Needing a home with a downstairs bed and bath? Something with tons of storage space? A loft, dual walk-in pantries, and a pond view?Couple that with an amenity rich, golf-cart friendly community with its own YMCA, hiking trails, kayak launch, dog park, numerous waters to fish, parks to play, swimming pool, picnic pavilion with gas grills, neighborhood tree house, coffee cottage, plus a historic farmhouse amenity center, and you've got yourself a beautiful life in the Lowcountry.Welcome to 131 Brant Drive. Boasting just under 2800 sq ft, 4 generously sized bedrooms, 3 baths, a loft and dual walk-in pantries, this home offers the incredible space - and storage- you've been searching for. ** The seller is even offering $10,000 in flex cash! Take it off the price or use it to pay your closing costs. ** The open floorplan allows for natural light to flow with ease. The living and dining area seamlessly blend together making it a great layout for entertaining or just the multi-tasking of daily life. The lower level of the home has gleaming LVP floors, crown molding, and a drop zone, while the kitchen boasts granite countertops, a stylish kitchen backsplash, expansive prep-space, a gas range, and refrigerator that will convey with the home. A glass backdoor invites you to the covered back patio and fenced backyard. Here, you can enjoy grilling or relax with a pond view sunset. The long rear load drive offers plenty of room for multiple vehicles but as an added bonus, this community is one of the few neighborhoods that allow overnight street parking. Beautiful wood stairs lead you up to yet another wow-worthy space. Upstairs, mimicking the openness of the lower level, offers a spacious loft. The loft centers the upstairs, offering space to play, windows that allow natural light to carry through, and serving as a privacy divider between the primary and guest bedrooms. Stepping into the owners suite feels like stepping into a retreat. An oversized space that can comfortably host a king size bed, multiple dressers and even a sitting area, it's the perfect space to retreat and rest. The owners bathroom and closet are equally impressive in size, as are the large soaking tub and shower. Off the loft rests the laundry room, and within the laundry is yet another large walk-in storage closet. If you've ever struggled with keeping your extra blankets and linens organized, this hidden closet is going to restore your sanity. Down the hall you'll find the 2 remaining guest bedrooms, generous in size and with their own walk-in closets. Even the upstairs guest bathroom continues with the theme of storage space offering a dual sink vanity cabinet and a linen closet within the bathroom PLUS a linen closet outside the bathroom. As an added bonus, this home comes with the kitchen refrigerator, washer & dryer, and blinds. The home also has gutters and is under a termite bond. Savings & peace of mind under one roof. While school zoning should always be verified & is subject to change, it should be noted that this home is currently zoned for Sand Hill Elementary; named a 2024 Blue Ribbon School. Sand Hill is one of only 4 South Carolina schools to receive this recognition, and one of only 365 schools nationally. The home is located about 12 minutes from Sand Hill Elementary and the highly desired Rollings Middle School of The Arts, and Pinewood Preparatory. In addition to this amazing home, there is something to be said about the community as well, because it truly is a unique and special place. Many residents jokingly say it's much like a Hallmark movie. One which they enjoy having a role in. Zoned for highly desired DD2 schools, the Ponds is a community full of amenities and activities for all ages. Full of forest like woods with miles of trails to hike, unwind, and reconnect. This is the type of community where neighbors extend a hand to help. Where those same neighbors become friends, and grow to feel like family. If you are looking for a place to put down roots and grow, this is it. The Ponds is best known for its preserved natural beauty. Hundred year Oak trees positioned in the center of the community near the farmhouse make for some unbelievably beautiful sunsets. If you are touring the home around that time, be sure to take a few minutes to find this spot. We guarantee that you won't leave without snapping a photo or two. These Oaks also set the stage for one of the most frequently used fields in the neighborhood. In the summer months, the HOA hosts food truck Fridays each month here and brings in live music. Neighbors walk or drive their golf carts to this field, throw a blanket down and enjoy spirits, food trucks, live music, and good company- together. Just beside this field sits the custom built tree house. A naturesque playground built to allow all ages to climb up and into the branches of one of the hundred year old Oak trees. The community also offers a large zero entry swimming pool, a beautiful outdoor shelter with a fire place, picnic tables and 2 large gas grills, a community fire pit, a kayak launch, numerous ponds for fishing, and an amphitheater which is often used for events such as the neighborhoods Fourth of July festival. Other fun community activities include (subject to change): - Numerous golf cart parades - Annual Halloween "witch walk" (in-neighborhood food & pub crawl) - Youth fishing tournament - Easter egg hunt - Bunco - Outdoor movie nights - Youth triathlon - Weekly Tuesday evening food and dessert trucks - Fall festival with costume contest - Oyster roast & Chili cook off - Summertime Luau with live music, dancing, and food trucks - Ugly Sweater Stroll - St. Patrick's Day parade and scavenger hunt - Holiday craft festival There are also several clubs within the community for residents to join (subject to change); a fishing club, book club, trail hiking club, gardening club, and a photography club to name a few. The Ponds also boasts a historical farmhouse which serves as their amenity center. The farmhouse dates back to the 1830's and is said to be the third home ever constructed in The Ponds. Its beauty can be enjoyed by all as it serves as the center of the development. Another scenic spot to enjoy breathtaking sunsets. It's a sought-after event space and has served as host to the Annual DD2 Foundation's evening fundraiser and has even hosted a few weddings. Just beside the farmhouse sits a small cottage that serves as the community coffee house. And adorable spot to stroll to each morning to enjoy the paper, read a book, or just catch up with neighbors over a cup of joe. It even offers free WiFi and is a great spot to use occasionally if you work remotely. In addition to the endless amenities available to community residents, The Ponds is also home to one of Summerville's YMCA centers. If you've ever dreamt of being able to roll out of bed and walk to the gym or to your little ones' sports games, here's your chance! The Ponds isn't just a place, it's a lifestyle and residents here truly treasure what it offers. We hope that you will take time to not only tour this incredible home but the community as well. Homes here move fast so we encourage you to book your showing soon.