Viewing Listing MLS# 2617742

$649,000 No Recent Price Change
979 Henry James Dr.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
  • 4Beds
  • 4Full Baths
  • N/AHalf Baths
  • 2,890SqFt
  • 2021Year Built
  • 0.25Acres
  • MLS# 2617742
  • Residential
  • Detached
  • Active


Overview

Luxurious Custom Home in Covington Lake East Built in 2021, this stunning custom all-brick and stucco home in the prestigious gated community of Covington Lake East offers 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a Carolina room, and an office, all thoughtfully designed with upscale finishes and exceptional craftsmanship throughout. Situated on a beautifully landscaped corner lot with upgraded river rock accents, irrigation, concrete curb scaping, a fenced backyard, and peaceful pond views, this home delivers both luxury and functionality. At the heart of the home is a beautifully appointed chef’s kitchen featuring a large luxury island, two-tone soft-close dovetail cabinetry, granite countertops, gas cooking, stainless steel appliances, a stainless hood, and an oversized pantry with custom shelving. The kitchen opens seamlessly to the spacious living area, where soaring ceilings, a coffered ceiling with cove lighting, custom built-ins, recessed can lighting, and a sleek linear fireplace create a warm yet elegant setting for everyday living and entertaining. The first-floor owner’s suite is a true retreat and one of the home’s standout features, complete with its own linear fireplace, a tray ceiling with cove lighting, an oversized custom walk-in closet, and a spa-inspired bath with double vanities, framed mirrors, a freestanding soaking tub, and a frameless walk-in tile shower. Secondary bathrooms are equally well-appointed with quality finishes. From the moment you arrive, the curb appeal makes an impression with a welcoming front porch, oversized garage with side-entry door, and striking double iron front doors. Inside, the home is light and bright with large windows, luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, Craftsman-style trim, high baseboards, recessed can lighting, attic storage, custom walk-in closets in every bedroom, and the added peace of mind of a whole-home surge protector. Along with flood lights that are also ring cameras! Wood stair treads lead to the upstairs bedroom, offering added character and flexibility for guests or additional living space. Outside, the fenced backyard overlooks a serene pond, creating the perfect backdrop for relaxing evenings or outdoor entertaining. Covington Lake East offers the perfect blend of charm and convenience, with residents enjoying a community pool, clubhouse, peaceful strolls, and bike rides, all just minutes from shopping, dining, medical facilities, top-rated hospitals, golf, and only a short drive to the beach. This exceptional custom home combines timeless style, thoughtful design, premium upgrades, and an unbeatable location in one of Carolina Forest`s most desirable gated communities.



Agriculture / Farm

Association Fees / Info

Hoa Frequency:  Monthly

Hoa Fees:  95

Hoa:  Yes

Hoa Includes:  AssociationManagement, CommonAreas, LegalAccounting, Pools, RecreationFacilities

Community Features:  GolfCartsOk, Gated, LongTermRentalAllowed, Pool

Assoc Amenities:  Gated, OwnerAllowedGolfCart, OwnerAllowedMotorcycle, PetRestrictions, TenantAllowedGolfCart, TenantAllowedMotorcycle

Bathroom Info

Total Baths:  4.00

Fullbaths:  4

Bedroom Info

Beds:  4

Building Info

Num Stories:  1

Levels:  OneAndOneHalf, One

Year Built:  2021

Zoning:  Res

Style:  Ranch

Construction Materials:  Brick, Stucco

Buyer Compensation

Exterior Features

Patio and Porch Features:  RearPorch, FrontPorch, Patio

Pool Features:  Community, OutdoorPool

Foundation:  Slab

Exterior Features:  Fence, SprinklerIrrigation, Porch, Patio

Financial

Garage / Parking

Parking Capacity:  6

Garage:  Yes

Parking Type:  Attached, Garage, TwoCarGarage, GarageDoorOpener

Attached Garage:  Yes

Garage Spaces:  2

Green / Env Info

Interior Features

Floor Cover:  LuxuryVinyl, LuxuryVinylPlank, Tile

Fireplace:  Yes

Laundry Features:  WasherHookup

Furnished:  Unfurnished

Interior Features:  Attic, TrayCeilings, CeilingFans, DualSinks, Fireplace, GardenTubRomanTub, MainLevelPrimary, PullDownAtticStairs, PermanentAtticStairs, SeparateShower, WalkInClosets, BedroomOnMainLevel, EntranceFoyer, KitchenIsland, StainlessSteelAppliances, SolidSurfaceCounters

Appliances:  Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, RangeHood, Dryer, Washer

Lot Info

Acres:  0.25

Lot Description:  CornerLot, OutsideCityLimits, Rectangular, RectangularLot

Misc

Pets Allowed:  OwnerOnly, Yes

Offer Compensation

Other School Info

Property Info

County:  Horry

Stipulation of Sale:  None

Property Sub Type Additional:  Detached

Security Features:  GatedCommunity, SmokeDetectors

Disclosures:  CovenantsRestrictionsDisclosure,SellerDisclosure

Construction:  Resale

Room Info

Sold Info

Sqft Info

Total Sqft:  3400

Living Area Source:  PublicRecords

Sqft:  2890

Tax Info

Unit Info

Utilities / Hvac

Heating:  Electric, ForcedAir, Gas

Cooling:  CentralAir

Cooling:  Yes

Utilities Available:  ElectricityAvailable, NaturalGasAvailable, SewerAvailable, UndergroundUtilities, WaterAvailable

Heating:  Yes

Water Source:  Public

Waterfront / Water

Directions

Stay straight all the way to the stop sign, take a left corner home on your left. use google maps, or waze :)

Courtesy of Living South Realty 

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