14 Ocean Course Dr

Designed by acclaimed Kiawah Island architect Christopher Rose and immaculately constructed by David Moffly, each unique detail of this home was paid special attention to for the owner—an architectural connoisseur whose estates have been featured by the likes of Traditional Home magazine and Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites. This home is beautifully situated on the 13th hole of the world-renowned Ocean Course, with breathtaking views of the fairways, whitecaps edging the vast Atlantic, tranquil marsh, and the sky-reflecting waters of Ibis Pond.

Its shingle-style exterior is perfectly classic, with fine accents including slate roof, Dutch gambrel rooflines, copper roof turret, grand brick chimneys, Hardie Shingle siding, a gorgeous pool and spa overlooking the views, barrel-vaulted entry porch, and windowed wooden carriage garage doors–each element timeless and impeccable. The spectacular terrace on the first floor of this immaculate manse is bluestone, with a columned porch that wraps around the endless views. A covered outdoor kitchen with Piedmont black limestone backsplash, built-in grill with custom hood, and single-basin sink is conveniently within reach of two outdoor dining areas, one with a striking stone floor-to-ceiling fireplace and access to the pool bath. The landscaping is striking with native trees and plants that open to the incredible views. Two additional levels of balconies overlook the views, granting fourth-story ocean and golf views that are simply stunning. If possible, the interior is yet more exquisite. Decorated by renowned interior designer Tammy Connor, whose award-winning work has been featured in books and acclaimed media properties including The New York Times, Washington Post, Garden & Gun, UK House & Garden, and Veranda, it features French oak floors throughout, extensive paneling of reclaimed and finequality cypress and chestnut wood, custom wooden ceilings, numerous fireplaces, and soothing hues of coast and marshland.

The foyer is simply breathtaking with a grand staircase reminiscent of the finest historic homes in Charleston. Spiraling gracefully from the foyer up to a whitebeamed roof, it’s exquisite with white floor-to-ceiling wainscoting and stairs of deep-stained wood immediately ahead is the game room, with walls of reclaimed cypress paneling from eastern North Carolina, coffered ceiling, a billiards table beside
windows framing views of the golf course and sea, and a windowed full bar with seating for four, hammered stainless sink, Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, icemaker, and floor-to-ceiling wine cellar.

In the high-ceilinged west wing can be found four private guest suites as inviting as any primary suite elsewhere. In the first beautifully designed suite, one wall is devoted to glass doors and windows opening to the expansive terrace. The second suite is as delightful, with a four-post bed, wall of glass doors and windows leading to the rear porch, and expansive views of not only golf and ocean but Ibis Pond. Completing it is a high-windowed bath with his-and hers sinks in a marble-topped vanity, frameless-glass shower in lovely pale tile, pendant chandelier, and beautifully veined marble flooring. A glass door in the adjacent hall opens to the spacious guest porch, open to either side. To its far side are the residence’s three most private guest suites, complete with their own two-story sitting room, staircase, and private balcony.

On the first level is the children’s suite with four shipready bunk beds, shoulder-high shiplap trim, and bath with twin sinks and wide-ledged soaking tub. The bedroom of the adjacent suite, which enjoys its own private balcony, streams with tree-dappled light from multiple windows on two sides. Its windowed bath is elegantly appointed with his-and-hers sinks and a spacious frameless-glass walk-in shower. Between the two is the guest sitting room with vaulted whitebeamed ceiling, clerestory windows, wide bay window, and staircase up to the estate’s final guest suite.

Ascend one flight of the grand staircase to discover the main living spaces. Beside the second-story foyer is a second full bar with seating for three or more, refrigerator, wine cooler, ice machine, ample cabinetry in white, and large porthole windows. A spacious living room also opens to the foyer, featuring two seating areas, stone fireplace mantel, white coffered ceiling, wall-height white wainscoting, and walls of nearly floor-to-ceiling glass doors and windows showcasing the stunning views and leading to the second-story porch.

The living room in turn opens to the estate’s exquisite dining room, featuring its own wall of glass doors and windows, wide crown molding, magnificent round dining table of walnut with a distinctive outer ring leaf, and early American sideboard topped with crystal lamps. The richly turquoise-hued chinoiserie wallpaper, reminiscent of Japanese cherry blossoms in white, is an elegant masterpiece by America’s most storied and historic hand-painted wallpaper firm, Gracie, whose wallpapers have been installed at the White House and many of America’s most notable homes. Steps away is the estate’s generously sized kitchen. Its vast center island is topped with immaculate Calacatta marble and contains a wide-basined farmhouse sink, breakfast bar, and Miele® undercounter oven. The room is flooded with light from three sides, including windows over a sidebar overlooking The Ocean Course and sea; antique beams of white grace the ceiling, and the abundant cabinetry is impeccable in ivory. The chef-grade appliances along the perimeter include a six-burner Wolf® cooktop with stainless-steel hood, pot filler, and backsplash of sea glass tile; dual Wolf® wall ovens, Miele® microwave and coffeemaker, Miele® freezer and drink drawers, and
paneled Sub-Zero® refrigerator.

Colonial reflection sconces flank the large wainscoted opening to the estate’s keeping room. It’s surrounded by tall windows along curved walls and is both intimate and spectacular with a white wood-beamed vaulted ceiling, fireplace with brick surround, shiplap walls, and chandelier. The table and fireside chairs seat eight in the cocooning space.

In the west wing on this level is a magnificent wood-paneled library for cozy movie nights or quiet reading. Beneath a vaulted, woodbeamed ceiling, the library’s windowed walls are of reclaimed chestnut wood from a historic mill in Connecticut used in a nineteenth-century Pennsylvania bank. There’s a stone fireplace, game table, desk of tortoiseshell and leather, and equestrian hardware. A built-in bookcase caps off the far wall, and twin doors leading out from the library are flush-fit into a cased bookshelf opening.

On the estate’s top level is the expansive primary suite, stretching out over 2,000 square feet. Enjoying not only its own sunlit landing, with natural light streaming from a curving wall of windows above the grand staircase, but a private foyer with a trundle bed set beneath windows for visiting young children, the space leads first to a gentleman’s office paneled in knotty pine. The residence’s best views are enjoyed from
this room’s desk. A beamed wooden ceiling rises overhead and a bookcase is built into the side wall opposite a handsome fireplace. Crowning the estate is the airy primary bedroom. A vaulted wood-beamed ceiling and shiplap walls in creamy hues add to the coastal feeling, and glass doors open to a private top floor balcony where the whitecapped waters of the Atlantic can be seen stretching to the horizon.

Outside the primary bath is a coffee bar with white marble countertop and small prep sink. Inside, the bath is spectacular with a high ceiling, white marble flooring laid in a herringbone pattern, stunning standalone bath set beneath windows overlooking the coast, and white-marbled shower room with shoulder-high windows facing multiple directions, each with a soaring view of the ocean and course.

This home also includes a Kiawah Island Club Golf Membership with purchase, which grants you access to premier golfing and amenities at River Course, Cassique, The Sports Pavilion, Sasanqua Spa, and The Beach Club.