1617 Hook Rd Donalds, SC 29638

This property is a grand, pastorally sited 651 acres of active farm and hunting preserve. The home is a great symmetrical floor plan incorporating outdoor spaces, elegant material selections and detailing both internally and externally. Well-known architect, Don Chapman of Chapman Design Group, won house of the year for upstate SC in 2002, designed the 6,000sf main house. Its unpretentious front elevation fits comfortably in style and scale with its rural surroundings.

The design of the home unfolds to reveal two large wings set at 45-degree angles embracing private interior and exterior spaces of self-assured elegance.

A porte-cochere opens into a marble entry flanked on one side by a wood paneled library and on the other by a formal dining with walls of a hand painted mural by a local artist, gracefully lighted by Swarovski chandeliers. The living room features a 19-foot coffered ceiling with cove lighting and a bank of clerestory windows.

One angled wing comprises the gourmet kitchen with a Viking range and Subzero refrigeration and freezer columns, a butler's pantry, breakfast and sunroom with remote controlled Hunter Douglas blinds.

The opposite wing is the master suite, with a private morning area, his and her baths with walk in closets, custom cabinetry and heated marble floors. Her bath includes a whirlpool tub and walk in steam shower. In a secluded area of this wing you will also find the 2 guest suites, each with it's own full bath.

All of the rear facing rooms of the main house enjoys views of the heated pool, hot tub and 1200 sf pool house. The pool house has a large living area overlooking the orchard as well as, an office, full bath and full kitchen.

A part of the original plan for the property is a five bay barn with a workshop and hay storage and heavy equipment storage. On one end of the barn you will find an immaculately appointed heated and air-conditioned gym with a full bath.

This property also includes an award winning 2 bedroom guesthouse with 6 bay classic car garage and and a fabulous underground wine cellar, built in 2008. Also included is a four-bedroom brick house suitable for employee quarters or rental.

The property has over 2.5 miles of road frontage, 1.3 miles of creek frontage, and two ponds, totaling more than 650 acres. This property consists of over 200 acres of fenced pasture, 150 acres of mature pines, and 14 acres of lawns and gardens, with the remainder of the acreage in woodland, which provides an excellent environment for hunting, hiking, trail riding or simply enjoying the natural peace and beauty of the outdoors. This is a wonderful opportunity for a family, a hunting lodge, bed and breakfast - so many possibilities are there.