148 Grandview Drive

Description

Welcome to 148 Grandview Drive! This house lives comfortably and well. Start each day with a cup of coffee in the sunroom that overlooks Sumter National Forest (with its beautiful birdsong) and Lake Thurmond. The screened three season sunroom has vinyl windows that slide down to give you a 75% unobstructed view. Have lunch out on the Veka deck and a glass of wine on your lower patio at the end of your day. The view never gets old. The owners had this home built and have lovingly cared for it. The first floor has an open living design. The kitchen has solid maple cabinets with ample storage and pullouts and organizers that make storage easy. Two ovens make the holiday prep a breeze. The kitchen nook has a wall of windows that look out to the forest and the lake. The lighted Butler's Pantry displays dishes and glasses beautifully. There are wine storage racks under the granite countertop in the Butler's Pantry and there is pullout storage in the cabinet underneath as well. The sizable kitchen island provides both storage and workspace. Working in this kitchen is a dream. There is a pantry and powder room down the hallway. The living area has Anderson sliding glass doors that open to the upper deck giving an expansive view of the lake and easy access outside. The gas fireplace keeps you warm in the winter and creates a coziness for relaxing and watching T.V. The dining area is spacious and perfect for hosting friends and family. The self-contained study off the living area is great. Designed and installed by the Closet Factory, it has several files to keep paperwork organized. The cabinets are generously sized, and there are two large storage cabinets which can hold your printer and any other office equipment. There is a nice shelf area that allows you to personalize the office with family pictures and special mementos. Two people can easily work here. The Master Bedroom is inviting. It is generously sized. There is room for a king-sized bed, your nightstands, a comfy chair and a TV entertainment center. The large walk-in closet has a lot of hanging space and several shelves to store sweaters and shoes. The MB bathroom has both a shower and a tub, double sinks, and a private toilet area. The beveled mirror gives the bath a touch of elegance. The walkout basement boasts a Man Cave and two guest bedrooms, a workshop, and a large storage area. The gas stove is a Vermont Castings. There is a bar area for gathering and a refrigerator to house the drinks! The wall of windows in the Man Cave gives a nice view of the woods and lake. The guest bedrooms are welcoming and also have an excellent view of the lake. The downstairs bath becomes an ensuite for the guests when they arrive, as it has two doors that can give privacy or can be made to be open to the public. Back behind the living area, behind the walls, you will find plenty of storage area. The workshop is a good place to putter, with a good view of the lake as well. The construction is Poly Steele. What is Poly Steel construction? This home is not a stick home. You cannot compare it to one. Poly Steel is ICF construction- insulated concrete forms. This is a Poly Steel house, which means that It can take up to 250 mile per hour winds; it is energy efficient, and semi-sound ''proof''-more quiet. The concrete is poured through polystyrene forms that is reinforced with some type of metal. (this differs depending upon the brand) The R factor of Poly Steel walls is 22. (Pay lower utilities!) The sound transmission is 52 -(60 is considered excellent); a stick house is rated 36. An ICF or Poly Steel house is quality construction-very, very solid. The Veka decking is a PVC deck board that exceeds the ASTM standards. Its low water absorption makes it ideal for high humidity environments. The only maintenance required is an occasional mopping with mild soapy water. This property also sells with a dock permit located behind the home.