Carefully crafted in color, contrast, and rich textures, this modern Italian farmhouse inspired home makes the most of its nearly half-acre site with a three-bedroom main house, guest cottage, detached garage with full guest suite, a floating dock equipped with electricity and water, and exceptional outdoor living. The property is situated along the Inland Waterway making it easy to enjoy the screened porches, outdoor kitchen, and pool, with peaceful water views, and its central Moreland Forest location provides quick access to the amenities of Moreland Village and easy entrée to Crossroads Golf Course.

Multiple gables and dormers pair up with an eye-catching mix of brick, board and batten, and shake detailing to lend this home instant curb appeal. Indoors, contrasting colors and textures and upscale custom detailing create a modern, inviting home. Custom trim work throughout and distressed Italian porcelain tile add an element of sophistication to the entry foyer and formal dining room, and a study dressed in board and batten opens onto the wraparound porch. In the living room, a double-height ceiling punctuated by second story windows adds both volume and height. Wall-to-wall sliding glass doors with motorized shades are topped by transoms that add natural light and seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor living for year-round enjoyment.

Topped by a stained cypress wood ceiling, the chef’s kitchen is anchored by a modern black agatha granite island with counter seating and eight of the home’s twelve oversized drawers. The island’s bold darker hues provide a stark contrast to the surrounding white, slim shaker-style cabinetry and 3D picket-tile backsplash. A pair of 36” paneled refrigerators symmetrically bookend the back wall, which houses a trio of windows that brighten the room. A walk-in pantry adds storage capacity, the butler’s pantry includes a coffee bar with refrigerated drawers, the adjacent back kitchen houses a warming drawer and microwave.

The main-floor primary suite features his and hers closets and direct access to the covered porch and pool deck. A barn door opens to the primary bath which has a soaking tub, dual vanities, and large, walk-in shower. The second floor is home to two ensuite guest rooms and an office accented by a brick wall, vaulted shiplap ceilings, and custom bookshelves. A separate one-bedroom, one-bath, 405-square foot guest cottage provides privacy for guests, and a 530-square-foot full guest suite above the garage adds another bedroom and bath.

Outdoor living abounds on this property with multiple areas to retreat and gather. The heated and cooled pool remains a comfortable 85-degrees year-round and has a half bath nearby, and two screened porches – one for lounging and one for dining – are equipped with heaters and open to an outdoor grill kitchen for effortless entertaining. A fire pit area provides a fun spot for nighttime hangouts.

The heated and cooled detached garage has epoxied floors and offers parking for two cars plus a golf cart. This fully insulated space also houses a dog bath and secondary laundry for guests and connects to the main house via breezeway.

One of Palmetto Bluff's newest collection of homesites, Moreland Forest features expansive homesites located along the Inland Waterway, freshwater lakes, and parks. Strategically designed with wetlands and wildlife in mind, the community is thoughtfully connected to first-class amenities via a network of trail systems. With preserved vistas, parkland green spaces, and proximity to amenities, Moreland Forest has endless appeal for residents of all ages.