MLS# 24028790: 183 Lotz Drive Summerville, SC 29483

Lowcountry living in this charming double porch home nestled in The Ponds community. It is situated on a corner lot allowing for a bit of breathing room and privacy. The home offers a blend of elegance and functionality with 9-foot ceilings on the main floor, and durable LVP flooring with NEW carpet upstairs. Light and bright kitchen offers white cabinets, a navy blue island, new quartz countertops, a large single basin sink, brushed brass hardware, a gooseneck brushed brass kitchen faucet, a vertical tile backsplash, and Frigidaire Gallery appliances, including an induction cooktop. Updated light fixtures in the kitchen and dining room add a modern touch.The family room is a cozy retreat with a shiplap accent wall and a mantle, accompanied by a linear gas fireplace.It boasts a fresh design that also gives a sense of warmth and charm. The breakfast nook and dining room feature accent wallpaper walls, adding a touch of personality to the space, it is peel and stick though for easy removal if unwanted. The main floor extends to an outdoor oasis with a custom paver patio, a custom outdoor fireplace, and fresh sod in the fenced-in backyard.Upstairs, the primary suite will accommodate larger sized furnishings to include a king bed if preferred and has private access to the second floor balcony overlooking the serene woodland across the street. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening tea from this top balcony. The first secondary bedroom currently used as an office includes a built-in Murphy bed and updated paint colors. Additionally there is another large secondary bedroom overlooking the private rear yard with no neighbors behind you. The upstairs hall bathroom features ample counter space and cabinet storage. This home is zoned for Sand Hill Elementary; named a 2024 Blue Ribbon School. Sand Hill is one of only 4 South Carolina schools to receive this recognition, and one of only 365 schools nationally. The home is located about 3.5 miles to Sand Hill Elementary and the highly desired Dorchester District 2 Rollings Middle School of The Arts.The Ponds is a lifestyle community that adds value to homeowners of all ages. Full of lush woodlands with miles of trails to hike, unwind, and reconnect with the outdoors. The Ponds is best known for its preserved natural beauty. Hundred year Oak trees positioned in the center of the community, make a true ""Lowcountry"" backdrop. These Oaks also set the stage for one of the most frequently used fields in the neighborhood. In the summer months, the HOA hosts food truck Fridays each month here and brings in live music.Neighbors can walk or drive their golf carts to this field, have an outdoor picnic, enjoy food trucks and community events together.The community also offers a large zero entry swimming pool with restrooms and changing area, 2 dog parks, and a beautiful outdoor shelter with a fireplace, picnic tables and 2 large gas grills, a community fire pit, a kayak launch, numerous ponds for fishing,multiple playgrounds, an amphitheater, and access to Schultz Lake which connects to the Ashely River. Resident kayaking and fishing are permitted here as well. There are also several clubs within the community for residents to join (subject to change); a fishing club, a book club, and a photography club to name a few. There is a 1830's historic farmhouse that serves as the community event center adding authentic charm to the community. In addition to the endless amenities available to residents, The Ponds is also home to one of Summerville's YMCA facilities and houses a county Fire Station.