masterpiece is a perfect example of Charles Fraser's vision of homes in Sea Pines. The Japanese inspired architecture has high-pitched ceilings, over hanging roof lines and warm natural colors which represent the style that drove Charles Fraser and has made Sea Pines one of the most desired places to live and vacation.

Surrounded by live oaks and sea pines, 23 South Beach Lagoon is the perfect setting for a private escape, with the ocean on one side and the lagoon teaming with wildlife on the other side. Just a bike ride away from the festivities at Harbour Town, this home has five bedrooms, six full baths and two half baths, with plenty of space for family, guests and entertaining.

Designed by renowned architect, Jakie Lee, this property offers a wide range of unique features and amenities. Built in 1989 this stately stucco and wood home has a gable style roof covered with cedar shakes. Glorious views are framed throughout the house in wood-framed double insulated windows in a variety of styles, including casement, garden bay, fixed standard, specialty and clerestory style units and transoms.

Specialty features of the home include beamed and vaulted ceilings, levels of living area staggered by half stories, in-law apartment, formal paneled library, separate office with built in shelves and cabinets, redwood sauna, steam shower, four-stop personal elevator, laundry room, skylights, cedar-lined walk-in closet with automatic lighting, two-inch wood blinds, built-in cabinets and shelving, central stereo, fluted door and window trim, ceiling fans, walkout to pool level, a garage, invisible fence for your dog, and a central fire and burglar alarm system.

Notable exterior features include a custom in-ground heated swimming pool and surround, an attached rear deck leading to the beach with an outdoor shower facility and elevated decks above patios overlooking the pool area and the ocean.

The beautiful main entrance foyer features

Living room

Top: Oceanside heated pool; Middle: the home as it appears from the beach; Bottom: The ocean view from the luxurious living room area.

oak double entrance doors with leaded and beveled glass full-length insets, a slate floor, hanging and sconce fixtures, hand painted faux wall coverings by important trompe l'oeil artist of Atlanta, Gerald Underwood and an oak staircase leading up a half level to the second foyer area.

Upon entering the second foyer, your attention is turned toward the exquisite vaulted and beamed oak ceiling. Oak hardwood floors are found throughout the second floor, surrounded by a lovely hand-painted faux wall covering with a hand-painted Greek key patterned border. Recessed and sconced fixtures adorn the walls, and built-in oak cabinets with granite countertops offer attractive storage and design elements.

In the second foyer beamed and vaulted oak ceilings soar above the common areas down the length of the home from the entrance foyer to the den directly overlooking the ocean. The stunning living room area features a built-in granite topped counter and a marble-faced fireplace with a raised hearth, hand-painted faux decorative wood mantel and surround and gas logs.

Overlooking the ocean, the charming den features a travertine marble tile floor, built-in oak cabinets with granite countertops, wood-framed sliding glass doors to the decks on either side, and a garden style window with built in window seat on the ocean side wall of the room. Walk out on the porch and enjoy an afternoon rocking or soaking up the sun. The ideal place to read, relax and enjoy the glorious surroundings!

Also located on the second level, the formal dining room features garden style windows, hand-painted faux wall covering, and a beautiful trey recessed ceiling with decorative oak beams and hand-painted in a blue sky and cloud motif. A delicate crystal chandelier hangs above the dining area, and a butler's style door leads to the kitchen.

The spacious kitchen features pine