Nestled on a quiet cul de sac, this 3500+ square foot custom home in the Glade, overlooks a freshwater pond and faces over 70 acres of state-owned farmland. With proximity to Junction Breakwater Trail, a Glade community Nature Trail with a gazebo, a walking 1 mile loop around the neighborhood, plus community gym, pool and tennis courts, this house offers great fitness choices. Built by distinguished local builder, Don Lockwood, this special home reflects a high level of imagination and attention to detail.
Featuring five bedrooms and four baths, this home offers plenty of room to entertain with a large sunroom decorated with sliding windows that has views of the water. Entertain your guests on the wrap around deck that adorns the back of the house. The kitchen, which was designed by a former professional chef, features Lexington Hickory Cabinets and 25 feet of granite (blue pearl) and Corian prep area. The large open spaced kitchen faces a raised hearth 18-foot stone wood burning fireplace in the family room, which enjoys a sweeping view of the pond through twelve large windows. Located on the main floor, the master bedroom features a built-in recessed Niche for a 32 TV and a raised built-in Gas fireplace. The master bath features a whirlpool tub, oversized glassed in natural stone shower with twin shower heads, twin Kohler Memoir basins, surrounded by granite on a hickory cabinet base. On the main floor, an office (or bedroom) affords a beautiful view of farmland.
The flooring on the main level of the home features Bruce Oak Cambridge Plank for the bedrooms and living room with the Kitchen and family adorned in French Quarter Cobblestone ceramic tile. There is a large 45 x 16 attic (bonus room). All windows throughout this lovely home are custom made Marvin Clad Ultimate Double Hung which features low E II argon gas insulation and UV light filtration to reduce energy use and protect from harmful effects of fading. A four-ton high efficiency Trane HVAC system, featuring UV lighting system, was installed in 2019. A three-ton Rheem system was installed in 2018 for the second floor. This home features extensive landscaping with an array of beautiful trees and landscape lighting. The built-in irrigation system uses well water and is controlled by the rainbird system and features a brand-new pump motor. The home also features an oversized two car garage. The Glade offers a pool, gym, tennis courts and a clubhouse. 12 Southwood Shores Drive is a tranquil oasis that awaits a new owner.