Welcome to 1698 Banning Street, a picturesque 5 bedroom Lowcountry home located in the highly sought after Carolina Park, Mount Pleasant's most convenient and amenity-rich neighborhood.This luxurious home is located within walking or biking distance to two resort-style pools, playground, tennis and pickleball courts, green spaces, an open-air pavilion, dog park, top rated Mount Pleasant schools, and miles of walking trails. The nearby Bend shopping development, easily accessed by a quick golf cart or bike ride, includes restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, a wine bar, hair and nail salon, yoga and dance studios, among other local businesses. A fantastic regional library, hospital, fire station, pharmacies, and Costco are also minutes away.
The standout features of this home is the professional landscaping and its welcoming front porch, which adds to the charming exterior. The private rear screened porch leads to the backyard and patio entertaining space perfect for al fresco dining to include a gas fire pit and hot tub. The backyard is private and there is extra parking with the alley behind as well as street parking.
This designer home boasts five bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, with the primary suite on the second floor and guest suite downstairs. There are two separate rooms for a home office, one upstairs and one downstairs. You will be captured by the open and bright floor-plan and stylish features upon entering. The floor-plan, the Wando, is the most open and versatile to add function to a family on the go. Custom upgrades have been added to include lighting and cabinetry hardware throughout, plantation shutters, board and batten, wallpaper, and ship lap.
As you enter the foyer, there is an office on the left to include french doors. On the right, there is a flex room which is used for a sitting room or can be used as a separate dining room. A guest room is downstairs to include an en-suite full bathroom. There is a drop zone in the foyer and a large closet under the stairs. This floor-plan offers the most storage of any other floor-plans in the neighborhood.
The heart of the home is the gourmet kitchen and dining combo and the open-concept living space. The kitchen is upgraded with quartz countertops to include an expansive eat-in kitchen island, built in microwave, gas range, and double oven. There is an impressive butlers pantry, walk-in pantry to include custom shelving and storage, and a powder room off of the kitchen.
Upstairs, you will find the bright, spacious primary suite that includes a separate room that can serve as a sitting area or additional office space upstairs. There is an en-suite bath that includes a large shower, dual vanities, and an attached walk-in closet.
There are three secondary bedrooms upstairs, one that is large enough to use as a playroom or flex space. The other two secondary bedrooms have walk-in closets with upgraded closet systems and share a jack and jill bathroom.
Don't miss the opportunity to experience life in Carolina Park, a family-friendly desirable neighborhood that is just minutes from downtown Charleston, Isle of Palms, and Sullivans Island. Food trucks, family events such as Santa and Easter Egg hunting are just some of the perks of Carolina Park!
Living in Mount Pleasant provides an excellent quality of life to include top rated schools, a range of dining and shopping options, and numerous outdoor activities, such as boating, fishing, and golf. The area combines a small-town feel with the conveniences of a larger city, making it a popular choice for families and professionals alike.
