Contemporary new construction! Existing carriage house ready to move in while main home is constructed. Choose the finishes and details that match your lifestyle. Steps from the Municipal golf course on James Island. Deep lot complete with grand oak and fruit bearing figs. Elevated carriage house was to be the first phase of a contemporary home situated behind oak tree (see attached drawings). Live in this unique, upscale loft space as you build your dream home on the rest of the lot. The contemporary styling and energy efficient design will be a showcase for any forward thinking environmentally conscious buyer. The energy efficient carriage house has cement and cedar exterior siding for very low maintenance, and is heavily insulated to minimize utility costs. The living space offers soaring 12 foot ceilings, radiant heating & cooling floors in main area, bamboo floors in guest room and recessed LED lighting. Kitchen boasts in island Viking stove, paper stone countertops, Stainless steel cabinets with hydraulic drawers and wine cooler. Floor to ceiling partition on tracks allow for bedroom privacy, or wide open entertaining space. Murphy bed hides away for even more floor space. All windows and light fixtures are reclaimed. Bathroom features dual flush toilet and exposed artisanal copper pipes in shower. Take the spiral staircase up to the green roof! Herbs and succulents are growing for your enjoyment. Roof is a Hydrostop Membrane Roof with a 10 year warranty with a GRO Green Roof. Beautiful expansive views of the golf course, pond and marsh. Access screened porch through French doors in living area and also from bedroom space. Selling property fully furnished with a few personal item exceptions. Rainwater capture system available in back but not hooked up. Outdoor shower. Large garage space underneath divided into three sections. Currently used as garden equipment storage, laundry facility, additional storage and workshop, but can easily fit 2+ cars. Heating and cooling with a Mitsubishi High Efficiency Split Unit. Plumbing and electric system is set up to easily add other energy efficient systems in the future. Elevated bungalow built by owner/builder Ben Hilke of green design-build firm, Hilke Development and cofounder of One Zone Energy Monitoring Solutions. Ben was featured in Charleston Magazine last year and this home was built as his family's personal residence. House designed by Woollen Studio out of Seattle using modern building and energy efficient techniques. Studio construction is SIP (Structural Insulated Panels)- panels are sourced from Global Building Solutions. All 1st floor panels are the treated version thus completely protected from any termite or moisture damage. Siding was placed with a 1" vapor barrier to further protect against moisture and any external heat gain. All structural engineering and design was completed by Empire Engineering.