229 Governor Glen Dr Sunset, SC 29685

Resplendently situated on quiet point lot in the desirable Settlement side of The Reserve at Lake Keowee, this attractive 4 bedroom 5 bathroom home extends a warm invitation, with its stone and timber beam-enhanced exterior, breathtaking views overlooking sapphire cove waters, and purple mountain backdrop. Its clean lines lend it a contemporary flavor, while the sun-imbued interior radiates warmth and comfort. The great room, EZE Breeze sunroom, kitchen and master bedroom on the main level capitalize on unobstructed lake views, framed by mature mixed woodland. Boulder retaining walls, a gas fire-pit, courtyard and water feature enhance the outdoor experience, while the protected covered dock is accessed by a meandering concrete cart path, and is refreshingly private. Within, the open living and kitchen spaces establish a roominess that’s perfect for entertaining, underpinned by the warmth of hardwood flooring. The sleek kitchen layout is tuned to perfection, with its two-tone granite countertops, steam oven, gas range, refrigerator/ freezer drawer sets, and farmhouse sink. Beyond a barn door lies the functional pantry, with its expansive butcher-block countertop and hand sink providing the perfect staging location for food preparation on a grand scale. An oversized laundry room and office workspace provides further storage and counter space, while doubling as a cloak room.
The living room with its gas-log fireplace and art niches overlooks the cove through a spacious, EZE Breeze sunroom.
A perfectly-proportioned master bedroom with private balcony access is centered between double bath and walk-in closet spaces. One side of the bathroom is equipped with a heated floor, Euro towel heater, Toto bidet, pebbled textural accents, and an air-jetted tub. Both master showers and garage man-door offer zero entry, for ease of access. A second bedroom on the main level is currently being used as a sunny sitting room. It has two closets, although one is cleverly designed as a forward bookshelf at the present time. Presciently, the owners have added a header in the wall beyond which lies the full bath, so that an en suite bathroom conversion is an easy option.
High ceilings at the lower level ensure a bright and inviting aspect, with beautiful views of the lake available from every room. There is a wet bar with refrigerator and freezer drawers built into the cabinets. Under-stair storage is hidden by a shelf. This level offers two en suite bedrooms, for the privacy and convenience of family and guests. Storage spaces are ample throughout. A lake and sports room offers numerous options, with its double-wide doors and a dedicated electrical outlet making it suitable for golf cart parking. The double utility sink, washer and dryer hook up, and generous space lend themselves to a workshop, home gym, or craft room.
This home is filled to the brim with surprising added features and numerous conveniences for easeful living These include: a lifetime DaVinci shingle roof, on-demand hot water, whole house water filtration, the largest available residential propane tank (500 gallons, buried), and an oversized 2 1⁄2 car garage with two outward facing garage doors and a third, granting access to the cart path and lake. The grounds offer a beach area, and shoreline with partial designation as an Impact Minimization Zone, ensuring abundant fishing. Dock features include water and electricity, a built-In lake level bench, storage trunk, two Jet Ski Ports/Lifts, and two “Sto-n-Go” kayak racks. Community amenities include an allotment gardens, pickleball courts, a dog park, athletic field, pavilion, and amphitheater.
The Reserve at Lake Keowee is home to a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course. There is also a robust tennis program and new pickle ball courts under construction near the state of the art fitness center. $60,000 Premier membership required and due at closing.