One-of a kind Custom Designed & Built home in sought after Middleton Plantation! This wonderful retreat is truly a gem & is nestled on a beautifully wooded 1.09 acre lot offering captivating views of the salt marsh & tidal creeks! It is situated on choice, well elevated land that is NOT in the flood zone which allows for raised slab construction with easy access and no steps to climb! The architectural style is full of personality & is a contemporary interpretation of the 'Dogtrot' design that features a breezeway between the adjacent living or working areas. The main part of the house consists of an open floorplan with large Living/Dining/Kitchen combination facing the marsh & creeks! It is surrounded by windows enhancing the natural light. There are high-end Anderson French & sliding..doors on the front & side which allows for nice flow-through breezes! The Master Suite consists of a spacious Bedroom facing the marsh with sliding glass doors to open & enjoy the outdoors & take in the sights & sounds of nature! There is a huge walk-in closet and the private bath has a walk-in tile shower and a cast iron clawfoot soaking tub for your relaxation! The second Guest Bedroom is also large with room for multiple beds and features a connecting bath with walk-in tile shower. The Great room opens out to a covered porch so you can sit & unwind and enjoy the ever changing tidal marsh vista! There is also a full length deck which is a great place to grill out with family & friends & enjoy a casual meal! The craftsmanship in this fine home is impeccable... it features a 5V Galvalume metal roof, half-round galvanized gutters, cement plank exterior siding, hand-milled native pine shiplap walls throughout, handmade wood doors & latches, custom transom, antique pocket doors, built-in desk with cherry wood top, soft close kitchen cabinets, maple counter tops with a ""live edge"" & custom-built wired island with maple wood & marble top! Quality appliances including a 5-burner gas cook top with overhead stainless Miele exhaust & marble backsplash, stainless side by side refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher and electric wall oven. There's plenty of room to cook with your guests! A large walk-in pantry is right off the kitchen with lots of shelves for storage and it also features the laundry area with a full-size washer & dryer. For your convenience, you'll also enjoy the Rinnai tankless water heater for on demand hot water! On the other side of the connecting breezeway is a large 704 square foot annex that is currently being used as an art studio and extra sleeping quarters. A new ducted heating & air system was just added in 2021 as was a new set of Anderson French doors. This finished space with tall ceilings & white shiplap walls was pre-plumbed & wired to allow for the addition of a full bathroom, extra living or home office space or extra bedrooms.... there are so many options! There's also an attached storage shed for your yard tools, fishing & crabbing equipment & other recreational gear! This energy efficient home was built with extra-thick concrete floors, 6"" thick walls fully insulated & soundproofed, spray foam insulation in the attic & roof and thermal windows & doors... the power bills are very low! Situated in a picturesque Lowcountry setting, it offers peaceful unobstructed views of the marsh & water and beautiful sunsets! There are numerous songbirds & shorebirds... you may even witness a rarely seen bald eagle if you're lucky! The lot is nicely wooded with oaks, magnolias & flowering azaleas... the entryway plaza is constructed of Charleston Brick & Tabby & there's a terraced area in the backyard that is a great spot for a garden! There's also an outdoor shower built from Eastern white cedar to use after a fun day on the water! Middleton is one of the most desirable neighborhoods on Edisto with spacious homesites, nice homes & miles of quiet paved roads to walk or ride bicycles. The homeowners fees are optional but are very affordable at $240 annually and give access to the community dock & boat ramp! You can spend countless hours exploring the surrounding waterways from your kayak or creek boat! The fishing, shrimping & crabbing are excellent! All of this and you're only 8 1/2 miles from Edisto Beach! Being sold unfurnished but includes all appliances. Some furnishings may be negotiable. Schedule an appointment today to come take a look... this is a rare opportunity & won't last long!