Beautiful, upscale 3BD, 2-1/2BA townhouse in highly appealing Essex neighborhood has it all. Excellent LOCATION: West Ashley is centrally located to all that?s good in world-class Charleston, SC. Convenient to worship, events around town, water access from marshes to rivers and beaches, parks, golf, airports, medical care, shopping, dining, and King Street. The quick commute to I-26, I-526 and Hwy 17 is a huge draw as considerably less time than homes just two miles down Glenn McConnell Parkway. Upscale LIFESTYLE: An all-hardiplank exterior community provides a high quality feel. Surrounded by protected wetlands, Essex has a natural, secluded feeling and offers great outdoor living spaces in walkability with neighbor-and-dog friendly sidewalks, nature trails, gorgeous pool with covered oyster pavilion with over-sized fireplace available for gatherings, firepit, child playscape, and a natural spot amid historic rice fields to launch your kayak through marshlands to the IntraCoastal Waterway and even out to the Atlantic Ocean. HOME: Spacious, open layout is ideal from reading the morning news to special celebrations with family and friends. Upgraded oak hardwood flooring throughout first floor. The well-appointed gourmet kitchen overlooks Essex Pond with wonderful views from a bank of windows. A few highlights include stainless steel, plentiful granite counters, ample kitchen island with bar stool seating, GE Profile Avantium oven, gas stove, stove hood, pantry and utility closet storage. Perfect for entertaining, the living space continues to the 21? x?15? Family Room with fireplace, 12? x 12? Dining Room and double French doors to Back Screened Porch. Other notables: ample storage in nearly 1000sf garage, Service Elevator from garage level, upgraded electrical, Structured Wiring, Surround Sound, coffee bar on bedroom level, energy efficient appliances and Rinnai tankless natural gas water heater. You will have no cash outlay for carbon monoxide detectors, seamless gutters, ceiling fans and Plantation Shutters throughout the home. Owners Suite has tray ceilings, generous walk-in closet and private bath with jetted tub, separate shower and water closet. Well worth the time to see, this townhouse provides a satisfying solution to both high-end luxury and low maintenance simplicity to enjoy the good life the Lowcountry offers.