Property Description
Located in the prestigious gated community of Wilderness Plantation, this exceptional brick estate offers the perfect blend of elegance, space, and privacy on a beautifully landscaped one-acre corner lot. Just steps from the community’s private boat ramp on Collins Creek—which leads directly to the Intracoastal Waterway—this property is a rare find for those who value outdoor living paired with timeless Southern charm. The main residence, built in 1998, features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms across 3,014 heated square feet, while the detached garage apartment provides an additional 620 heated square feet, ideal for guests, extended family, or rental potential. Inside the main home, a welcoming foyer leads to an expansive living area filled with magnificent natural light, vaulted ceilings, and detailed crown molding. French doors open to a large rear porch, perfect for relaxing or entertaining while enjoying the peaceful surroundings. The kitchen was fully remodeled in 2022 with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances including a gas range, microwave, dishwasher, and a new refrigerator added in 2023. Additional spaces on the main floor include a formal dining room, a versatile flex room with a closet, a guest powder room, and a spacious owner’s suite with its own private screened porch, dual vanities, a walk-in shower, soaking tub, and a large walk-in closet. Upstairs, you’ll find two generously sized bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a bonus room over the garage that shares a closet with one of the bedrooms—ideal for a playroom, office, or media space. The detached garage apartment features a living area, kitchen, full bathroom, and a well-sized bedroom with ample closet space and storage. A washer and dryer are located on the lower level, and a new water heater was installed in October 2024. The garage below has extra-high ceilings and is equipped with a separate 2-ton HVAC system, allowing for easy conversion into a climate-controlled workspace if desired. Significant improvements made in 2024 and 2025 include five new windows, all-new professional landscaping with mature live oaks, a Rainbird irrigation system, new interior and exterior lighting, new built-in shelving, a new comfort-height toilet, four new smart TVs (available for purchase), updated ceiling fans, new smoke and CO2 detectors, a new mailbox, and a new keypad for the main home’s garage. Other notable features include an oversized 2-car garage attached to the main house, a wide driveway with a turnaround for easy access, a boat/RV carport located behind the detached garage, and an adjacent dog kennel. The home also includes a seller-owned buried propane tank and a gas-powered water heater. This thoughtfully maintained property offers flexible living arrangements, luxurious upgrades, and a tranquil setting—making it a standout opportunity in one of Murrells Inlet’s most sought-after neighborhoods.
