Beautiful, turn-key ready home well-located at I-526 and Glenn McConnell Parkway is a must see! Only one mile to I-526, desirable ESSEX at Carolina Bay is nestled among protected wetlands, old rice fields with nature trails and new sidewalks perfect to start or end a day with a run, walking your dog, and greeting friends old and new. The substantial feel of ESSEX is due in part to cement-plank exterior siding which looks like wood without its high maintenance in the warm southern climate and with its better insurance rating for lower premiums. This appealing 3 bedroom home features an Owners Suite and home office on the main floor, two secondary bedrooms upstairs, and a cavernous drive-under garage providing the ultimate in space and storage. Note double-entry garage doors which provide additional parking to the double driveways. You have got to see this impeccable, uber-clean drive under garage with its modern man cave. Thick, epoxied floors add to the appealing, bright space that leads directly out to a cool-to-touch stonework patio with sitting wall and solar lights which sparkle in the evening. A substantial, Charleston Green wood fence with three gates encompasses the back yard, and a private path takes you to the handsome neighborhood amenities: neighborhood pool with beach entry, covered pavilion, fire pit, play park and kayak launch. As for the home: a friendly front porch with Charleston gas lanterns transition into the foyer where hardwood floors and Plantation Shutters can be found throughout. A perfect home office or flex space and pretty Dining Room flank either side. The high end Kitchen includes granite, glass tile back splash, stainless appliances including gas range, rich upgraded cabinetry, special lighting and granite breakfast bar with beadboard which opens into a spacious Family Room complete with gas fireplace. This in turn opens in to a gracious screened back porch which overlooks the joy and delight of both the amenities and natural Lowcountry vistas. The Owners Suite is an ideal size with his-and-her walk-in closets leading to the open Owners Bath with dual vanities, soaking tub and separate shower. An extensive list of Plantation Shutters, ceiling fans, irrigation system, excellent professional landscaping as well as professional painting using Historic Colors of Charleston make this turn-key ready home all the more appealing by saving you both time and money. Easy access to all that's loved about Charleston, SC: downtown, beaches, golf, festivals, farmers markets, shopping and of course, dining. Just 7 miles to the Holiday Inn Riverview at the foot of Charleston's peninsula and 8 miles to Charleston International Airport. MUSC, BOEING & SPAWAR all nearby. $5K Closing Costs included with use of preferred lender and one year American Home Shield Warranty included!