10198 McDowell Shortcut Rd., Murrells Inlet | Not within a Subdivision

Truly one of a kind home in Murrells Inlet. The homes low country design incorporates quality craftsmanship with comfort, livability and the ultimate in privacy. This custom estate home sits on more than 9 acres of beautifully manicured grounds. You first enter through the electronic gate and will meander down the custom brick driveway lined with beautiful trees to arrive at the elegant fountain leading to the grand staircase. This estate has everything needed for the ultimate entertaining experience, including a saltwater swimming pool and hot tub spa with waterfall and four corner fountains. The pool is surrounded by a massive deck, pergola, a custom outdoor kitchen, wood burning fireplace and an outdoor large screen TV. Every chair can have its own electrical outlet equipped with a USB port to keep yourself connected while basking in your private oasis. And all of this is surrounded by magnificent landscaping to provide additional privacy. You will walk up the staircase to a huge inviting porch. When you enter this exquisite home, you will be greeted with an open and airy concept, that beams with natural light and Brazilian cherry wood flooring. The main level features a formal dining room, living room with a wood burning fireplace and a fully upgraded kitchen, including granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, gas/convection oven, breakfast bar as well as an ample breakfast nook. The huge walk-in pantry is a pleasant surprise, with custom shelving and cabinets. Across from the pantry is a well-designed laundry room with plenty of cabinets and counter space for folding. Also, on the main level is the inviting owners suite with tray ceilings, ceiling fan and lots of natural light. The owners suite also includes his and her bathrooms and closets. Rounding out the main level is an elevator, a half bath and an elegant office with coffered ceilings and built-in floor to ceiling bookshelves. Whether exiting from the main living area or the owners suite, there are french doors leading out to a grand porch overlooking the pool and estate. On the lower level, there are three additional bedrooms and three additional full baths, one of which can be accessed from the outside pool area for convenience of your guests. Also, on the lower level is a fantastic entertaining area which includes a full bar with sink, gas fireplace, stainless refrigerator, gaming area and a great room to watch the games on a big screen TV. There is an oversized 3-car side load garage with epoxy floors with enough room to hold several cars, motorcycles and other toys, and still set up an indoor gym. The garage is fully heated and cooled with a sound system. Home has a whole house water filtration system installed, a 24-zone irrigation system that runs off of a separate well, a 60 kilowatt generator and an entirely upgraded 600 amp electrical service, where every tree in the front of the house has an outlet for landscape lighting. Home also includes humidifiers, tankless water heaters, 2 interior fireplaces, central vac system, 3 HVAC systems and solar panels. All of this plus state of the art WIFI, security cameras, sound system and 100% LED lighting systemall controlled from your phone! So many upgrades they cant all be listed here. You would expect a home of this magnitude to be out in the country, not conveniently located in the middle of Murrells Inlet. This private 9 acre oasis is in the award winning St. James School District and is minutes from the restaurants at the Marshwalk, the beautiful Atlantic ocean, airport and all that the Grand Strand has to offer. You need to come and see this special home for yourself. This one of a kind home will not last!